SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATION BASED ADDRESS ASSIGNMENT IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF TRAFFIC IN A VIRTUAL GATEWAY

摘要

A method for location based address assignment for the distribution of traffic is provided that includes receiving a request for service from a host. A location of the host within a network environment is identified. A selected one of a plurality of gateway devices is assigned to service the host based on the location of the host within the network environment and the location of the selected one of the gateway devices within the network environment. A forwarding address associated with the selected one of the gateway devices is transmitted to the host for subsequent use by the host in forwarding network traffic.