Transparent network service enhancement

A system, comprising:

• a first routing device comprising:
• a processor;
• a networking interface;
• and
• a memory containing instructions for a routing program, wherein the routing program is configured to:
• forward, from the first routing device, a first packet modified to announce the presence of the first routing device,
• receive, from a second routing device, a second packet modified to announce the presence of the second routing device;
• and
• subsequently, forward, from the first routing device, at least a third packet modified to optimize network traffic between the first routing device and the second routing device.

A system, comprising:

• a second routing device comprising:
• a processor;
• a networking interface;
• and
• a memory containing instructions for a routing program, wherein the routing program is configured to:
• receive, from a first routing device, a first packet modified to announce the presence of the first routing device,
• forward, from the second routing device, a second packet modified to announce the presence of the second routing device;
• and
• subsequently, receive, from the first routing device, at least a third packet modified to optimize network traffic between the first routing device and the second routing device.