Methods and apparatus for anchoring of mobile nodes using DNS

Details Methods and apparatus for anchoring of mobile nodes using DNS Methods and apparatus for anchoring of mobile nodes using DNS

2002-06-28

2008-11-04

Nguyen, Steven H. D (Department: 2619)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Determination of communication parameters

C370S328000, C370S338000, C370S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07447162

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses for obtaining home agent assignment. The invention uses a DNS query to signal a request for dynamic home agent assignment. The DNS query will cause a content routing device to be notified that home agent assignment is being requested. The content routing device can then use predetermined metrics to select a home agent. A DNS response will then be sent back to the device that initiated the DNS query containing the IP address of the selected home agent.

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