METHOD OF MAPPING FROM ADDRESS RESOLUTION PROTOCOL TO NEXT HOP RESOLUTION PROTOCOL

摘要

The present invention is directed to a method of resolving protocoladdresses using new protocols. Gateways that map ATMARP packets toNHRP packets are place in the network to make translations between the twoprotocols. Therefore the installed base of networks can be maintained, withadded functionality. Techniques for handling those areas where the twoprotocols do not match directly such as sub-address fields, purge packets andholding time expiration are also disclosed.