Redundant router having load sharing functionality
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1. A network device having router functionality, comprising:
- a processor;
memory in communication with the processor; and
executable instructions stored in memory and executable on the processor to;
provide router functionality redundancy for another network device having router functionality; and
provide a load sharing functionality between the network devices when both devices are operational.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices are provided for load sharing among network devices. One embodiment includes a network device having router functionality, including a processor, memory in communication with the processor, and executable instructions stored in memory and executable on the processor to provide router functionality redundancy for another network device having router functionality, and provide a load sharing functionality between the network devices when both devices are operational.
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1. A network device having router functionality, comprising:
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a processor; memory in communication with the processor; and executable instructions stored in memory and executable on the processor to; provide router functionality redundancy for another network device having router functionality; and provide a load sharing functionality between the network devices when both devices are operational. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A network management system, comprising:
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a first router; a second router including; a processor; memory in communication with the processor; instructions stored in memory and executable on the processor to provide redundancy of a router functionality of the first router; and means for balancing a load across multiple routers including at least the first router and the second router. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer readable medium having a program to cause a device to perform a method, comprising:
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receiving an address resolution protocol request from a computing device; performing a hash function on the address resolution protocol request; and sending an address resolution protocol response to the computing device, where the address resolution protocol response includes router address information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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