Topological routing in large-scale networks

A new routing scheme, Topological Routing, for large-scale networks is proposed. It allows for efficient routing without large routing tables as known from traditional routing schemes. It presupposes a certain level of order in the networks, known from. Structural QoS. The main issues in applying Topological Routing to large-scale networks are discussed. Hierarchical extensions are presented along with schemes for shortest path routing, fault handling and path restoration. Further research in the area is discussed and perspectives on the prerequisites for practical deployment of Topological Routing in large-scale networks are given.