Multiple virtual router

摘要: A multiple virtual router is a subsystem that allows network layer protocols (i.e. IP, IPX and Bridging protocols) to co-exist on the same physical port 14. It provides common set of interfaces between Media Layer protocol processes. events or changes in (i.e. deletion, media deregistration, registration, state change, mtu change, connectionless routing metric etc.) may be broadcast each protocol giving them an accurate view system. disclosed which includes housing routing modules distributed therein. separate table associated with each within routing module. The also management module for configuring the routing modules. Communications modules occurs out band from user traffic. Further, have ports of which logically coupleable different