Method and apparatus for relaying packets
US8611354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2589
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for relaying packets between a first host and a second host and methods for sending packets between a first and second host are provided. The apparatus includes a memory for registering for the first host the following information: a relayed address of the first host, an address of the second host, and an outbound higher layer identifier and/or an inbound higher layer identifier. The apparatus further includes an outbound packet inspector for inspecting packets received from the first host and addressed to an address of the apparatus to determine whether they contain a registered outbound higher layer identifier and, if so, for forwarding the packets to the address of the second host and/or an inbound packet inspector for inspecting packets received from the second host and addressed to the relayed address to determine whether they contain a registered inbound higher layer identifier and, if so, for forwarding the packets to the address of the first host.
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