What is a Mobile Node?
Mobile nodes are devices that are capable of connecting to the Internet from a variety of different points of entry. The benefit of this type of Internet-connected device is that persons who are on the go may establish a connection to the Internet from a wide range of locations. Thanks to the presence of a mobile node, it is possible to conduct business or just enjoy browsing the Internet without being confined to the office. In a broad sense, a mobile node is any mobile device that can be used to make a remote or portable connection to the Internet. Within the scope of that definition, such Internet-connected devices as cell phones, laptop computers, and handheld devices can all be considered examples of a mobile node. In each case, the device contains all the elements necessary to connect with the Internet whenever wired or wireless connectivity is possible at a given location. Depending on the configuration, a router may also be considered a mobile node. What sets a mobile node apar