Forwarding of internetwork packets to a destination network via

Details Forwarding of internetwork packets to a destination network via Forwarding of internetwork packets to a destination network via

1996-02-15

1998-12-01

Reinhart, Mark H.

Multiplex communications

Wide area network

Packet switching

39520068, 370400, G06F 1338, G06F 1517

Patent

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058450912

ABSTRACT:
A method for filtering an internetwork packet wherein multiple paths to a destination network are provided. The method comprises the step of providing a forwarding list that comprises a plurality of entries selected by a user. The forwarding list indicates a plurality of possible paths to a selected destination. One of the entries is selected by the user as a primary entry that indicates a default path. When an internetwork packet is destined for the destination network is received, the packet is forwarded to the destination network via the default path if the primary entry indicates a valid path. Otherwise, the packet is forwarded to the destination network via another path as indicated by another entry. According to an alternative embodiment, a different forwarding list is provided for each subnetwork of a source network, and the forwarding list is selected based on the source address of the packet.

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