Abstract:
Methods and systems for load sharing signaling messages among signaling links in a network utilizing an international signaling protocol are disclosed. A routing node receives a signaling message formatted according to an international signaling protocol. The routing node (400) generates a signaling link selection parameter for the signaling message. The routing node selects an outbound signaling link based on the generated SLS value is user-configurable, thus allowing load sharing among arbitrary numbers of signaling links.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for load sharing signaling messages among signaling links in a network utilizing an international signaling protocol are disclosed. A routing node receives a signaling message formatted according to an international signaling protocol. The routing node (400) generates a signaling link selection parameter for the signaling message. The routing node selects an outbound signaling link based on the generated SLS value is user-configurable, thus allowing load sharing among arbitrary numbers of signaling links.