Title :
A MAC Layer Protocol for Priority-based Reliable Multicast in Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
Author :
Demirbas, Murat ; Hussain, Muzammil
Author_Institution :
SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo
Abstract :
RTS-CTS handshake based protocols achieve "reliable unicast" by eliminating the hidden node problem effectively, however, these solutions are not directly or efficiently gener- alizablefor solving the "reliable multicast"problem; multicast remains as a best-effort operation in wireless ad hoc networks. Here, we present a simple, light-weight, and self- stabilizing MAC protocol, namely busy elimination multiple access (BEMA) protocol, for solving the reliable multicast problem. BE MA grants on-demand access to the channel-rather than assigning fixed slots as in TDMA based approaches-and supports prioritization of traffic, thereby providing a useful building block for applications with reliability and quality-of service requirements.
Keywords :
access protocols; ad hoc networks; multicast communication; telecommunication network reliability; MAC layer protocol; busy elimination multiple access protocol; priority-based reliable multicast; wireless ad hoc network; Access protocols; Computer network reliability; Frequency; Media Access Protocol; Mobile ad hoc networks; Multicast protocols; Telecommunication traffic; Time division multiple access; Unicast; Wireless application protocol;
Conference_Titel :
Broadband Communications, Networks and Systems, 2006. BROADNETS 2006. 3rd International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0425-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0425-4
DOI :
10.1109/BROADNETS.2006.4374404
