发明名称 |
Network router that routes internetwork packets between distinct networks coupled to the same physical interface using the physical interface |
摘要 |
A network router that routes internetwork packets between distinct networks coupled to the same physical interface. The router comprises a port for coupling to a multiplexing fabric that carries internetwork traffic for a plurality of distinct networks and a routing engine that routes internetwork traffic between the plurality of networks using the port. According to various embodiments, the multiplexing fabric may be a switched fabric or a shared media fabric. The multiplexing fabric may also be used to connect networks that operate according to different protocols to the same port.
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申请公布号 |
US5930257(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1999.07.27 |
申请号 |
US19960591891 |
申请日期 |
1996.01.25 |
申请人 |
BAYNETWORKS, INC. |
发明人 |
SMITH, ANDREW;WALDFOGEL, ASHER;WILLIS, STEVEN R. |
分类号 |
H04L12/56;(IPC1-7):H04L12/66 |
主分类号 |
H04L12/56 |
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