Method for assigning home agent in mobile network

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 sel...

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Zusammenfassung: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.