LOCAL IP ACCESS SCHEME

摘要

Local IP access is provided in a wireless network to facilitate access to one or more local services. In some implementations, different IP interfaces are used for accessing different services (e.g., local services and operator network services). A list that maps packet destinations to IP interfaces may be employed to determine which IP interface is to be used for sending a given packet. In some implementations an access point provides a proxy function (e.g., a proxy ARP function) for an access terminal. In some implementations an access point provides an agent function (e.g., a DHCP function) for an access terminal. NAT operations may be performed at an access point to enable the access terminal to access local services. In some aspects, an access point may determine whether to send a packet from an access terminal via a protocol tunnel based on the destination of the packet.

主权项

1. A method of communication, comprising:
receiving a first packet and a second packet from an access terminal at an access point, wherein the first packet is associated with a first Internet Protocol interface, the second packet is associated with a second Internet Protocol interface, and the second Internet Protocol interface is associated with an Internet Protocol address assigned to the access terminal for a local network; intercepting a packet directed to the local network Internet Protocol address; and processing the intercepted packet on behalf of the access terminal.