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Table 2 Summary of MPTCP signals

From: Nearby live virtual machine migration using cloudlets and multipath TCP

Signalling

Name

Function

MP_CAPABLE

Multipath TCP Capable

Checks the capability of the end host on establishing a MPTCP connection

MP_JOIN

Join Connection

Adds additional subflow to existing MPTCP connection

REMOVE_ADDR

Remove Address

Removes failed subflow

MP_PRIO

Multipath Priority

Inform subflow priority

MP_FASTCLOSE

Fast Close

Closes MPTCP connection abruptly.

ADD_ADDR22

Add Address

Informs the availability of additional IP address to the paired host