IMHP: A mobile host protocol for the internet

Abstract

This paper describes a protocol that allows transparent routing of IP packets to mobile hosts in the Internet, while using only the mobile host's home IP address. The protocol, called IMHP (Internet Mobile Host Protocol), requires no changes in stationary hosts that communicate with mobile hosts, and requires no changes in mobile hosts above the IP level. IMHP quickly converges to optimal routing following the movement of a mobile host, while preserving the current level of security in the Internet. Detailed examples of operation are presented. © 1994.