Network device and method for processing traffic using multi-network interface card
US9319322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/32
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for processing traffic using a multi-network interface card and a network device employing the method are provided. The network device includes a first network card configured to classify and filter traffic, a second network card configured to inspect and process the traffic classified by the first network card, a processor configured to manage the first and second network cards and apply network policies to the first and second network cards, respectively, and a memory configured to store the network policies.
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