10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein, following the step of receiving the plurality of inbound packets, the method further comprises: classifying the received packet; and assigning priorities to the received packets based on said classifying.
10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein, following the step of receiving the plurality of inbound packets, the method further comprises: classifying the received packet; and assigning priorities to the received packets based on said classifying. 11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein the step of selectively forwarding one or more of said plurality of packets for SIP processing comprises selectively forwarding one or more packets for SIP processing based on the assigned priorities.