MIH Function

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The MIH Function is a core component of IEEE 802.21 that enables seamless handover between heterogeneous wireless and wired networks by providing a unified interface for mobility management.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Component of IEEE 802.21
Network mobility management function
abbreviation MIHF
abstracts Technology-specific link layer details
aimsToImprove User experience during mobility
aimsToReduce Handover latency
Packet loss during handover
canBeLocatedIn Mobile node
Network infrastructure
canBeUsedWith Cellular networks
Ethernet-based wired networks
IEEE 802 wireless networks NERFINISHED
communicatesVia MIH Protocol NERFINISHED
definedInStandard IEEE 802.21 NERFINISHED
enables Handover execution
Handover preparation
Optimized handover decision making
exchanges MIH messages
fullName Media Independent Handover Function NERFINISHED
hasPurpose Enable seamless handover between heterogeneous networks
Provide a unified interface for mobility management
interactsWith Higher layer mobility protocols
Link layer technologies
isDesignedFor Horizontal handover
Vertical handover
isIndependentOf Specific radio access technology
isMediaIndependent true
isPartOf Media Independent Handover framework NERFINISHED
offersInterface MIH Service Access Point NERFINISHED
operatesAtLayer Link layer and above
provides Media Independent Command Service NERFINISHED
Media Independent Event Service NERFINISHED
Media Independent Handover Services NERFINISHED
Media Independent Information Service NERFINISHED
providesTo Mobility management entities
requires MIH-capable peers
standardizedBy IEEE NERFINISHED
supports Configuration of handover parameters
Discovery of available networks
Selection of target network for handover
supportsHandoverBetween Heterogeneous access technologies
Wired networks
Wireless networks
supportsMobilityManagementFor Mobile nodes
Network entities
usesInformationAbout Link conditions
Neighboring networks
Network capabilities

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