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LDP IGP synchronization for broadcast networks

US8681823B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2012
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/507
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network element that has a broadcast interface to a broadcast network becoming operational determines whether at least one alternate path exists to the broadcast network. The broadcast interface is to carry traffic on a label switched path. If an alternate path exists, the broadcast interface will not be advertised to the broadcast network until label distribution protocol (LDP) is operational with all neighbors on the broadcast interface.

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