Home Agent Mobile IP technology is a critical component of next-generation wireless networks such as WiMAX that are migrating to an all-IP infrastructure to support of high performance mobile broadband services. Mobile IP technology enables macro mobility of subscriber stations, ensuring a consistent user experience and set of capabilities no matter where subscribers attach to the network. The WiChorus Home Agent serves as an anchor point for subscribers, providing easy, secure roaming with QoS capabilities to optimize their mobile experience. The WiChorus Home Agent works in conjunction with a foreign agent, such as the WiChorus ASN Gateway, to provide an efficient end-to-end Mobile IP solution. The WiChorus Home Agent is available on the SmartCore wireless core services platforms, providing maximum performance, scalability and design flexibility.
Key features and benefits
WiMAX Forum NWG-compliant
Industry-leading performance with support for line rate QoS, accounting and security
Carrier class hardware and software design for maximum availability
Massive scalability with support for over 1 million sessions
Extensive accounting and billing capabilities, including per subscriber/per application
Hot-lining support enables redirecting service flows for monitoring or security
Mobile IP traversal of NAT devices for design flexibility
Static and dynamic Home Agent address assignment
The WiChorus Intelligent Home Agent is available on the SC 100, SC 600 and SC 1400 SmartCore platforms.
