Pseudowire (PW) switching type-length-value (TLV)
US8838829B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/26
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing information in a network by way of a Pseudowire switching TLV is presented. A second device in the network receives a first message having information relating to a first device in the network. The second device appends information relating to the second device (by way of a Pseudowire switching TLV) to the first message, resulting in a second message. The second message is then forwarded to a third device in the network.
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