Method and apparatus for remotely monitoring network traffic through a generic network
US7899048B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for remotely monitoring network traffic through a generic network. A first data packet, which indicates a first destination network element, is received. A second data packet, which contains at least a part of the first data packet, is generated. The second data packet indicates a second destination network element that is configured to monitor network traffic. The second destination network element differs from the first destination network element.
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