WMC-4
WMC-4
Definition:
Mobile IP is a protocol developed by the IETF (Internet
Engineering Task Force) to allow mobile devices to move
between networks while maintaining a permanent IP
address.
It Enables uninterrupted network connectivity when
moving across different IP networks.
Key Terminologies
• Home Agent (HA):
A router in the home network that tunnels packets to the
mobile node.
• Foreign Agent (FA):
A router in the visited network that helps deliver data to the
mobile node.
• Mobile Node (MN):
A device that moves across networks while maintaining
communication.
• Care-of Address (CoA):
Temporary address assigned to the mobile node while visiting
another network.
Fig: Mobile IP example network
Fig: Packet delivery to and from the mobile node
Working of Mobile-ip:
• Mobile Node moves to a foreign network.
• Mobile Node registers its new Care-of Address with the Home Agent.
• Home Agent intercepts packets and tunnels them to the CoA via FA.
• Foreign Agent receives and delivers the packets to the Mobile Node.
Dynamic host configuration protocol
(DHCP)
• Definition:
DHCP is a network protocol used to automatically assign
IP addresses and other network configuration
parameters to devices on a network. Developed by
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
• Protocol Port: UDP ports 67 (server) and 68 (client)
DHCP Components
DHCP Server: Assigns and manages IP addresses.
DHCP Client: Device that requests IP settings.
IP Address Pool: Range of addresses the server can assign.
Lease: Duration an IP address is assigned to a client.
Fig: Basic DHCP configuration
Characteristics of MANET
• Instant infrastructure
• Disaster relief
• Remote areas
• Effectiveness
• Dynamic topologies
• Infrastructure-less and decentralized
• Multi-hop routing
• Limited bandwidth and battery
• Autonomous and self-organizing
Fig: MANETs and mobile IP
Routing in
Mobile Host