Method and apparatus for interworking authorization of dual stack operation

摘要

A method of allowing interworking authorization of dual stack operation is provided. The method allows for simultaneous operation in both IPv4 and IPv6 if a terminal is authorized and authenticated to use both versions. The method utilizes the following steps: requesting authentication from an authorization entity in a wireless communication system; and receiving an authentication message from the authorization entity if the authentication is successful, wherein the authentication message contains an authorization to use at least one internet protocol version to establish at least one secure tunnel for communication.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
requesting, at a mobile station, authentication from a home authorization device in a wireless communication system; and receiving an authentication message from the home authorization device if the authentication is successful, wherein the authentication message contains an authorization to use 1) a first internet protocol version only and not a second internet protocol version, 2) the second internet protocol version only and not the first internet protocol version, or 3) both the first and second internet protocol versions to establish at least one wireless secure tunnel with the mobile station for communication.