Multiplexing of control and data over an HTTP connection
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1. A method of passing application protocol streams between network elements in a data communications network, comprising establishing a virtual connection between said network elements, establishing an HTTP layer within said virtual connection;
- and multiplexing said application protocol streams over said HTTP layer.
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Abstract
A method for exchanging control and customer data between network element in a communications network involves establishing a virtual connection between the routers, and exchanging the control and customer data over an http layer.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of passing application protocol streams between network elements in a data communications network, comprising establishing a virtual connection between said network elements, establishing an HTTP layer within said virtual connection;
- and multiplexing said application protocol streams over said HTTP layer.
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13. A router for use in a data communications network, wherein said router is configured to establish a virtual connection with other routers in the network, establish an HTTP layer within said virtual connection;
- and multiplex application protocol streams over said HTTP layer.
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