> > The problem with this proposal is that the AP doesn't exist as far as IETF
is
> > concerned. An AP is not an IP device, and it is not on the map as far as the
> > Internet architecture is concerned.. Routers do exist and therefore the fast
RA
> > could be standardized in the IETF.
> >
> > That said, I think the proposal is a good one and it should be taken to IEEE
> > 802.11. Somehow, we need to figure out a way to get 802.11 to pay more
attention
> > to MIP.
> >
> > jak
>
> as i know, there are two 802.11 deployments : with relays APs and with
integrated AP/AR.
> thus, i think this proposal(APs cache RAs) can be considered in IETF if
802.11 deployments with "integrated AP/AR" is considered. what do you think?
>
If the AP and AR are integrated, then this proposal is no different than having
the router send the RA after the MN has done the reassociate and 802.1x, if any.
Again, a good idea in any case.
jak
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