Patent ID: 9137832
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: H04W

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to at least: direct establishment of a connection of the apparatus with a core network via a wide area radio access network, the core network being coupled to a first external network; select or receive selection of a local area network that is distinct from the wide area radio access network, and that is coupled to a second external network via one or more local gateways, the second external network being the same as or different from the first external network; receive from the core network a list identifying one or more possible local gateways and instructions on how to select a local gateway from the list; select a local gateway from the list in accordance with the instructions; receive an identity of a selected local gateway from the core network; and direct contact with the selected local gateway based on the identity, and establishment of a connection of the apparatus with the selected local gateway, the apparatus thereby being connected to the second external network via the local area network and selected local gateway.