Patent ID: 7623863

Claim:
A method for adjusting connection parameters in a wireless network, comprising: establishing a first wireless connection with a base station using a first channel; establishing a second wireless connection with an endpoint using a second channel; receiving via the first wireless connection a modification request message from the base station requesting a modification of at least one parameter of the second wireless connection with the endpoint; notifying the endpoint that at least one parameter of the second wireless connection will be modified; sending the base station an affirmative response indicating the requested modification will be made to the at least one parameter of the second wireless connection; modifying the second wireless connection to comprise the modified at least one parameter of the second wireless connection; receiving from the base station an updated identity message comprising a new identity and the modified at least one parameter of the second wireless connection; forwarding to the endpoint the updated identity message; sending to the endpoint a handover request message, the handover request message requesting that the endpoint use the modified second wireless connection; and using the new identity in establishing a connection with the endpoint via the modified second wireless connection.