Efficient multicast packet handling in a layer 2 network

Details Efficient multicast packet handling in a layer 2 network Efficient multicast packet handling in a layer 2 network

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Pwu, Jeffrey (Department: 2478)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data routing

C709S242000, C709S239000

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07899928

ABSTRACT:
Efficient multicasting within a layer 2 network is provided. Participation by a layer 3 router is not required. The spanning tree created by common layer 2 networking protocols is exploited for multicast signaling and traffic handling.

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