Router placement methods and apparatus for designing IP networks with performance guarantees

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PATENT NO 6240463
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09198729

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Methods and apparatus are provided for designing IP networks with substantially improved performance as compared to existing IP networks such as, for example, those networks designed under best-effort criteria. Particularly, the invention includes methods and apparatus for: computing worst-case and optimistic link capacity requirements; optimizing network topology; and determining router placement within a network.

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LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC600 MOUNTAIN AVENUE MURARY HILL NJ 07974-0636

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Benmohamed, Lotfi Freehold, NJ 7 705
Dravida, Subrahmanyam Groton, MA 60 4074
Harshavardhana, Paramasiviah Marlboro, NJ 20 617
Lau, Wing Cheong Eatontown, NJ 19 913
Mittal, Ajay Kumar Edison, NJ 3 259

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