Ethernet layer 2 protocol packet switching

Details Ethernet layer 2 protocol packet switching Ethernet layer 2 protocol packet switching

2006-10-19

2011-12-27

Shah, Chirag G (Department: 2477)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08085790

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, an apparatus includes an access node, and the access node includes ports. The access node is operable to perform downlink switching based upon a unique Provider Virtual Local Area Network tag (S-TAG) and a unique IEEE 802.1Q tag header (C-TAG) that is assigned to each port.

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