Hash-based overlay routing architecture for information centric networks

摘要

A method implemented in a network element (NE) configured to operate in an information centric network (ICN), the method comprising creating a minimum spanning tree for an overlay cluster to which the NE is assigned within a host domain, wherein the minimum spanning tree comprises a root corresponding to the NE and a plurality of member nodes assigned to the overlay cluster; and broadcasting a hash cluster setup (HCS) message to the member nodes, wherein the HCS message comprises source path routing information for the overlay cluster and hop limit values corresponding to distances within the ICN between the NE and each of the member nodes.