An Introduction to IP Mobility

The Information Age has redefined the way we live and work in many ways. The proliferation of computers, internetworks, and computer-enabled services offered over internetworks has provided an unprecedented level of flexibility and ease in many facets of our lives. For example, you need not leave home for a long period by using the Net to work, communicate with friends, pay bills, or order food. An inverse of this scenario is also possible when you need to access e-mail or other services available on the Net when you are on a short business trip. In such scenarios, it is essential to use mobile devices, such as notebooks, laptops, or personal digital assistants (PDAs) such as palmtops to connect to your mailbox ...

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