2004 · 21 citations · 4 references
ComputingComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer NetworksMobile ComputingWireless CommunicationsAd Hoc Mobile NetworksMobile Ad Hoc NetworksMobile NetworksNetwork ProtocolsWireless Communication ProtocolsWireless NetworksAd Hoc Network ProtocolsAd Hoc NetworksMedium Access Control ProtocolsPhysical Layer ProtocolsWireless Local Area Network Media AccessWireless Local Area Network ProtocolsWireless Local Area Networks
Media access control (MAC) protocols for mobile ad-hoc networks are of interest in applications ranging from wireless local area networks (WLANs) to global skywave high-frequency radio networks. Much of the recent work in wireless MAC protocols has emphasized networks with short turnaround times (e.g., IEEE 802.11 WLANs). However, some wireless networks suffer lengthy turnaround times in the physical layer. This paper explores the interaction of turnaround time with various types of MAC protocols, and offers guidance for selecting an efficient wireless MAC protocol.
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