Self-installation of wireless access network terminals
US6636490B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Self installation of subscriber terminals in a wireless access network is desirable in order to reduce the costs of rolling-out such a network. However correct configuration of the terminal within a sub-method network by the subscriber cannot be relied upon. The present invention provides a method for installing subscriber terminals in a packet switched wireless access network comprising a plurality of base stations, wherein the terminals network address is dependent on the base station to which said terminal is radio linked, said method comprising the steps of determining a unique identification reference and the installation site for said terminal; pre-loading each of said base stations within the geographical area of said installation site with said reference and a network address for said terminal which is dependent on said base station; receiving a connect message including said reference from said terminal to one of said base stations; transmitting to said terminal the network address dependent on said receiving pre-loaded base station.
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