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Network protocol processing for filtering packets

US7913294B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2003
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L61/2514
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for network protocol filtering of a packet is described. An index to a table is obtained and stored to travel with the packet. The index is obtainable to access the table to obtain packet information. In particular, a method for inbound network address translation packet filtering and a method for outbound packet filtering are described.

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