Title :
A Generic Framework for Modeling MAC Protocols in Wireless Broadband Access Networks
Author :
Ling, Xinhua ; Mark, Jon W. ; Shen, Xuemin Sherman ; Cheng, Yu
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Waterloo, Waterloo
Abstract :
In this article we present a simple yet accurate generic analytical model for a family of slotted CSMA/CA-based MAC protocols widely used in various wireless broadband access networks. The proposed model is based on a hierarchical three-level renewal process concept, which leads directly to some important MAC protocol performance metrics, such as throughput and average frame service time. The applicability of the model is demonstrated by extensive simulation results.
Keywords :
access protocols; broadband networks; carrier sense multiple access; radio access networks; hierarchical three-level renewal process concept; slotted CSMA-CA-based MAC protocol; wireless broadband access network; Access protocols; Analytical models; Femtocell networks; Measurement; Media Access Protocol; Multiaccess communication; Throughput; Wireless LAN; Wireless application protocol; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MNET.2007.4305175
