Questions and Answers
What information is contained in the Home Location Register (HLR)?
What is the function of the Visited Mobile Services Switching Center (MSC)?
What does the Visitor Location Record (VLR) contain?
What is a characteristic of wireless, mobility impact on higher layer protocols?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a potential issue that TCP faces when dealing with wireless links?
Signup and view all the answers
What does MSRN stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a consequence of delayed impairments for real-time traffic in mobile networks?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following describes the impact of bit-errors on mobile communications?
Signup and view all the answers
What are the effects of limited bandwidth on wireless links?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the best definition of 'best effort service model' in the context of mobile networking?
Signup and view all the answers
The first MSC visited during a call is referred to as the ______ MSC.
Signup and view all the answers
New MSCs add on to the end of the MSC chain as the mobile moves to a new ______.
Signup and view all the answers
An optional path ______ step can be taken to shorten the multi-MSC chain.
Signup and view all the answers
In GSM, the network to which a mobile user's permanent phone number belongs is called the home ______.
Signup and view all the answers
The Home MSC serves as the point of contact to obtain a routable address of the mobile user's ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Mobile IP Registration
- Unicast agent advertisement sent to mobile nodes allows them to function as if they received unsolicited advertisements.
- Registration of Care-of Address (COA) with the home agent is essential once a mobile IP node obtains a COA.
- COA registration can occur via the foreign agent or directly by the mobile IP node.
Steps for COA Registration
- Mobile node sends a Mobile IP registration message to the foreign agent after receiving its advertisement.
- Registration message is transmitted within a UDP datagram to port 434.
- Foreign agent records the mobile node’s permanent IP address and forwards the registration message to the home agent.
- Home agent verifies registration request authenticity and correctness before responding with a confirmation reply.
- Foreign agent relays the home agent's reply to the mobile node, completing the registration process.
Mobile IP Registration Example
- Example involves a home agent with an IP address (HA) of 128.119.40.7 and a foreign agent COA of 79.129.13.2.
- Mobile agent’s permanent address (MA) is 128.119.40.186, with registration lifetime values exchanged to manage sessions.
- Provides encapsulation format for packet transfers.
Mobile IP: Indirect Routing
- Involves packets nested within other packets sent from home agent to foreign agent.
- The destination addresses can be either the current COA or the permanent address of the mobile node.
Cellular Network Architecture
- Home network is the primary service provider, e.g., Sprint or Verizon.
- Home Location Register (HLR) contains user information like phone number, services, and current location, which may differ from the home network.
- Visited network temporarily serves the mobile user, with Visitor Location Register (VLR) handling current user data.
GSM Mobility Handling
- Mobile Switching Center (MSC) is integral in routing calls through the home network.
- In roaming scenarios, the home MSC consults the HLR to obtain the mobile user’s current location and sets up calls accordingly.
GSM Handoff
- Handoff aims to maintain call continuity while shifting to another base station.
- Driven by factors like stronger signal reception or load balancing.
- The old base station initiates handoffs while resources are efficiently managed in the network.
Anchor MSC Concept
- During a call, the first MSC accessed is the anchor MSC, maintaining the call route.
- New MSC segments may extend the call chain as the mobile user transitions to different networks.
GSM vs. Mobile IP
- Home System: Refers to the network linked with the user's permanent number in GSM, corresponding to the home network in Mobile IP.
- Gateway Mobile Switching Center: Acts as a contact point for routing in GSM; equivalent to the home agent in Mobile IP.
- HLR and VLR: Function similar to home agent and foreign agent in managing user information and session details.
- MSRN/Roaming Number: Represents the temporary address used in call routing, akin to the care-of address.
Impact of Mobility on Higher Layer Protocols
- Mobility should theoretically maintain minimal impact on service models for TCP and UDP over wireless networks.
- Real-world scenarios face packet loss and delays, affecting performance and leading TCP to mistakenly reduce congestion windows during handoffs.
- Bandwidth limitations of wireless links can also impair real-time traffic quality and overall service efficiency.
Agent Discovery
- ICMP message type 9 is used for router discovery, helping mobile nodes learn the agent's IP address.
- The router discovery message includes critical fields like:
- Home agent bit (H) - signifies if the agent serves as a home agent.
- Foreign agent bit (F) - indicates if the agent acts as a foreign agent.
- Registration required bit (R) - mandates mobile users to register with a foreign agent to obtain a care-of address.
- M and G encapsulation bits - denote whether encapsulation other than IP-in-IP is used.
- Care-of address (COA) fields provided by the foreign agent.
Agent Solicitation
- A mobile node can send an ICMP agent solicitation message (type 10) to actively learn about agents.
- Upon receiving a solicitation, the agent will respond with a unicast agent advertisement to the mobile node.
Registration with the Home Agent
- Registration of the care-of address (COA) with the home agent requires four key steps:
- The mobile node transmits a registration message to the foreign agent via UDP on port 434.
- The foreign agent documents the mobile node's permanent IP address and sends the registration request to the home agent.
- The home agent verifies authenticity, replies with details like home agent address and registration identification.
- The foreign agent forwards the registration reply to the mobile node, completing the registration.
Mobile IP and Indirect Routing
- Indirect routing involves sending packets from the home agent to the foreign agent encapsulated within another packet.
- The destination IP address and care-of address must be correctly managed for communication.
Cellular Network Architecture
- Represents a structure that includes multiple Mobile Switching Centers (MSCs) operated by different providers.
- Each MSC manages the communication within its respective cellular network.
Handling Mobility in Cellular Networks
- Home network: The network of the user's cellular provider (e.g., Sprint, Verizon).
- Home Location Register (HLR): Database containing user profiles, services, and current location.
- Visited network: The network where the mobile user currently resides.
- Visitor Location Register (VLR): Database for users currently in the visited network.
GSM: Indirect Routing to Mobile
- The home MSC consults the HLR to retrieve the roaming number for a mobile user in a visited network.
- Call routing involves coordination between home and visited MSCs for establishing connections.
GSM: Handoff
- Handoff aims to allow seamless call routing via a new base station without interruptions.
- Handovers may occur due to stronger signal availability or load balancing; the specific reasons are determined by the network policy rather than the GSM standard.
- The process begins with the old Base Station (BSS) notifying the MSC about a handoff.
GSM Handoff Process
- The old BSS communicates with the MSC regarding potential new BSSs.
- The MSC allocates resources and sets up paths to the new BSS.
- The mobile user is signaled to switch to the new BSS, completing the handoff as resources from the old BSS are released.
GSM Handoff Between MSCs
- The anchor MSC serves as the initial point of contact during a call.
- Communication remains routed through the anchor MSC while new MSCs are added as the mobile user moves.
- An optional path minimization step may be applied to enhance routing efficiency.
Mobility: GSM vs. Mobile IP
- Home system in GSM refers to the network with the user's permanent phone number.
- Gateway Mobile Switching Center functions similarly to the Home agent in Mobile IP, facilitating connections to the user's routable address.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the essential concepts of Mobile IP registration, including the unicast agent advertisement and the steps involved in registering a Care-of Address (COA). Participants will learn how mobile nodes interact with foreign and home agents to ensure seamless connectivity. Test your understanding of the registration process and its practical applications.
