Title :
Queue management for TCP traffic over 3G links
Author :
Sagfors, M. ; Ludwig, Reiner ; Meyer, Michael ; Peisa, Janne
Abstract :
We propose a novel active queue management scheme tailored to the specific characteristics of third generation (3G) cellular networks. Such links are often the bottleneck for an end-to-end connection and dedicated to one host. Taking advantage of these specific characteristics, we developed a queuing scheme that is simpler than popular random early detection (RED) schemes. Despite its simplicity, our solution yields superior performance for 3G links in terms of high link utilization, low queuing delay, and high end-to-end throughput for TCP bulk data transfers. Our simulation results show a clear win over both conventional drop-tail queuing and also a comparable RED scheme.
Keywords :
3G mobile communication; cellular radio; queueing theory; radio links; telecommunication network management; transport protocols; 3G cellular network; RED scheme; TCP bulk data transfer; TCP traffic; drop-tail queuing; end-to-end connection; high link utilization; low queuing delay; queue management; random early detection; third generation; transport control protocol; Character generation; Delay; IP networks; Internet; Land mobile radio cellular systems; Queueing analysis; Size control; Telecommunication traffic; Throughput; Traffic control;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless Communications and Networking, 2003. WCNC 2003. 2003 IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7700-1
DOI :
10.1109/WCNC.2003.1200636
