Method and apparatus for connecting an IP-based client to a server through an OSI network

摘要

IP packets are conveyed through an OSI network by encapsulating the IP packets in OSI packets. When an IP session is started, an OSI destination address is discovered by broadcasting the encapsulated IP packet to every OSI network element that supports a TCP/IP gateway. Tables are maintained to track IP session data for routing subsequent packets associated with an IP session.