Method and apparatus for packet processing by re-insertion into network interface circuitry. A method for handling a burst of packets sent to network interface circuitry includes checking for a connection table entry for received packets, and responsive to non-existence of the connection table entry...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7974209?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7974209 - Packet processing with re-insertion into network interface circuitry