A gateway is provided which resolves a DNS request in a manner that minimizes the time and bandwidth required to conduct a DNS search as well as increases the chances that a DNS request will be answered for systems in which the gateway is connected to more than one network simultaneously. The gateway...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US6526450?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6526450 - Method and apparatus for domain name service request resolution