Title :
Mobile IP-based multicast as a service for mobile hosts
Author :
Chikarmane, Vineet ; Bunt, Rick ; Williamson, Carey
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Saskatchewan Univ., Saskatoon, Sask., Canada
Abstract :
There is an increasing need to support user mobility in today´s computing environments. The incorporation of multicast routing support in a mobile computing environment presents several challenges. Of special interest are mobile multicast schemes suitable for TCP/IP networks in general, and the Internet in particular. The paper outlines a design of network layer modules in a 4.3 BSD UNIX system to provide mobile routing support. This basic routing capability is then used to serve as the foundation for the design of a multicast service facility for mobile hosts. The scheme presented leverages for existing IP multicast for static hosts to effectively provide multicast services for mobile hosts as well
Keywords :
Internet; mobile radio; telecommunication channels; telecommunication network routing; transport protocols; 4.3 BSD UNIX system; Internet; TCP/IP networks; mobile IP-based multicast; mobile computing environment; mobile host service; multicast routing support; network layer module design; static hosts; user mobility; Computer networks; Explosions; IP networks; Internet; Mobile computing; Multicast protocols; Portable computers; Routing; TCPIP; Unicast;
Conference_Titel :
Services in Distributed and Networked Environments, 1995., Second International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Whistler, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7092-4
DOI :
10.1109/SDNE.1995.470468
