Special format computer network address for use with a computer network

摘要

A computer network address for use in connection with a computer network is disclosed. The computer network address comprises an application name field, a private network address to identify a destination node within a remote network for which the application identified by the application name field is to be executed, a delimiter symbol, and a unique internet protocol address of a remotely located gateway. The remotely located gateway receives a routed data item before the routed data item is forwarded to the destination node within the remote network. The delimiter symbol is to separate the private network address from the unique internet protocol address of the remotely located gateway.