Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for performing replication of multicast control packets by a packet processor of a networking device, rather than a central processor of the networking device, thereby freeing the central processor to perform other tasks. For example, methods of performing replication of multicast control packets may include learning, by a networking device, two or more local routers coupled to ports of the networking device; configuring a packet processor of the networking device for hardware-based replication of multicast control packets based on the learned two or more local routers; receiving a multicast control packet by the networking device; and replicating, by the packet processor of the networking device, the multicast control packet.

Abstract: Mobility traffic drop solutions for EVPN-based networking systems that reduce delays related to a device reassociating from one access point to a different access point. For example, a method may include learning information related to a path of a mobile device configured to travel in a physical space along the path; identifying a plurality of access points having coverage areas that provide service to locations along the path and a plurality of networking tunnel endpoints servicing the plurality of access points; assigning the plurality of networking tunnel endpoints to a mobility zone associated with the mobile device; and transmitting data from a source to at least two of the networking tunnel endpoints of the mobility zone.