Juniper Networks, Inc.
Method, system, and apparatus for classifying uplink and downlink traffic in networks

Abstract:

The disclosed computer-implemented method for classifying uplink and downlink traffic in networks may include (1) maintaining a routing table that includes a plurality of routes that define paths to a plurality of network destinations in connection with a network, (2) receiving a packet to be routed toward a network destination based at least in part on a route that defines a path to the network destination in connection with the MPLS network, (3) identifying, within the routing table, the route that defines the path to the network destination, (4) determining, based at least in part on the route identified within the routing table, whether the packet represents uplink or downlink traffic, and then (5) classifying the packet as uplink or downlink traffic based at least in part on the determination. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also disclosed.