METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REROUTING A TELECONFERENCE CALL SETUP MESSAGE IN A PACKET NETWORK

摘要

A method and apparatus for redirecting at least one call to avoid at least o ne congested link of a switch in a packet network is described. In one embodiment, the at least one call setup message is intended to be routed via a first link to the switch in communication,with a conferencing component. However, a call blocking condition at the first link is detected. In response, the at least one call setup message is redirected via a second link to said switch to participate in sai d conferencing component.