CONTROLLING ROUTING DURING SCHEDULED NODE DOWNTIME

摘要

In one embodiment, a first node in a shared-media communication network may receive a message indicated a scheduled downtime of a second node located between the first node and a destination. The first node may determine whether to perform a search for an alternate route toward the destination. In response to determining to perform the search, the first node may perform the search for an alternate route toward the destination for use at least during the scheduled downtime.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, at a first node in a shared-media communication network, a message indicating a scheduled downtime of a second node located between the first node and a destination; determining, by the first node, whether to perform a search for an alternate route toward the destination; and in response to determining to perform the search, searching for an alternate route toward the destination for use at least during the scheduled downtime.