A system and method for enabling inter-frequency handover of mobile terminals in a wireless communications network

摘要

A method for switching the association of a mobile node (102) in a wireless communication network (100) from a first access point (106-1) to a second access point (106-2), the method comprising: within the mobile node (102): Operating the mobile node (102) to communicate on a first frequency with the first access point (106-1) to which the mobile node (102) is associated; if the mobile node (102) determines that it is to be associated with the second access point (106-2), operating the mobile node (102) to perform a handover process in response to determining the association of the mobile node (102 ) initiated with the second access point (106-2); by sending a request message on a second frequency for receipt by the second access point (106-2) containing a quality of service condition; and operating the mobile node (102) to change its communication frequency back to the first frequency after transmission of the ...