Systems and methods for traffic aggregation on multiple WAN backhauls and multiple distinct LAN networks

US9819595B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• John M. Cioffi · Atherton, US
• Ardavan Maleki Tehrani · Menlo Park, US
• Wonjong Rhee · Seoul, KR
• Ramya Bhagavatula · Mountain View, US
• Peter Chow · Los Altos, US
• Kenneth J. Kerpez · Long Valley, US
• Stefano Galli · New York, US
• Marc Goldburg · Redwood City, US
• Sungho Yun · San Jose, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 5, 2011
• Grant date: Nov 14, 2017
• Expiry date: Dec 5, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02D30/50
• WIPO field: Digital communication
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided methods, systems, mechanisms, techniques, and apparatuses for traffic aggregation on multiple WAN backhauls and multiple distinct LAN networks; for traffic load balancing on multiple WAN backhauls and multiple distinct LAN networks; and for performing self-healing operations utilizing multiple WAN backhauls serving multiple distinct LAN networks. For example, in one embodiment, a first Local Area Network (LAN) access device is to establish a first LAN; a second LAN access device is to establish a second LAN; a first Wide Area Network (WAN) backhaul connection is to provide the first LAN access device with WAN connectivity; a second WAN backhaul connection is to provide the second LAN access device with WAN connectivity; and a traffic aggregation unit is to form a logically bonded WAN interface over the first WAN backhaul and the second WAN backhaul. In some embodiments an optional traffic de-aggregation unit may be used.