The procedures are the protocol exchange sequences used to retrieve the information. IrLMP-IAS services are a fairly simple example of a network management information publishing service. It exists primarily as a read-only mechanism for the exchange of configuration and management information between the two stations. Retrieve characteristics of each of the system objects. Through keeping this interface simple, two goals are met.
Systems can easily query one another for configuration information.
Low-cost systems can still leverage the services without any adverse impact on cost. Remember that many IrDA applications are found in commodity items where cost can be a significant issue. In this architecture, the local devices and processes register information into the information base that is represented by the server. IrDA client applications start by first referring to the remote station's information base. Given that little or no information is available to start this operation, the server IAP is always located at LSAP zero.