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Abstract

A network packet classification method comprises receiving parse information derived from parsing a field in a network packet; comparing the parse information with information in a table to derive a comparison result, wherein the table includes information for mapping the field with one or more comparison results; based on the comparison result deriving a style value for the network packet; classifying the packet based on the style value; and processing the packet based on the classification. According to some embodiments, the method further comprises deriving or receiving an initial style value for the network packet, wherein deriving the style value includes modifying the initial style value based on the comparison result. According to some embodiments, the initial style value depends on a network path through which the network packet is received. The network path may include an interface or a channel through which the network packet is received.

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