Bypassing failed hub devices in hub-and-spoke telecommunication networks

    公开(公告)号:US09674285B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-06

    申请号:US14505161

    申请日:2014-10-02

    CPC classification number: H04L67/142 H04L63/0272 H04L69/40

    Abstract: In an embodiment, a method comprises using a first hub device: establishing one or more secure connections with one or more spoke devices logically arranged as spokes with respect to a data processing system; generating and sending via a high-speed link a hub probe to a second hub device; in response to determining that the second hub device is nonresponsive, transmitting, to the one or more spoke devices a first communication indicating that the second hub device is nonresponsive; using a spoke device, receiving the first communication indicating that the second hub device is nonresponsive; determining whether the spoke device has established a secure connection with the second hub device; in response to determining that the spoke device has established the secure connection with the second hub device, selecting a third hub device, establishing a secure connection with the third hub device, and communicating with the third hub device.

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