A packet control means for checking packets according to a plurality of rules, in which each packet is associated with a control value; the packet control means comprising index means for generating an index value from the control value associated with a packet and means for using the index value to access a rule for checking the packet from the plurality of rules. The control value is set by the packet control means. Advantageously, the packet checking always requires a single access to the plurality of rules, allowing for faster operation.
申请公布号
WO02056562(A9)
申请公布日期
2003.11.13
申请号
WO2002GB00040
申请日期
2002.01.07
申请人
MARCONI UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LTD;LUMB, ANTHONY, PETER;ST. PIER, KEITH;WEEKS, ROBERT, ANTHONY
发明人
LUMB, ANTHONY, PETER;ST. PIER, KEITH;WEEKS, ROBERT, ANTHONY