Patent ID: 7647492
Filing Date: 2010-01-12
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a memory configured to store instructions; and a processor configured to enable actions based at least in part on the instructions, including decrypting an encrypted packet that is included in an encapsulated packet, wherein the encapsulated packet is received over a network; if a selector list indicates an intermediate hop for the decrypted packet, re-encrypting and including the decrypted packet in another encapsulated packet, wherein the other encapsulated packet is routed towards an exit gateway; if the decrypted packet is unassociated with an intermediate hop, routing the decrypted packet towards its destination; if a received routing update is associated with at least one rule, updating an internet protocol security lookup store with the routing update; and if the received routing update is unassociated with at least one rule, updating a routing table.