Load sharing in an IP network using a signaling transfer point, whereby the signaling transfer point is used to implement signaling system 7 load sharing mechanisms

摘要

Method for load sharing between components in an IP network, whereby load sharing is not achieved using available IP methodologies, but using signaling system 7 (SS7) load sharing mechanisms. An independent claim is made for a signaling transfer point (100) with signaling connections for use in connecting network elements.