Title :
A cross-layer UMTS/WLAN handover algorithm using optimized MIH
Author :
Yu, Han ; Gao, Zhibin ; Huang, Lianfen
Author_Institution :
M.E. Dept. of CE, Xiamen Univ., Xiamen, China
Abstract :
Nowadays, WLAN Hotspots can provide various wireless services in any given time or place. With the development of multi-mode terminals, the researches on WLAN technology as the extension of UMTS are undergoing. The IEEE 802.21 standard is a candidate which can provide solutions for seamless handover among heterogeneous networks. In this paper, we propose an enhanced UMTS/WLAN handover mechanism with modification on MIH (Media Independent Handover) and the handover decision algorithm. From the simulation results obtained by Network Simulation-2.29, the better practicality of the proposed approach is verified.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; mobility management (mobile radio); wireless LAN; IEEE 802.21 standard; Network Simulation-2.29; cross-layer UMTS handover algorithm; cross-layer WLAN handover algorithm; handover decision algorithm; media independent handover; multi-mode terminals; optimized MIH; 3G mobile communication; Access protocols; Costs; Data communication; Delay; Mobile radio mobility management; Quality of service; Wireless LAN; Wireless communication; Wireless networks; FMIP; Handover Decision Algorithm; NS-2.29; Optimized MIH; UMTS-WLAN;
Conference_Titel :
Anti-counterfeiting, Security, and Identification in Communication, 2009. ASID 2009. 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Hong Kong
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3883-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3884-6
DOI :
10.1109/ICASID.2009.5277032
