Title :
A comparative performance study of wireless and power line networks
Author :
Lin, Yo-Ju ; Latchman, Haniph A. ; Newman, Richard E. ; Katar, Srinivas
fDate :
4/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Local area networks based on the IEEE 802.11a/b wireless networking standards and emerging power line communication (PLC) standards are attractive for establishing networks with no new wires for in-home and business applications. This article presents a theoretical performance comparison of the 802.11 a/b and HomePlug 1.0 PLC protocols. The article also presents comprehensive comparative field test results addressing such issues as coverage, channel stability, and reliability as well as the associated implications on the capability of these technologies to provide QoS support for multimedia traffic in typical residential settings.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; business communication; carrier transmission on power lines; computer network reliability; home computing; performance evaluation; protocols; quality of service; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; HomePlug 1.0 PLC protocols; IEEE 802.11a/b wireless networking standards; QoS support; business applications; channel stability; coverage; field test results; in-home applications; local area networks; multimedia traffic; power line communication standards; reliability; wireless and power line networks; Business communication; Communication standards; Local area networks; Multimedia systems; Power line communications; Programmable control; Protocols; Stability; Testing; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2003.1193975
