Edge Device EoGRE Tunnel Routing for Traffic Congestion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication networks face challenges in optimizing network performance at the edge, particularly with growing traffic loads, where unwanted traffic congestion and complex management requirements lead to increased operational costs and potential network outages, especially in Het-Net environments.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an edge device that performs shallow packet inspection and routing of user data traffic over an Ethernet over GRE (EoGRE) tunnel, allowing for localized policy management and filtering, reducing the need for core network processing and enhancing network resilience by dropping unwanted traffic at the edge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If all user data traffic is routed through the core network for processing, then centralized policy management is achieved, but transport network loading increases and network performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the network into edge devices and core network entities. Edge devices perform local packet inspection and filtering of user data traffic, while the core network handles centralized policy management. This segmentation reduces transport network loading by processing traffic locally at the edge, thereby improving overall network performance while maintaining centralized control for policy updates.
2Measurement precision
If deep packet inspection is performed at the core network, then comprehensive traffic analysis is achieved, but operational costs increase and network complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the packet inspection function from the core network and implements it at edge devices. This extraction reduces core network complexity and operational costs by performing preliminary filtering and analysis locally. The core network retains only essential management functions, while edge devices handle the computationally intensive packet inspection tasks.
3Productivity
If vendor-specific policies are implemented, then proprietary optimization is achieved, but interoperability with legacy access points deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal EoGRE tunnel interface that works with both legacy access points and modern network entities. The edge device acts as a multi-functional component that can handle vendor-specific optimizations while maintaining standard interoperability protocols. This allows the system to achieve proprietary optimization benefits without sacrificing compatibility with legacy infrastructure.
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a method [400], a system [200], an edge device [204] and a computer program for routing user data traffic from an edge device [204] to a network entity [206]. The method encompasses receiving, at least one data packet of user data traffic relating to a request for availing a service, via an authenticated user device. The method thereafter comprises identifying, one or more parameters from the at least one data packet of user data traffic. Further the method comprises generating, one of a positive and a negative response based on the identified one or more parameters and a corresponding policy associated with each parameter. Thereafter, the method routes the user data traffic to an EoGRE tunnel to transmit said user data traffic to a network entity [206], based on the positive response.