Re: RE : [DNA-BOF] Re: link "hints"

[Bernard Aboba <aboba@internaut.com>]

> Yes, these measurements do not refer to the network topology. They
> provide information on the QoS that can be expected by using a given
> link layer interface (and then a given network topology). I find no
> sense in directing an ongoing traffic to a new interface if it is
> overloaded and the signal quality is very poor. So these measurements
> characterising current link capabilities will help in choosing the right
> network topology to use for the Mobile Node.

Are you advocating the addition of roaming and load balancing work to the
DNA charter?

> In my opinion, hints cataloging work should be as much exhaustive as
> possible.

There is no doubt that such work is useful. The question is whether the
DNA charter should include general work on "hints" or just "hints" that
are relevant to determining the subnet of a point of attachment.