Patent ID: 8089867
Filing Date: 2012-01-03
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for allocating at least one payload data connection to at least one multiplex connection which is provided between a first network element and a second network element, comprising: generating and transmitting a first signaling message by the first network element to the second network element; indicating the readiness of the first network element to transport the at least one payload data connection via a multiplexed connection in each case to the second network element by the first signaling message; and allocating each of the at least one payload data connection in each case to a multiplexed connection between the first network element and the second network element or selecting a transport outside of a multiplexed connection for this payload data connection, depending on the indicated readiness of the first network element and on whether the transport of the at least one payload data connection via the multiplexed connection is supported by the second network element, the second network element, wherein a second signaling message which is generated in the second network element and transmitted to the first network element, the possible allocation of the at least one payload data connection to a multiplexed connection is indicated to the first network element.