Bit Indexed Explicit Replication Using Internet Protocol Version 6
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a packet at a node, whereinthe packet comprises an internet protocol (IP) header and a multicast forwarding entry,the multicast forwarding entry comprises a plurality of elements, andeach element of the plurality of elements corresponds to a respective node;
comparing the multicast forwarding entry with forwarding information stored by the node;
selecting at least one neighbor node based on the comparing; and
forwarding the packet to the at least one neighbor node.
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Abstract
Various systems and methods for performing bit indexed explicit replication (BIER) using IPv6. For example, one method involves receiving, at a node, a packet that includes an IP header. The packet also includes a multicast forwarding entry. The method also involves comparing the multicast forwarding entry with forwarding information stored by the node and selecting a neighbor based on the comparing. The method further includes forwarding the packet to the neighbor.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a packet at a node, wherein the packet comprises an internet protocol (IP) header and a multicast forwarding entry, the multicast forwarding entry comprises a plurality of elements, and each element of the plurality of elements corresponds to a respective node; comparing the multicast forwarding entry with forwarding information stored by the node; selecting at least one neighbor node based on the comparing; and forwarding the packet to the at least one neighbor node. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system comprising:
a first node configured to receive a packet at a node, wherein the packet comprises an internet protocol (IP) header and a multicast forwarding entry, the multicast forwarding entry comprises a plurality of elements, and each element of the plurality of elements corresponds to a respective node; compare the multicast forwarding entry with forwarding information stored by the node; select at least one neighbor node based on the comparing; and forward the packet to the at least one neighbor node. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising executable instructions, wherein a method is implemented in response to executing the instructions, the method comprising:
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receiving a packet at a node, wherein the packet comprises an internet protocol (IP) header and a multicast forwarding entry, the multicast forwarding entry comprises a plurality of elements, and each element of the plurality of elements corresponds to a respective node; comparing the multicast forwarding entry with forwarding information stored by the node; selecting at least one neighbor node based on the comparing; and forwarding the packet to the at least one neighbor node. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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