SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND CONTROLLING LOOPBACK POINTS IN A NETWORK ENVIRONMENT

摘要

A method is provided in one example and includes establishing a path for a media session between a first network element and a second network element. A third network element is detected along the path. A response is received from the third network element indicating that it is capable of performing a loopback activity that involves the first network element. A test packet is communicated from the first network element to the third network element in order to evaluate characteristics associated with the media session. In more specific implementations, the response includes an indication as to a proximity of the third network element in relation to the first network element. The first network element can receive additional responses from a plurality of network elements such that the first network element generates a list of available network elements for performing loopback activities.