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
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Network mobility management function ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MIHF ⓘ |
| abstracts | Technology-specific link layer details ⓘ |
| aimsToImprove | User experience during mobility ⓘ |
| aimsToReduce |
Handover latency
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Packet loss during handover ⓘ |
| canBeLocatedIn |
Mobile node
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Network infrastructure ⓘ |
| canBeUsedWith |
Cellular networks
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Ethernet-based wired networks ⓘ IEEE 802 wireless networks NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| communicatesVia | MIH Protocol NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| definedInStandard | IEEE 802.21 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| enables |
Handover execution
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Handover preparation ⓘ Optimized handover decision making ⓘ |
| exchanges | MIH messages ⓘ |
| fullName | Media Independent Handover Function NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
Enable seamless handover between heterogeneous networks
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Provide a unified interface for mobility management ⓘ |
| interactsWith |
Higher layer mobility protocols
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Link layer technologies ⓘ |
| isDesignedFor |
Horizontal handover
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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
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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
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Discovery of available networks ⓘ Selection of target network for handover ⓘ |
| supportsHandoverBetween |
Heterogeneous access technologies
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Wired networks ⓘ Wireless networks ⓘ |
| supportsMobilityManagementFor |
Mobile nodes
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Network entities ⓘ |
| usesInformationAbout |
Link conditions
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Neighboring networks ⓘ Network capabilities ⓘ |
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