Access point, L2 switch and method for supporting mobile multicast handover using the access point and the L2 switch

摘要

PURPOSE: A wireless connection apparatus, L2 switch, and multicast handover support method using the same are provided to support multicast handover between cells of a mobile node within a second layer network apparatus based on a mobile wireless communication network. CONSTITUTION: A handover management unit(124) manages MAC address information of a mobile node which contacts to a wireless communication network. The handover management unit manages group information and a multicast service source for a multicast service. The multicast service is provided to the mobile node. The handover management unit interlocks with an L2 switch. The handover management unit supports multicast handover between cells of the mobile node by providing the information to the L2 switch.