Recursive load balancing in a loop-free routing topology using routing arcs

Avoiding broken links in smart meter networks for loop-free routing of packets

Shortest path bridging in a multi-area network

Method for detecting message loop, routing agent apparatus and networking system

Closed loop formation preventing system and closed loop formation preventing method

Routing method and node equipment

COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PRODUCT

Layered multicast and fair bandwidth allocation and packet prioritization

Layered multicast and fair bandwidth allocation and packet prioritization

ETHERNET LOOP LOCATING METHOD, SWITCHING DEVICE AND SYSTEM

IP fast reroute scheme offering full protection

Method and system for preventing loops in mesh networks

Dynamic hopping sequence computation in channel hopping communication networks

Avoiding micro-loops in a ring topology of a network

Method for ethernet ring protection

Method for dynamically adjusting switching loop and network equipment

Break before make forwarding information base (FIB) population for multicast

Systems and methods for routing data in a network

System and method for enhancing loop free alternative coverage

Communication control system and communication control method

Wide-area application services device to determine packet loop errors in a data center that communicates over a wide area network

Method, switching device and system for enabling multicast forwarding

Network relay node device, network relay method, and recording medium

Method and apparatus for loop path search in mesh network

External loop detection for an ethernet fabric switch

System and method for priority based flow control between nodes

Method for discovering and maintaining routes in smart meter networks

Method and apparatus for selecting between available neighbors in a RAPID alternate path calculation

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXCHANGING ROUTING INFORMATION AND ESTABLISHING CONNECTIVITY ACROSS MULTIPLE NETWORK AREAS

Generating a loop-free routing topology using routing arcs

Constructing a transition route in a data communications network

Systems and methods for stopping and starting a packet processing task

User isolation between network devices

DIRECTING TRAFFIC IN AN EDGE NETWORK ELEMENT OPERABLE TO PERFORM LAYER 2 DATA FORWARDING AND SUPPORTING ANY OF VARIOUS SPANNING TREE PROTOCOLS

Method and apparatus for rapid rerouting of LDP packets

System and method for accepting information from routing messages into a list

Technique for dual homing interconnection between communication networks

Deadlock prevention in direct networks of arbitrary topology

Multicast implementation in a link state protocol controlled ethernet network

System and method for providing a loop free topology in a network environment

System and method for integrating ring-protocol-compatible devices into network configurations that also include non-ring-protocol compatible devices

System and method for detecting and isolating a remote loop

Method and apparatus for traffic engineering in shortest path bridged networks

Packet forwarding in a network

Methods and arrangements for configuring the L2GPs in a first STP domain connected towards a second STP domain

Node apparatus and communication method

Transient loop prevention in a hybrid layer-2 network

System and method for fast network restoration

DATA FRAME ROUTING METHOD AND NETWORK BRIDGE

Method for client data transmission through a packet switched provider network

Path selection method, information processor, network system, and path selection program

System and method for providing network route redundancy across layer 2 devices

Relay apparatus for communication frames and relay method

Port table flushing in ethernet networks

Method, apparatus and system for ring protection

Systems and methods for equal-cost multi-path virtual private LAN service

System and method for multiple spanning tree protocol domains in a virtual local area network

Method for routing-assisted traffic monitoring

Route setup server, route setup method and route setup program

Method and system for a radio frequency management in a mesh network with a path distance factor

Method and system for a radio frequency management in a mesh network with a path distance factor

Network communication system, node device, routing method and routing program

Break before make forwarding information base (FIB) population for multicast

Deadlock prevention in direct networks of arbitrary topology

Preventing loops on network topologies built with virtual switches and VMS

User isolation between network devices

Loop detection method and network device applying the same

Intelligent computer network routing using logically centralized, physically distributed servers distinct from network routers

Determining role assignment in a hybrid mesh network

Establishing a mesh network with wired and wireless links

Ranking nodes in networks with topologies arranged as directed acyclic graphs

Serial networking fiber-to-the-seat inflight entertainment system

Method and system for controlled tree management

SWITCH DEVICE AND LOOP DETECTION METHOD IN A RING NETWORK SYSTEM

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA IN NETWORK ENVIRONMENT WITH WIRED AND WIRELESS NETWORKS BRIDGED USING RELAY PORTAL

Preventing loops in networks operating different protocols to provide loop-free topology

Multicast implementation in a link state protocol controlled Ethernet network

Method for fail-safe communication

Method and apparatus for link-state handshake for loop prevention

Partitioned forwarding of packets originated on a broadcast link among layer 2 forwarding devices of different adjacency networks

Systems and methods of multicast reconfiguration using cross-layer information

Inter-node link aggregation system and method

DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF ROUTING LOOPS IN A MOBILE INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORK

Interconnecting multiple MPLS networks

Relay device suppressing frame flooding

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORWARDING A PACKET AMONG A PLURALITY OF EDGE ROUTERS

Transient loop prevention in a hybrid layer-2 network

Preventing packet loops in unified networks

Dual homed E-spring protection for network domain interworking

Pre-computing alternate forwarding state in a routed ethernet mesh network

System and method for multiple spanning tree protocol domains in a virtual local area network

Ethernet ring system and a master node and an initialization method thereof

Detection of routing loops based on time-to-live expiries

Network design method

Method of routing virtual links in a frame-switching network with guaranteed determinism

Packet transfer method and node apparatus

Link failure recovery method and apparatus

VPLS N-PE redundancy with STP isolation

Loop prevention technique for MPLS using service labels

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSFERRING A MESSAGE

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ROUTING A PACKET IN MOBILE IP SYSTEM

Loop-detection in moving networks

Method of redundancy of ring network

METHODS FOR DETECTING ROUTING LOOPS BETWEEN HOME AGENTS

Automating identification and isolation of loop-free protocol network problems

Technique for combating loops in communication network

Loop detection for mobile IP home agents

Method and apparatus for exchanging routing information and establishing connectivity across multiple network areas

Method and apparatus for loop prevention in communication networks

Automatic signaling method and device for telecommunication services

Frame forwarding apparatus

RADIO FREQUENCY LOCAL AREA NETWORK

Mechanism for enabling load balancing to be achieved in a loop-free switching path, reverse path learning network

LAYERED MULTICAST AND FAIR BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION AND PACKET PRIORITIZATION

Method for transferring data in an automation system

LAYERED MULTICAST AND FAIR BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION AND PACKET PRIORITIZATION

System and method for providing network route redundancy across layer 2 devices

Ring network routing method and ring network node

Using spanning tree protocol (STP) to enhance layer-2 network topology maps

APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TUNNELING LOOP DETECTION

TECHNIQUE FOR PROVIDING INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

METHOD FOR RING MANAGEMENT IN AN ETHERNET NETWORK COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF REDUNDANCY MANAGERS

Method for implementing intersecting ring network with arbitrary topology, node and intersecting ring network

Method for setting up a communications path in an extended communications network, computer-readable storage medium and corresponding tunnel end-points

LAYERED MULTICAST AND FAIR BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION AND PACKET PRIORITIZATION

Layered multicast and fair bandwidth allocation and packet prioritization

Reducing traffic loss in an EAPS system

Tunneling loop detection control apparatus

Transmission method, system and router based on a border gateway protocol

System and method for detecting and isolating a remote loop

LAYER-2 RING NETWORK SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREFOR

Constructing repair paths around multiple non-available links in a data communications network

Routing failover with accurate multicast delivery

Method and apparatus for ethernet ring protection

Method and device for loop withdrawal in a MPLS network

Break before make forwarding information base (FIB) population for multicast

Gateway selection method for wireless mesh network

Method, apparatus and system for ring protection

Device and method of managing data communications of a device in a network via a split tunnel mode connection

Detection of routing loops based on time-to-live expiries

Routing loop detection control apparatus

Optimizing network resources usage within an administrative boundary

Address registration control device

Forwarding loop prevention apparatus and methods

Wireless device which selects routes excluding loop routes and a mesh network including the same

Layer-2 Redundancy Protocol Interconnection Device

Radio frequency local area network

Fast computation of alterative packet routes

PASSIVE OPTICAL NETWORK SYSTEMS WITH LOOP DETECTION CAPABILITY AND METHODS FOR THE LOOP DETECTION

Preventing loops in networks operating different protocols to provide loop-free topology

Methods of route control in communications network

Method for Determining the Forwarding Direction of Ethernet Frames

Method, network apparatus, and tangible machine-readable medium thereof for detecting a looping network packet

Intelligent computer network routing using logically centralized, physically distributed servers distinct from network routers

Method of Operating a Node in a Communications Network

Information distribution system, terminal apparatus used in such system, recording medium on which program is recorded, and loop connection avoidance method

Routing method and system for a wireless network

Duplicate detection method for ad hoc network

Interconnecting multiple MPLS networks

Computing repair path information

Method and system for radio frequency management in a mesh network with a path distance factor

Detecting Inactive Links in a Communication Network

Method and system for a low-complexity spanning tree algorithm in communication networks

Mobile ad-hoc network routing based upon hardware address

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORWARDING ETHERNET FRAMES OVER REDUNDANT NETWORKS WITH ALL LINKS ENABLED

Rerouting for double-link failure recovery in an internet protocol network

System and method for integrating ring-protocol-compatible devices into network configurations that also include non-ring-protocol compatible devices

Modification to ASpath elements

Method and apparatus for computing alternate multicast/broadcast paths in a routed network

Constructing a transition route in a data communication network

Automated multiple-instance spanning tree reconfiguration

Method, device, and system for detecting layer 2 loop

Method and system for loop-free ad-hoc routing

NETWORK MONITORING DEVICE AND NETWORK MONITORING METHOD

Method and apparatus for selecting between available neighbors in a rapid alternate path calculation

Technique for efficiently determining acceptable link-based loop free alternates in a computer network

Distributed Network Enhanced Wellness Checking

Method and system for passive loop detection and prevention in a packet network switch

SIP-based instant messaging in mobile ad hoc networks

Method and apparatus for detecting forwarding loops

Detection of potential forwarding loops in bridged networks

Loop locating apparatus and loop locating method in layer 3 network

Method and apparatus for distributing labels in a label distribution protocol multicast network

Technique for preventing routing loops by disseminating BGP attribute information in an OSPF-configured network

Method and system for providing safe dynamic link redundancy in a data network

Techniques for decreasing queries to discover routes in an interior gateway protocol

System and method for preventing loops in the presence of control plane failures

Multicast implementation in a link state protocol controlled ethernet network

Techniques for detecting loop-free paths that cross routing information boundaries

Seamless spanning tree upgrade of a linecard

Seamless spanning tree restart of a single supervisor

Method and system for an adaptive wireless routing protocol in a mesh network

Preventing transient loops in broadcast/multicast trees during distribution of link state information

Preventing transient loops in broadcast/multicast trees during distribution of link state information

Network fault detection apparatus

Detecting loops between network devices by monitoring MAC moves

Method of implementing a backup path in an autonomous system

Provider link state bridging

Parallel constraint based path computation using path vector

Method for controlling packet forwarding in a routing device

Optimal path selection system

Processing two-octet and four-octet values using border gateway protocol

Method and apparatus for constructing a repair path for multicast data

Loop prevention system and method in a stackable ethernet switch system

Method and system for gateway selection in inter-region communication on IP networks

Loop detection for a network device

Communication control method and communication apparatus employing the same

Layered multicast and fair bandwidth allocation and packet prioritization

Multiple wireless spanning tree protocol for use in a wireless mesh network

Method of transmitting and receiving data in network environment with wired and wireless networks bridged using relay portal

System and method for implementing reflector ports within hierarchical networks

Method, apparatus, and system for improving ethernet ring convergence time

Spanning tree loop guard

Method and network node for determining multi-path transmission paths in a packet- switched communication network

Loop prevention technique for MPLS using service labels

Data transmission device

Data transmission in a network comprising bridges

Method and arrangement for routing data packets in a packet-switching data network

Method of controlling OSI (ISO) layer-two loops for telecommunication networks

Loop prevention technique for MPLS using two labels

Methods and apparatus for providing loop free routing tables

Efficient intra-domain routing in packet-switched networks

Network topology mapper

Frame forwarding device and method for staying loop of frame

System and method for detecting loops in a customer-provider bridge domain

Loop detection method and device

STP root guard

Method and arrangement for routing data packets in a packet-switched data network

Transmission device

System and method for efficient addition of network resources

Directional flooding method in wireless sensor network

Network looping detecting apparatus

Loop frame detecting device and method for detecting loop frame

Avoiding micro-loop upon failure of fast reroute protected links

System and method for implementing multiple spanning trees per network

Disabling mutually recursive routes

Self-routing, star-coupler-based communication network

Layer 2 loop detection system

Router configured for outputting update messages specifying a detected attribute change of a connected active path according to a prescribed routing protocol

Distributed forwarding in virtual network devices

Carrier network of virtual network system and communication node of carrier network

Method and apparatus for determining network routing information based on shared risk link group information

Method and apparatus for capability based addressing in a communications network

Method and apparatus for generating routing information in a data communication network

Method and apparatus for preventing spanning tree loops during traffic overload conditions

Method and apparatus for designing a spanning tree virtual network

Routing loop detection program and routing loop detection method

Routing and design in K-shared network

System and method for multiple spanning tree protocol domains in a virtual local area network

Symmetric routing in software-defined networks

Failsafe loop detection in ethernet networks

Ring network for specified data type

Defining non-forwarding adjacencies in bipartite networks, such as Clos networks, having a level 2 backbone and level 1 nodes

Method and procedure for loop detection in multi-chassis link aggregation group (MCLAG) deployment within a communications system

Modular architecture for computer network operations

Link priority for loop-protect

Apparatus, system, and method for improved memory consumption in network devices via efficient route management

Loop prevention for EVPN and PBB-EVPN

Method and procedure for loop detection in multi-chassis link aggregation group (MCLAG) deployment within a communications system

Micro-loop prevention using source packet routing