Abstract: Systems and methods for improved received network traffic distribution in a multi-core computing device are presented. A hardware classification engine of the computing device receives a data packet comprising a portion of a received network traffic data flow. Packet information from the data packet is identified. Based in part on the packet information, the classification engine determines whether a core of a multi-core processor subsystem is assigned to the data flow of which the packet is a part. In embodiments, this determination may be made based on one or more criteria, such as a work load of the core(s) of the processor subsystem, a priority level of the data flow, etc. Responsive to the determination that a core is not assigned to the data flow, a core of the multi-core processor is assigned to the data flow and the data packet is sent to the first core for processing.

Abstract: According to certain aspects, embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatuses for performing diagnostics on a loop in a communications system. According to certain aspects, embodiments of the invention include performing SELT from a customer premises side of the loop. According to certain other aspects, embodiments of the invention address the issue of initiating a CPE side SELT procedure and also collecting the diagnostics data while a CPE is offline.

Abstract: According to certain aspects, embodiments of the invention relate to methods and apparatuses for performing diagnostics on a loop in a communications system. According to certain aspects, embodiments of the invention include performing SELT from a customer premises side of the loop. According to certain other aspects, embodiments of the invention address the issue of initiating a CPE side SELT procedure and also collecting the diagnostics data while a CPE is offline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for of communicating loss of connectivity to the end-user without the end-user explicitly asking for that information, as well as communicating potential mechanisms to restore the loss of connectivity. In embodiments, after detecting loss of connectivity within the CPE, user requests are redirected to a local web server on the fly, which is running on the CPE. The local webserver returns informational status web pages describing the situation, potential causes, and possible steps to fix the connectivity issue.