Concepts
Routing System
Understanding the Trunk Network Routing System
Routing System
The Trunk network uses a sophisticated routing system to efficiently direct traffic and manage network communications.
Routing Overview
Core Concepts
1. Route Resolution
Routes are resolved using:
2. Routing Table
Example routing table structure:
Routing Algorithms
1. Path Selection
2. Load Balancing
The network implements adaptive load balancing:
- Round-robin distribution
- Weighted load balancing
- Dynamic capacity adjustment
- Geographic distribution
Route Types
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Direct Routes
- Point-to-point connections
- Minimal latency
- High priority traffic
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Mesh Routes
- Multiple path options
- Fault tolerance
- Load distribution
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Broadcast Routes
- Network-wide distribution
- Consensus messages
- System announcements
Implementation
Basic Router Setup
Route Configuration
Performance Optimization
1. Caching
2. Metrics Collection
Metric | Description | Target |
---|---|---|
Latency | Round-trip time | < 50ms |
Bandwidth | Available capacity | > 100Mbps |
Reliability | Uptime percentage | 99.9% |
Error Handling
Common routing issues and solutions:
Network Partitions
Node Failures
Best Practices
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Regular Updates
- Update routing tables frequently
- Monitor network conditions
- Adjust weights dynamically
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Security
- Verify route authenticity
- Encrypt route updates
- Monitor for anomalies