On the Analysis of Cellular IP Access Networks

Abstract

Mobile IP represents a simple and scalable global mobility solution but lacks support for fast handoff control and real-time location tracking found in cellular networks today. In contrast, third generation cellular systems offer seamless mobility support but are built on complex and costly connection-oriented networking infrastructure that lacks the inherent flexibility, robustness and scalability found in IP networks. Future wireless networks should be capable of combining the strengths of both approaches without inheriting their weaknesses. In this paper we present analysis of Cellular IP, a new host mobility protocol which represents one such approach. Cellular IP incorporates a number of important cellular system features but remains firmly based on IP design principles. The protocol presented in this paper is implemented as extensions to the ns simulator.KeywordsPacket LossData PacketMobile HostHome AgentHandoff LatencyThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.