Alternative Topologies


While the topology presented in the previous sections is ideal for learning Mobile IP in the lab, it requires a significant number of routers and is beyond the facilities of many small labs. The following topologies present several methods for integrating different Mobile IP components.

Single-Router Topology

At the opposite end of the spectrum from the topology shown in Figure 4-1, Figure 4-2 demonstrates a lab scenario using only a single-router topology. Coupled with a pair of computersone acting as a Mobile Node and the other acting as a CNthis solution has most of the capabilities but is more complex to understand because all the functions are integrated. One key behavior about this configuration is that IOS Mobile IP does not use tunneling when the Home Agent and FA are on the same router. Instead, the forwarding entries are updated based on the interface to which the Mobile Node is attached.

Figure 4-2. Single-Router Test Topology


Other Options for Single-Router Topology

In between these two topologies are a number of other options. Eliminating the IS and replacing the CN with a computer are good options that can have minimal impact on the testing. Without the IS, it will not be clear how the redistribution works, but Mobile IP still functions the same. You can also combine the two FAs into one FA with two interfaces, but it will not be clear when the Mobile Node changes links, because the CoA does not change using the configuration in Example 4-4. To ensure that a CoA change is seen, each interface where the Mobile Node attaches needs to be configured as a CoA and the interface-only option should be used. Normally with two CoAes configured, the FA would advertise both addresses out both interfaces. However, with the interface-only command, only the address of the physical interface is advertised.



    Mobile IP Technology and Applications
    Mobile IP Technology and Applications
    ISBN: 158705132X
    EAN: 2147483647
    Year: 2005
    Pages: 124

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