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Access node device for forwarding data packets

  • US 10,187,296 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2016
  • Issued: 01/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An access node device arranged for receiving and forwarding data packets in a communication network, comprising at least one processor arranged to:

  • receive data packets from a user node; and

    forward the data packets in a stateless mode over a first path to a destination gateway node, the first path being a default path, orforward the data packets in a stateful mode over a second path to a destination node, the second path being determined by at least one of user or session specific information for said user node; and

    receive instructions about policing, charging and security for data packets, from said destination gateway node when switching from forwarding the data packets in the stateless mode to forwarding the data packets in the stateful mode.

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