Forwarding of internetwork packets to a destination network via a selected one of a plurality of paths

作者: Igor Lasic , James W. Dunne

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关键词: Network packetPath (computing)SubnetworkSource addressDistributed computingPacket switchComputer networkPacket forwardingEnd-to-end delayComputer science

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