Abstract:
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a packet at a network device (10) in communication with a plurality of client nodes (14), the packet identifying a first client node, performing a look up in a table (16) stored at the network device to locate policies associated with the first client node, the table including an entry for each of the client nodes, each entry having a plurality of policies associated with the client node, applying the policies associated with the first client node at a forwarding engine (18) at the network device, and forwarding the packet from the network device. An apparatus is also disclosed.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, detecting data traffic from a host device in a data forwarding domain, injecting a host route associated with the detected data traffic, and updating a forwarding table associated with the host route are provided.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a requesting device (e.g., head-end application) requests a phase- related response from an end-point that does not know its phase in a polyphase power source system. In response, the requesting device receives the phase-related response from the end- point, where the response relays an identification of the end-point and related phase information without indicating an actual phase of the end-point, e.g., on which power-line is a response generated or at which time is a zero-crossing of the power source's waveform. The phase information of the phase-related response may then be correlated to a known phase of a known-phase device, such that the actual phase of the end-point may be identified based on the correlation.
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for a hierarchical distributed control architecture to support roaming of wireless client devices. A plurality of access switches are provided and configured to serve one or more Internet Protocol (IP) subnets that comprises a plurality of IP addresses. The plurality of access switches are arranged in switch peer groups such that each access switch within a given switch peer group is configured to store information about other access switches in that switch peer group and about locations of wireless client devices that are associated with any wireless access point on any access switch in the switch peer group. The plurality of access switches are further grouped into a corresponding one of a plurality of mobility sub-domains each comprising a plurality of switch peer groups. A plurality of controller devices are provided, each configured to control access switches in a corresponding mobility sub-domain. Each controller device stores information about the plurality of access switches within its mobility sub-domain and about locations of wireless client devices at access switches in its mobility sub-domain. A central controller device is provided and configured to communicate with the plurality of controller devices for the respective mobility sub-domains. The central controller device is configured to store information about locations of wireless client devices in the mobility sub-domains.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for handoff of a wireless client from a first network device to a second network device in a wired network are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving data from a new wireless client at the second network device and transmitting a request for a route update for the new wireless client to the wired network. Prior to network convergence for the route update, data traffic for the new wireless client is received from the first network device and forwarded to the new wireless client. Context information for the new wireless client is transmitted from the second network device to other network devices in a proximity group of the second network device.
Abstract:
One embodiment in accordance with the invention is a method that includes detecting a failure in a ring network and transmitting a multicast message across the ring network that includes information regarding the failure. Additionally, a new ring master of the ring network is designated. Furthermore, a ring port coupled to the failure is blocked.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a requesting device (e.g., head-end application) requests a phase- related response from an end-point that does not know its phase in a polyphase power source system. In response, the requesting device receives the phase-related response from the end- point, where the response relays an identification of the end-point and related phase information without indicating an actual phase of the end-point, e.g., on which power-line is a response generated or at which time is a zero-crossing of the power source's waveform. The phase information of the phase-related response may then be correlated to a known phase of a known-phase device, such that the actual phase of the end-point may be identified based on the correlation.
Abstract:
Security is enabled in an electrical system by examining a configuration file for a substation present in the electrical system, where the substation includes one or more electrical devices and one or more network devices. Based on the examination of the configuration file, information is determined on a characteristic of an electrical device that is selected from a group including a type, allowed role of the electrical device and allowed communication modes for the electrical device. Based on the determined information, a basis for controlling the role and communication modes for the electrical device is identified. A security policy is configured in a network device in the substation to incorporate the identified basis. Based on the configured security policy in the network device, communication patterns for the electrical device are allowed that are associated with the allowed role and allowed communication modes for the electrical device.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for handoff of a wireless client from a first network device to a second network device in a wired network are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving data from a new wireless client at the second network device and transmitting a request for a route update for the new wireless client to the wired network. Prior to network convergence for the route update, data traffic for the new wireless client is received from the first network device and forwarded to the new wireless client. Context information for the new wireless client is transmitted from the second network device to other network devices in a proximity group of the second network device.
Abstract:
Method and system for providing a dynamic network configuration and management based on defining and applying high level administrative intents including retrieving one or more attributes associated with one or more logical groups in a network, determining one or more network policies based on the one or more retrieved attributes, associating the one or more logical groups to a respective network group identifier, and generating a network group list associated with the one or more network group identifiers, is disclosed.