Improving channel utilization by exploiting partially overlapping channels in wireless ad hoc networks

Kuei Ping Shih, Chau Chieh Chang, Der Jiunn Deng, Hsiao Hwa Chen

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Abstract

In IEEE 802.11 standard, the use of multi-channel is one of the most important characteristic features contributing to the improvement of the overall network throughput. However, the channel utilization based on the use of multi-channel is relatively low because most medium access control (MAC) protocols were designed based primarily on the application of non-overlapping channels. This paper analyzes the channel utilization for the schemes using both non-overlapping and overlapping channels. Based on the analysis, we propose a scheme to exploit overlapping channels with collision avoidance mechanism. The proposed scheme makes use of the non-overlapping channels to increase the network throughput and it also takes into account the transmissions on different channels in order to maximize the throughput. Simulation results verify the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference, GLOBECOM 2010
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781424456383
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event53rd IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2010 - Miami, FL, United States
Duration: 2010 Dec 62010 Dec 10

Publication series

NameGLOBECOM - IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference

Other

Other53rd IEEE Global Communications Conference, GLOBECOM 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMiami, FL
Period10-12-0610-12-10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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