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Measuring network operational parameters as experienced by network operational traffic

  • US 20040052259A1
  • Filed: 07/31/2003
  • Published: 03/18/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of measuring a network operational parameter as experienced by network operational traffic, comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a packet traversing a first monitoring point in a network in accordance with capability in a data structure definition of the packet for having additional information incorporated in the packet;

    incorporating predetermined information for measuring at least one network operational parameter in said selected packet in accordance with its data structure definition;

    forwarding said packet towards its destination in accordance with addressing information in the packet;

    selecting said packet traversing a second monitoring point in the network in accordance with presence of said predetermined information, and observing said predetermined information; and

    implementing a measurement of said network operational parameter in accordance with the observed information.

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