Tunnel configuration associated with packet checking in a network
US8130756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network, network devices, and methods are described for packet processing. A method includes using logic on a first network device to select a checking functionality based on a number of criteria. The method uses logic on the first network device to select the checking functionality from a list of checking functionalities. The checking functionality is selected for processing packets identified by the first network device. The method also includes using logic on the first network device to configure a tunnel initiation to tunnel packets to a second network device that is associated with the selected checking functionality. The second network device has a destination address different from an original destination address of identified packets.
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