Packet processing with re-insertion into network interface circuitry
US7620070B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/9026
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for packet processing by re-insertion into network interface circuitry. A method for handling a burst of packets sent to network interface circuitry includes checking for a connection table entry for received packets, and responsive to non-existence of the connection table entry for the received packets, sending the packets to network interface software for processing. The network interface software processing includes: building the connection table entry; processing the packets; and sending the packets as processed to the network interface circuitry. Additionally, a method for re-inserting a packet responsive to an active audit mode is described.
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