Method and system for improved routing
First Claim
1. Method for use in updating a routing table of a router of a plurality of routers, said routing table comprising the route(s) to be used for at least one destination, wherein update messages with routing information are sent between said plurality of routers, typically BGP routers, wherein the following steps are performed at the router:
- receiving of an update message containing a path or a withdrawal of a path for a destination;
determining if the (withdrawn) path is associated with a path exploration event;
deciding on the updating of the routing table taking into account the result of the determination.
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Abstract
Method for use in updating a routing table of a router of a plurality of routers, said routing table comprising the route(s) to be used for at least one destination, wherein update messages with routing information are sent between said plurality of routers, typically BGP routers, wherein the following steps are performed at the router: receiving of an update message containing a path or a withdrawal of a path for a destination; determining if the (withdrawn) path is associated with a path exploration event; deciding on the updating of the routing table taking into account the result of the determination.
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15 Claims
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1. Method for use in updating a routing table of a router of a plurality of routers, said routing table comprising the route(s) to be used for at least one destination, wherein update messages with routing information are sent between said plurality of routers, typically BGP routers, wherein the following steps are performed at the router:
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receiving of an update message containing a path or a withdrawal of a path for a destination; determining if the (withdrawn) path is associated with a path exploration event; deciding on the updating of the routing table taking into account the result of the determination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15)
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13. Router, typically a BGP router, having a routing table comprising the route(s) to be used for at least one destination, wherein the router is adapted to send and receive update messages with routing information, comprising:
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receiving means for receiving an update message containing for a destination a path or a withdrawal of a path; determining means for determining if the (withdrawn) path is associated with a path exploration event; decision means in communication with the determining means for deciding on the updating of the routing table taking into account the result of the determination.
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