Device and method for indicating an initial router of a path in a packet switching network

摘要

A router includes a transceiver operable to transmit and receive packets when operably connected to a communication network, and a processor cooperatively operable with the transceiver. The processor is associated with a unique network routable value and/or a physical address. The processor is configured to facilitate receiving a packet in accordance with the transceiver. The processor checks the packet for an indication to determine if the unique network routable address value and/or the physical address are to be inserted in a router location information field in the packet. If the packet has the indication, the processor inserts router location information indicative of the unique network routable address value and/or the physical address in the packet. The processor transmits the packet in accordance with the transceiver.