Method and system for handling a dynamic host configuration protocol internet protocol version 4 address release
US10079801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/04
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses are provided for allocating an internet protocol (IP) address by a packet data network gateway (PGW) in a wireless communication system. A binding update message to request the IP address of a terminal, is received from a serving gateway (SGW). The IP address of the terminal is allocated. A binding acknowledgement message including the IP address is transmitted to the SGW. A dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) discover message is received from the SGW. A DHCP offer message including the IP address assigned to the terminal, is transmitted to the SGW.
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