Method for transferring MPOA packet

摘要

A method for transferring a packet that is capable of permitting address resolution based on layer 3 packet filter information and that is further capable of preventing establishing an undesirable short cut path is provided. In a network, a server that receives an address resolution request packet from a client determines if the address resolution request packet should be forwarded to another server or another client based on a layer 3 packet filter information.