SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR IP FLOW ROUTING

摘要

A router system, method and computer program product are provided. In use, it is determined whether a flow associated with a received packet is new. If it is determined that the flow associated with the packet is new, at least a portion of the packet is routed utilizing a first module. If, on the other hand, it is determined that the flow associated with the packet is not new, at least a portion of the packet is routed or switched utilizing a second module that costs at least 10 times less than the first module.