Transmitting packet from device after timeout in network communications utilizing virtual network connection

A method of providing network communications, comprising the steps of:

• (a) spawning a first virtual machine that virtualizes network capabilities of the device such that a first virtual network connection is provided;
• (b) using the first virtual network connection, transmitting a packet to a first node using a first routing protocol for communication to a destination device;
• (c) setting a timer, the timer having a value corresponding to an amount of time greater than an average response time of the destination device;
• (d) upon expiration of the timer, spawning a second virtual machine that virtualizes network capabilities of the device such that a second virtual network connection is provided;
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• (e) using the second virtual network connection, transmitting a packet to a second node using a second routing protocol for communication to the destination device.

A device comprising:

• (a) a processor;
• (b) one or more network adapters providing network capabilities;
• (c) one or more computer readable media containing computer executable instructions configured to:
• (i) spawn a first virtual machine that virtualizes network capabilities of the one or more network adapters of the device such that a first virtual network connection is provided,
• (ii) using the first virtual network connection, transmit a packet to a first node using a first routing protocol for communication to a destination device,
• (iii) set a timer, the timer having a value corresponding to an amount of time greater than an average response time of the destination device, and
• (iv) upon expiration of the timer, transmit the packet to a second, different node using the first virtual network connection with a second routing protocol for communication to the destination device.