Method for assigning home agent in mobile network

Details Method for assigning home agent in mobile network Method for assigning home agent in mobile network

2005-06-16

2008-08-05

Harper, Vincent P. (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by...

C370S331000, C370S332000, C370S333000, C370S252000, C370S254000, C370S238000, C370S348000, C370S329000, C455S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07408897

ABSTRACT:
A method, system and apparatus for selecting an optimal home agent in a mobile IP network, are provided. The method enables selection of a topologically optimal home agent for establishing an efficient communication link. The method includes retrieving a set of home agents that are available for selection, and identifying a home agent from amongst the set of home agents. A home agent is selected based on one or more pre-defined parameters such as number of hops and time delay.

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