Method and apparatus for performing IP configuration after handoff in WLAN

A method comprising:

• obtaining, at a mobile station, a first set of Internet protocol (IP) configuration parameters;
• establishing a session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters via a first access point;
• receiving, using one or more applications, data from a source terminal during the session, wherein the data is received via the first access point;
• performing a handoff from the first access point to a second access point;
• continuing to receive the data from the source terminal via the second access point during the session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters;
• and
• performing IP configuration, concurrently with receiving the data from the source terminal via the second access point, to obtain a second set of IP configuration parameters for the second access point.

A mobile station comprising:

• means for obtaining a first set of Internet protocol (IP) configuration parameters;
• means for establishing a session via a first access point based on the first set of IP configuration parameters;
• means for receiving, using one or more applications, data from a source terminal during the session, wherein the data is received via the first access point;
• means for performing a handoff from the first access point to a second access point, wherein the means for receiving data continues to receive the data from the source terminal via the second access point during the session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters;
• and
• means for performing IP configuration, concurrently with the means for receiving data continuing to receive the data from the source terminal via the second access point, to obtain a second set of IP configuration parameters for the second access point.

A non-transitory processor-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:

• obtain, at a mobile station, a first set of Internet protocol (IP) configuration parameters;
• establish a session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters via a first access point;
• receive, using one or more applications, data from a source terminal during the session, wherein the data is received via the first access point;
• perform a handoff from the first access point to a second access point;
• continue to receive the data from the source terminal via the second access point during the session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters;
• and
• perform IP configuration, concurrently with receiving the data from the source terminal via the second access point, to obtain a second set of IP configuration parameters for the second access point.

At least one processor comprising:

• a first module to obtain a first set of Internet protocol (IP) configuration parameters;
• a second module to establish a session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters via a first access point;
• a third module to receive, using one or more applications, data from a source terminal during the session, wherein the data is received via the first access point;
• a fourth module to perform a handoff from the first access point to a second access point, wherein the third module continues to receive the data from the source terminal via the second access point during the session based on the first set of IP configuration parameters via the second access point;
• and
• a fifth module to perform IP configuration, concurrently with the third module receiving the data from the source terminal via the second access point, to obtain a second set of IP configuration parameters for the second access point.