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BAP: Bandwidth Allocation Protocol

The Bandwidth Allocation Protocol (BAP) can be used to manage the number of links in a multi-link bundle. BAP defines datagrams to coordinate adding and removing individual links in a multi-link bundle, as well as specifying which peer is responsible for various decisions regarding managing bandwidth during a multi-link connection. BAP provides a set of rules governing dynamic bandwidth allocation through call control. Bandwidth Allocation Control Protocol (BACP) is the associated control protocol for BAP to connect two peers. After BACP reaches the opened state, either peer MAY request another link be added to the bundle by sending a BAP Call- or Callback-Request packet. A Call-Request packet is sent if the implementation wishes to originate the call for the new link, and a Callback-Request packet is sent if the implementation wishes its peer to originate the call for the new link. The implementation receiving a Call- or Callback-Request MUST respond with a Call- or Callback-Response with a valid Response Code. The removal of a link is controlled by a link drop message in BAP.

Standard Organization

IETF

Related Document

RFC 2125