Layer two MAC flushing/re-routing

Details Layer two MAC flushing/re-routing Layer two MAC flushing/re-routing

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Shah, Chirag G (Department: 2477)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Reexamination Certificate

active

07876710

ABSTRACT:
A method may include receiving a packet including a destination address, identifying a destination address entry based on the destination address, the destination address entry including an address identifier, comparing the address identifier to an event identifier, determining whether an event occurred based on the comparison, and forwarding the packet on an alternate path if it is determined that the event occurred.

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European Search Report corresponding to EP Application No. 09251904.0-2416, Nov. 30, 2009, 8 pages.

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