Patent ID: 6041054
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: H04L,H04Q

Abstract:
A method for transporting internet protocol data packets in a network environment, wherein said internet protocol data packets include a header portion, said method comprising the steps of:storing a portion of the internet protocol data packet header at a location in a look-up table;mapping the portion of the internet protocol data packet header stored in the look-up table by inserting an address into a portion of an AAL2 minicell header, wherein the address corresponds to the look-up table location where the portion of the internet protocol data packet header is stored;inserting a remaining portion of the internet protocol data packet header into a payload portion of the AAL2 minicell;transmitting the AAL2 minicell to a receiving point in the network;analyzing the address inserted into the AAL2 minicell header;retrieving the portion of the internet protocol data packet header stored in the look-up table based on the address in the AAL2 minicell header.