Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for advanced distribution in a link aggregation group (LAG). In some examples, a packet forwarding device includes physical ports for sending and receiving network traffic. The packet forwarding device includes one or more packet processors configured to perform LAG distribution by distributing incoming packets across active links of a first LAG formed between the packet forwarding device and one or more network devices. The incoming packets are in route to a destination device in communication with one of the network devices. The packet processors are configured, in an advanced distribution mode, to transmit a first packet of the plurality of incoming packets for the first LAG over a selected active link selected from a subset of the plurality of active links for the first LAG.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes methods, systems, and computer readable media for advanced distribution in a link aggregation group (LAG). In some examples, a packet forwarding device includes physical ports for sending and receiving network traffic. The packet forwarding device includes one or more packet processors configured to perform LAG distribution by distributing incoming packets across active links of a first LAG formed between the packet forwarding device and one or more network devices. The incoming packets are in route to a destination device in communication with one of the network devices. The packet processors are configured, in an advanced distribution mode, to transmit a first packet of the plurality of incoming packets for the first LAG over a selected active link selected from a subset of the plurality of active links for the first LAG.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing redundant network connectivity across a network using a tunneling protocol by dynamically moving a TLS tunnel between master and slave switches based on relative connectivity provided by the switches are disclosed. A standby routing protocol executes on the master and slave switches to monitor the relative connectivity. In response to detecting that the relative connectivity of the slave switch exceeds that of the master switch, the standby routing protocol reverses the roles of the master and slave switches, thus moving the TLS tunnel to the new master switch.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing redundant network connectivity across a network using a tunneling protocol by dynamically moving a TLS tunnel between master and slave switches based on relative connectivity provided by the switches are disclosed. A standby routing protocol executes on the master and slave switches to monitor the relative connectivity. In response to detecting that the relative connectivity of the slave switch exceeds that of the master switch, the standby routing protocol reverses the roles of the master and slave switches, thus moving the TLS tunnel to the new master switch.

Abstract: A method and system for testing a Layer 2 tunnel in a data communication network including a network device and a network manager are described. According to the method, a test invocation is received from the network manager at the network device. In response to receipt of the test invocation at the network device, a Layer 2 tunnel within the data communication network is tested, and a result of the test is reported to the network manager. The tests that may be conducted include a connectivity test to determine if a Layer 2 tunnel can be established and a responsiveness test to determine the propagation time of a Layer 2 tunnel. Advantageously, both compulsory and voluntary Layer-2 tunnels can be tested, thereby enabling all Layer 2 protocols (e.g., L2TP, L2F, and PPTP) to be supported.

Abstract: In a point-to-point multilink bundle coupling two peers over a network, a simultaneous addition of a plurality of links may be performed using Bandwidth Allocation Protocol and Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol. When one peer desires to add more links to the multilink bundle, a request is sent to the other peer requesting the addition of the links and means for establishing the links, such as telephone numbers. In response, the second peer will respond with a message indicating the number of links the second peer is capable of adding along with the associated means for establishing these links.