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Multichannel MAC protocols for wireless networks

  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose two new MAC protocols for multichannel operation in wireless ad hoc and mesh networks. The first protocol, Extended Receiver Directed Transmission protocol (xRDT) is based on a previously known multichannel solution called Receiver Directed Transmission (RDT) that uses a notion of quiescent channel. xRDT solves the problems faced by RDT, such as multichannel hidden terminal and deafness, by using an additional busy tone interface and few additional protocol operations. We also develop a novel single interface solution, called Local Coordination-based Multichannel MAC (LCM MAC). LCM MAC performs coordinated channel negotiations and channel switching to provide multichannel support. We demonstrate the effectiveness of these two protocols over two other well-known multichannel protocols - MMAC and DCA - via extensive ns2 simulations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 3rd Annual IEEE Communications Society on Sensor and Adhoc Communications and Networks, Secon 2006
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages393-401
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)1424406269, 9781424406265
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 3rd Annual IEEE Communications Society on Sensor and Ad hoc Communications and Networks, Secon 2006 - Reston, VA, United States
Duration: Sep 25 2006Sep 28 2006

Publication series

Name2006 3rd Annual IEEE Communications Society on Sensor and Adhoc Communications and Networks, Secon 2006
Volume2

Conference

Conference2006 3rd Annual IEEE Communications Society on Sensor and Ad hoc Communications and Networks, Secon 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityReston, VA
Period09/25/0609/28/06

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