969 research outputs found
Channel Allocation in An Overlaid Mesh Network
In spite of recent advancement of Wireless Mesh Technology, a lot of research challenges remained to be solved to extract the full capacity of this modern technology. As 802.11a/b/g standards make available the use of multi radio multi channel in a wireless node, a lot of research activities are going on to efficiently allocate the channel of a Mesh Network to boost its overall performances. In this research, the prospect of dividing the total network area into two non-overlapping channels of a given Mesh Network is investigated and analyzed numerically. It is found that the throughput is doubled as well as the fairness improves considerably if we deploy two channels instead of single channel backbone. An extensive simulation study has been carried out to find the optimum coverage area between two channels. The study shows that at a particular point of allocation, the network gives the optimum response.fi=OpinnÀytetyö kokotekstinÀ PDF-muodossa.|en=Thesis fulltext in PDF format.|sv=LÀrdomsprov tillgÀngligt som fulltext i PDF-format
PACE: Simple Multi-hop Scheduling for Single-radio 802.11-based Stub Wireless Mesh Networks
IEEE 802.11-based Stub Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs) are a cost-effective and flexible solution to extend wired network infrastructures. Yet, they suffer from two major problems: inefficiency and unfairness. A number of approaches have been proposed to tackle these problems, but they are too restrictive, highly complex, or require time synchronization and modifications to the IEEE 802.11 MAC.
PACE is a simple multi-hop scheduling mechanism for Stub WMNs overlaid on the IEEE 802.11 MAC that jointly addresses the inefficiency and unfairness problems. It limits transmissions to a single mesh node at each time and ensures that each node has the opportunity to transmit a packet in each network-wide transmission round. Simulation results demonstrate that PACE can achieve optimal network capacity utilization and greatly outperforms state of the art CSMA/CA-based solutions as far as goodput, delay, and fairness are concerned
Hybrid routing and bridging strategies for large scale mobile ad hoc networks
Multi-hop packet radio networks (or mobile ad-hoc networks) are an ideal technology to establish instant communication infrastructure for military and civilian applications in which both hosts and routers are mobile. In this dissertation, a position-based/link-state hybrid, proactive routing protocol (Position-guided Sliding-window Routing - PSR) that provides for a flat, mobile ad-hoc routing architecture is described, analyzed and evaluated. PSR is based on the superposition of link-state and position-based routing, and it employs a simplified way of localizing routing overhead, without having to resort to complex, multiple-tier routing organization schemes. A set of geographic routing zones is defined for each node, where the purpose of the ith routing zone is to restrict propagation of position updates, advertising position differentials equal to the radius of the (i-i )th routing zone. Thus, the proposed protocol controls position-update overhead generation and propagation by making the overhead generation rate and propagation distance directly proportional to the amount of change in a node\u27s geographic position. An analytical model and framework is provided, in order to study the various design issues and trade-offs of PSR routing mechanism, discuss their impact on the protocol\u27s operation and effectiveness, and identify optimal values for critical design parameters, under different mobility scenarios. In addition an in-depth performance evaluation, via modeling and simulation, was performed in order to demonstrate PSR\u27s operational effectiveness in terms of scalability, mobility support, and efficiency. Furthermore, power and energy metrics, such as path fading and battery capacity considerations, are integrated into the routing decision (cost function) in order to improve PSR\u27s power efficiency and network lifetime. It is demonstrated that the proposed routing protocol is ideal for deployment and implementation especially in large scale mobile ad hoc networks.
Wireless local area networks (WLAN) are being deployed widely to support networking needs of both consumer and enterprise applications, and IEEE 802.11 specification is becoming the de facto standard for deploying WLAN. However IEEE 802.11 specifications allow only one hop communication between nodes. A layer-2 bridging solution is proposed in this dissertation, to increase the range of 802.11 base stations using ad hoc networking, and therefore solve the hotspot communication problem, where a large number of mobile users require Internet access through an access point. In the proposed framework nodes are divided into levels based on their distance (hops) from the access point. A layer-2 bridging tree is built based on the level concept, and a node in certain level only forwards packets to nodes in its neighboring level. The specific mechanisms for the forwarding tree establishment as well as for the data propagation are also introduced and discussed. An analytical model is also presented in order to analyze the saturation throughput of the proposed mechanism, while its applicability and effectiveness is evaluated via modeling and simulation. The corresponding numerical results demonstrate and confirm the significant area coverage extension that can be achieved by the solution, when compared with the conventional 802.1 lb scheme. Finally, for implementation purposes, a hierarchical network structure paradigm based on the combination of these two protocols and models is introduced
Cross Layer Aware Adaptive MAC based on Knowledge Based Reasoning for Cognitive Radio Computer Networks
In this paper we are proposing a new concept in MAC layer protocol design for
Cognitive radio by combining information held by physical layer and MAC layer
with analytical engine based on knowledge based reasoning approach. In the
proposed system a cross layer information regarding signal to interference and
noise ratio (SINR) and received power are analyzed with help of knowledge based
reasoning system to determine minimum power to transmit and size of contention
window, to minimize backoff, collision, save power and drop packets. The
performance analysis of the proposed protocol indicates improvement in power
saving, lowering backoff and significant decrease in number of drop packets.
The simulation environment was implement using OMNET++ discrete simulation tool
with Mobilty framework and MiXiM simulation library.Comment: 8 page
Improving the Performance of Medium Access Control Protocols for Mobile Adhoc Network with Smart Antennas
Requirements for high quality links and great demand for high throughput in Wireless
LAN especially Mobile Ad-hoc Network has motivated new enhancements and work in
Wireless communications such as Smart Antenna Systems. Smart (adaptive) Antennas
enable spatial reuse, increase throughput and they increase the communication range
because of the increase directivity of the antenna array. These enhancements quantified
for the physical layer may not be efficiently utilized, unless the Media Access Control
(MAC) layer is designed accordingly.
This thesis implements the behaviours of two MAC protocols, ANMAC and MMAC
protocols in OPNET simulator. This method is known as the Physical-MAC layer
simulation model. The entire physical layer is written in MATLAB, and MATLAB is
integrated into OPNET to perform the necessary stochastic physical layer simulations.
The aim is to investigate the performance improvement in throughput and delay of the
selected MAC Protocols when using Smart Antennas in a mobile environment. Analytical
methods were used to analyze the average throughput and delay performance of the
selected MAC Protocols with Adaptive Antenna Arrays in MANET when using spatial
diversity. Comparison study has been done between the MAC protocols when using
Switched beam antenna and when using the proposed scheme.
It has been concluded that the throughput and delay performance of the selected protocols
have been improved by the use of Adaptive Antenna Arrays. The throughput and delay
performance of ANMAC-SW and ANMAC-AA protocols was evaluated in details
against regular Omni 802.11 stations. Our results promise significantly enhancement over
Omni 802.11, with a throughput of 25% for ANMAC-SW and 90% for ANMC-AA.
ANMAC-AA outperforms ANMAC-SW protocol by 60%. Simulation experiments
indicate that by using the proposed scheme with 4 Adaptive Antenna Array per a node,
the average throughput in the network can be improved up to 2 to 2.5 times over that
obtained by using Switched beam Antennas. The proposed scheme improves the
performances of both ANMAC and MMAC protocols but ANMAC outperforms MMAC
by 30%
State-of-the-art in Power Line Communications: from the Applications to the Medium
In recent decades, power line communication has attracted considerable
attention from the research community and industry, as well as from regulatory
and standardization bodies. In this article we provide an overview of both
narrowband and broadband systems, covering potential applications, regulatory
and standardization efforts and recent research advancements in channel
characterization, physical layer performance, medium access and higher layer
specifications and evaluations. We also identify areas of current and further
study that will enable the continued success of power line communication
technology.Comment: 19 pages, 12 figures. Accepted for publication, IEEE Journal on
Selected Areas in Communications. Special Issue on Power Line Communications
and its Integration with the Networking Ecosystem. 201
Cellular Multihop Networks: State of the Art
This paper presents the summary of some research in the area of cellular multihop networks that contains the improvement in network performance also the difficulties and the complexities of the networks. The combination of two different networks, mobile cellular networks and WLAN ad hoc networks will be presented. The main purpose of the combination is to minimize the weaknesses of both network types when they are deployed separately. By having this combination then it is possible to provide higher mobility for WLAN ad hoc networks user and higher data transfer rate for cellular network users in multimedia applications. The cellular multihop networks will reduce blocking probability, balance the cells load and increase the network capacities. Although there are improvement on the performance of the combine networks, but there are additional aspects that should be considered seriously, especially for WLAN ad hoc users. Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA) functions, the dynamic routing and relay path discovery, maintenance and security issues are aspects to be considered for cellular multihop network
Medium Access Control Protocols for Ad-Hoc Wireless Networks: A Survey
Studies of ad hoc wireless networks are a relatively new field gaining more popularity for various new applications. In these networks, the Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols are responsible for coordinating the access from active nodes. These protocols are of significant importance since the wireless communication channel is inherently prone to errors and unique problems such as the hidden-terminal problem, the exposed-terminal problem, and signal fading effects. Although a lot of research has been conducted on MAC protocols, the various issues involved have mostly been presented in isolation of each other. We therefore make an attempt to present a comprehensive survey of major schemes, integrating various related issues and challenges with a view to providing a big-picture outlook to this vast area. We present a classification of MAC protocols and their brief description, based on their operating principles and underlying features. In conclusion, we present a brief summary of key ideas and a general direction for future work
Performance improvement of ad hoc networks using directional antennas and power control
Au cours de la derniĂšre dĂ©cennie, un intĂ©rĂȘt remarquable a Ă©tĂ© Ă©prouvĂ© en matiĂšre des rĂ©seaux ad hoc sans fil capables de s'organiser sans soutien des infrastructures. L'utilisation potentielle d'un tel rĂ©seau existe dans de nombreux scĂ©narios, qui vont du gĂ©nie civil et secours en cas de catastrophes aux rĂ©seaux de capteurs et applications militaires. La Fonction de coordination distribuĂ©e (DCF) du standard IEEE 802.11 est le protocole dominant des rĂ©seaux ad hoc sans fil. Cependant, la mĂ©thode DCF n'aide pas Ă profiter efficacement du canal partagĂ© et Ă©prouve de divers problĂšmes tels que le problĂšme de terminal exposĂ© et de terminal cachĂ©. Par consĂ©quent, au cours des derniĂšres annĂ©es, de diffĂ©rentes mĂ©thodes ont Ă©tĂ© dĂ©veloppĂ©es en vue de rĂ©gler ces problĂšmes, ce qui a entraĂźnĂ© la croissance de dĂ©bits d'ensemble des rĂ©seaux. Ces mĂ©thodes englobent essentiellement la mise au point de seuil de dĂ©tecteur de porteuse, le remplacement des antennes omnidirectionnelles par des antennes directionnelles et le contrĂŽle de puissance pour Ă©mettre des paquets adĂ©quatement. ComparĂ©es avec les antennes omnidirectionnelles, les antennes directionnelles ont de nombreux avantages et peuvent amĂ©liorer la performance des rĂ©seaux ad hoc. Ces antennes ne fixent leurs Ă©nergies qu'envers la direction cible et ont une portĂ©e d'Ă©mission et de rĂ©ception plus large avec la mĂȘme somme de puissance. Cette particularitĂ© peut ĂȘtre exploitĂ©e pour ajuster la puissance d'un transmetteur en cas d'utilisation d'une antenne directionnelle. Certains protocoles de contrĂŽle de puissance directionnel MAC ont Ă©tĂ© proposĂ©s dans les documentations. La majoritĂ© de ces suggestions prennent seulement la transmission directionnelle en considĂ©ration et, dans leurs rĂ©sultats de simulation, ces Ă©tudes ont l'habitude de supposer que la portĂ©e de transmission des antennes omnidirectionnelles et directionnelles est la mĂȘme. Apparemment, cette supposition n'est pas toujours vraie dans les situations rĂ©elles. De surcroĂźt, les recherches prenant l'hĂ©tĂ©rogĂ©nĂ©itĂ© en compte dans les rĂ©seaux ad hoc ne sont pas suffisantes. Le prĂ©sent mĂ©moire est dĂ©diĂ© Ă proposer un protocole de contrĂŽle de puissance MAC pour les rĂ©seaux ad hoc avec des antennes directionnelles en prenant tous ces problĂšmes en considĂ©ration. ______________________________________________________________________________ MOTS-CLĂS DE LâAUTEUR : RĂ©seaux ad hoc, Antennes directives, ContrĂŽle de puissance
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