System and method for controlling an associated network connection with a mechanism of terminating the same

摘要

A system has a first entity and a second entity. The first entity and second entity are arranged to have a control interface therebetween. At least one of said first and second entities is arranged to associate a resource with at least one connection. At least one of said first and second entities has means for checking the status of the connection and to release an associated resource if the connection is terminated.