Method and apparatus for generating replies to address resolution protocol requests

Method and apparatus for generating replies to address resolution protocol requests

The invention relates generally to the field of networking. More specifically, it relates to the use of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and to ensuring that only a single and consistent reply is generated in response to each ARP request. The invention ensures that a single and consistent reply...

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Hauptverfasser: Britton, Edward Glen, Fitzpatrick, Michael G, Haggar, Jeffrey Douglas, Isrel, Jr., Maurice, Moore, Thomas Donald, Richter, Andrew Henry, Vashaw, Barton Clark
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The invention relates generally to the field of networking. More specifically, it relates to the use of the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) and to ensuring that only a single and consistent reply is generated in response to each ARP request. The invention ensures that a single and consistent reply is made to ARP requests in a system of connected IP networks in which each host can contain combinations of host adapters, offload adapters and virtual IP addresses.