Bearer switching method, home nodeb gateway, and home nodeb

A bearer switching method, comprising:

• sending a first relocation request message to a target home NodeB gateway (HNB GW), wherein the first relocation request message is used to request switching of a local IP access (LIPA) bearer;
• and
• when the target HNB GW determines according to the first relocation request message that a target home NodeB (HNB) does not support LIPA mobility, receiving a switching failure message sent by the target HNB GW, wherein the switching failure message is used to indicate a failure to switch the LIPA bearer.

A home NodeB gateway (HNB GW), comprising:

• a receiver, configured to receive a first relocation request message sent by a source home NodeB (HNB), wherein the first relocation request message is used to request switching of a local IP access (LIPA) bearer;
• and
• a processor, configured to determine, according to the first relocation request message, whether a target HNB supports LIPA mobility, so as to perform a corresponding switching operation.

A home NodeB (HNB), comprising:

• a transmitter, configured to send a first relocation request message to a target home NodeB gateway (HNB GW), wherein the first relocation request message is used to request switching of a local IP access LIPA bearer;
• and
• a receiver, configured to, when the target HNB GW determines according to the first relocation request message that a target home NodeB (HNB) does not support LIPA mobility, receive a switching failure message sent by the target HNB GW, wherein the switching failure message is used to indicate a failure to switch the LIPA bearer.