Networking and Mobility

RFC 3963: Network Mobility (NEMO) Basic Support Protocol

RFC 3963 specifies the Network Mobility (NEMO) Basic Support Protocol, designed to manage the mobility of entire networks moving across various points of attachment to the Internet. This protocol extends Mobile IPv6 (MIPv6) functionalities to support not only mobile nodes but also entire networks that move, ensuring continuous Internet connectivity for nodes within these moving networks. It is particularly relevant for scenarios where networks installed in vehicles, trains, or aircraft need to maintain uninterrupted Internet access as they move from one location to another. The NEMO Basic Support Protocol allows these mobile networks to change their point of attachment to the Internet while preserving existing sessions and communications. This is achieved through the use of a Mobile Router that acts as a gateway for the nodes in the moving network, maintaining a consistent interface to the Internet regardless of the network's physical location.