Wlan as a software node for hybrid coupling in an interaction between wlan and a mobile communication system

摘要

"WLAN as a logical support node for hybrid coupling in an interaction between WLAN and a mobile communication system". A method is provided for supporting an interaction between a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and a mobile communication network. The mobile communication network, for example, UMTS network, has a Gateway General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) support node (GGSN) and a GPRS Server Support Node (SGSN). Interaction (IWF) The method comprises the steps of establishing (199) at least one User Plan Wrapper (GTPU) - GPRS Encapsulation Protocol between IWF and GGSN to transfer data signals and establishing (198) at least one GPRS .