Offload system, method, and computer program product for processing network communications associated with a plurality of ports
US8059680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An offload system, method, and computer program product are provided for handling transport layer processing of a connection between a local host and a remote host via at least one network. A network interface associated with the local host is utilized for such purpose. A plurality of ports allow communication between the local host and the at least one network. The communications corresponding with the connection are monitored and the connection is associated with at least one port. At least one of the ports receiving the communications corresponding with the connection are identified.
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