| Mobile IP allows a mobile device to roam to different IP networks while still being identified by its original IP address. Designed to be used with the GHNet TCP/IP stack, it provides the same high quality and performance that embedded systems designers have come to expect from Green Hills Software. |
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Features
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Works with or without a foreign agent present |
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Mobile IP will detect when the mobile node has changed subnets and automatically register with the home agent, without any user intervention. |
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A notification function is provided so that the state of the mobile can be accurately tracked. |
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All operation parameters can be configured at runtime. |
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100% RFC compliant |
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Link layer independent |
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User control of Mobile IP operation includes the ability to start move detection, notify of a possible network change and re-register with the current agent
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| Runtime Configuration |
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Number of retransmissions and timeout values for all components of Mobile IP, such as registration and solicitations. |
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A device can be configured to either co-locate or use a foreign agent. |
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Call back functions to provide authentication information when authenticating to various foreign agents. |
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Information about the home agent can be provided, including address and authentication information. |
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The device can optionally be set to also receive broadcast messages from the home network. |
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The registration lifetime can be biased downward which assists in move detection as well as avoiding registration timeouts. |
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User preference dictates the use of a foreign agent or a co-located address. |
