SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMBINING AND EXTENDING ROUTING PROTOCOLS

摘要

Packet formats for routing protocols which combine link state and path vector routing techniques are described. Such protocols are referred to as Link State Vector (LSPV) protocols. Embodiments of the invention include extensions to protocols such as the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Intermediate Standard to Intermediate Standard (IS-IS). Embodiments also include packet formats for LSPV protocols which align the bytes of the one or more LSPV protocols with bytes in formats for protocols in the prior art.