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IETF RFC 5986

Discovering the Local Location Information Server (LIS)

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Organization: IETF
Publication Date: 1 September 2010
Status: active
Page Count: 16
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Discovery of the correct Location Information Server (LIS) in the local access network is necessary for Devices that wish to acquire location information from the network. A method is described for the discovery of a LIS in the access network serving a Device. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) options for IP versions 4 and 6 are defined that specify a domain name. This domain name is then used as input to a URI-enabled NAPTR (U-NAPTR) resolution process.

Document History

IETF RFC 5986
September 1, 2010
Discovering the Local Location Information Server (LIS)
Discovery of the correct Location Information Server (LIS) in the local access network is necessary for Devices that wish to acquire location information from the network. A method is described for...

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