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Load balancing traffic in a MPLS network

US9185041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2013
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for managing traffic in a network. Label switch paths are identified. Each label switch path begins at a first provider edge and ends at a second provider edge. For each label switch path, logical paths are identified. Most recent data received from the first provider edge is transmitted to the second provider edge via a selected logical path.

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