A Router IP Packet B IP Packet Routing Table NET INT A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 C D Internet Switch FTP Commands FTP Replies Data Connection R3 Host 2 R1 Host 1 R7 R4 R6 R5 Source Destination Source Destination Source Destination MAC MAC Address MAC MAC Address MAC MAC Address Address Address Address Payload (Data) Link Layer Header Network Layer Header Transport Layer Header Router 1 3 2 LAN 1 LAN 3 LAN 2 A 223.1.1.1 B 223.1.1.2 G C 223.1.1.3 F D 223.1.2.1 E 223.1.2.2 223.1.3.2 223.1.3.1 Method based on simulation Approximation inference Method based on searching Transformation method Information analysing Graph reduction Exact inference Combinatorial optimization Poly tree propagation Start Define Problem Gather Facts Finished Consider Possibilities Document Facts Create Action Plan Problem Resolved Implement Action Plan Observe Results Utilize Process yes Do problem symptoms stops? no