Patent ID: 6778541
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A network element associated with a first identifier, complying with a set of one or more first protocols, and with one or more second identifiers, complying with a set of one or more second protocols, the network element being arranged for operation in a network that includes one or more other network elements each associated with a first identifier, complying with a set of one or more first protocols, and with one or more second identifiers, complying with a set of one or more second protocols,the network element including a directory of respective first identifiers and respective second identifiers for at least said other network elements, the network element being arranged to generate a routing data packet and to cause said routing data packet to be distributed to said other network elements, wherein said routing data packet includes information identifying said first identifier and said one or more second identifiers, and wherein the network element is arranged to, upon receipt of a routing data packet from one of said other network elements, determine said information from said received routing data packet and to update said directory in respect of said other network element.