Patent ID: 7551627
Filing Date: 2009-06-23
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A system for monitoring signaling data transmitted between routers, comprising: at least one upgraded router having a network element exclusively assigned to the upgraded router, the network element includes a control server that performs processing on behalf of the upgraded router, wherein the upgraded router communicates signaling data via a session with at least one other router; wherein the network element receives a copy of the signaling data via a control session established with the upgraded router; wherein the upgraded router off loads route policy and route calculation functions to the assigned network element; wherein the assigned network element forwards processor route control information to the upgraded router; wherein the signaling data comprises border gateway protocol data, the session comprises a border gateway protocol session, and the control session comprises a border gateway protocol control session, and wherein the border gateway protocol session is associated with an identifier that indicates an address of the control server and an identifier that indicates whether the data from the border gateway protocol session will be transmitted to the control server.