Efficient modification of packet filters in a wireless communication network

A method comprising:

• defining a traffic filter template having at least one valid packet filter for filtering traffic data and at least one dummy packet filter for passing traffic data;
• and
• modifying the traffic filter template by replacing a first set of packet filters in the traffic filter template with a second set of packet filters, wherein a sufficient number of dummy packet filters is included in the first set or the second set such that the first set and the second set include equal number of packet filters.

An apparatus comprising:

• means for defining a traffic filter template having at least one valid packet filter for filtering traffic data and at least one dummy packet filter for passing traffic data;
• and
• means for modifying the traffic filter template by replacing a first set of packet filters in the traffic filter template with a second set of packet filters, wherein a sufficient number of dummy packet filters is included in the first set or the second set such that the first set and the second set include equal number of packet filters.

A non-transitory processor readable media for storing instructions operable in a wireless device to:

• define a traffic filter template having at least one valid packet filter for filtering traffic data and at least one dummy packet filter for passing traffic data;
• and
• modify the traffic filter template by replacing a first set of packet filters in the traffic filter template with a second set of packet filters, wherein a sufficient number of dummy packet filters is included in the first set or the second set such that the first set and the second set include equal number of packet filters.