Method and Apparatus for Router Maintenance
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally relate to router maintenance. An indication that a first router in the communication network is to be maintained is obtained. A parameter associated with a route selection is set to be a predetermined value responsive to the indication. The value of the parameter is sent to a further router in the communication network, such that probability that the further router selects a route passing through the router to be maintained is below a predetermined threshold. In this way, the route selection during the router maintenance is more cost-effective and efficient.
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21 Claims
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12. A method for use in router maintenance in a communication network, comprising:
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obtaining an indication that a first router in the communication network is to be maintained; responsive to the indication, setting a parameter of the first router to be a predetermined value, the parameter being associated with a route selection in the communication network; and sending the value of the parameter to a second router in the communication network, such that probability that the second router selects a route passing through the first router is below a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for use in router maintenance in a communication network, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory including computer-executable instructions and configured so that, when executed by the processor, the instructions cause the apparatus to; obtain an indication that a first router in the communication network is to be maintained; responsive to the indication, set a parameter of the first router to be a predetermined value, the parameter being associated with a route selection in the communication network; and send the value of the parameter to a second router in the communication network, such that probability that the second router selects a route passing through the first router is below a predetermined threshold. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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