Server for control plane at mobile communication network and method for controlling local IP access service

A core network entity of taking charge of a Local IP Access (LIPA) service within a mobile communication network, the core network entity comprising:

• a receiver configured to receive an initial message comprising LIPA related information and capability information from Home (e)NodeB, wherein the LIPA related information comprises at least one of Access Point Name (APN) for LIPA and information for a local gateway, and the capability information comprises a first indicator indicating whether the Home (e)NodeB supports a LIPA function, and the initial message comprises an attachment request message by a terminal;
• a controller configured to control to determine whether the terminal uses a LIPA service at the Home (e)NodeB by considering at least one of the LIPA related information within the initial message, the capability information within the initial message, and subscriber information of the terminal, in response to the initial message, and store a result of the determination;
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• a transmitter configured to encapsulate an attachment accept message comprising a second indicator indicating whether the terminal uses a LIPA service at the Home (e)NodeB in an initial setup message to transmit to the Home (e)NodeB for transmission to the terminal,
• wherein the receiver is further configured to receive, from the terminal via the Home (e)NodeB, a request related to bearer setup for LIPA only when the second indicator indicates that the terminal uses the LIPA server at the Home (e)NodeB.