Configurable software-based edge router architecture

This paper explores the use of open programmable edge router technologies to achieve dynamic configuration, adaptation and management of networks and provide support for short range wireless technologies such as WPANs. The paper focuses on software based solutions relying on the Click framework to design the edge routers on standard PCs and operating systems in an open source and software context_ Results on achievable performance using these software based solutions and Click are reported. The impact on traffic flows and applications in terms of packet losses and delays is evaluated.