Patent ID: 7801078
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method performed by a subscriber station for allocating Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for the subscriber station, the method comprising: starting an initialization procedure by searching downlink channels and obtaining synchronization with a base station; performing a ranging procedure with the base station to adjust uplink transmit parameters; receiving, from the base station, allocation of a basic management connection identifier and a first management connection identifier in order to negotiate basic functions with the base station; registering with the base station after authentication; receiving, from the base station, allocation of a network management connection identifier for identifying a network service provider, a secondary management connection identifier used for IP connectivity after registering with the base station, and a transport connection identifier used for a data transmission connection; transmitting, to the base station, an agent solicitation message using the transport connection identifier or the secondary management connection identifier; and receiving periodically, from the base station, an agent advertising message in a multicast or broadcast format through the transport connection identifier or the secondary management connection identifier, wherein the IP connectivity is achieved by: