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Method and apparatus for routing data using router identification information

  • US 6,275,492 B1
  • Filed: 12/02/1997
  • Issued: 08/14/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of routing data through a network, the method comprising:

  • determining whether router identification information is associated with the data;

    identifying a next hop router from a router table if router identification information is associated with the data, the router table including all known routers; and

    identifying a next hop router from a routing table containing a destination and a route to the destination if router identification information is not associated with the data the routing table being generated by a router.

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