Converting between tunneling protocols
US8798060B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/659
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An example network device includes one or more network interface cards and a control unit. The network interface cards are configured to send and receive messages with a first network operating in accordance with a first network-layer protocol and a second network operating in accordance with a second network-layer protocol and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive a message via the one or more network interface cards, transform the message from conforming to a first transitioning protocol to conforming to a second transitioning protocol, and forward the message via the second network.
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