Analysis of burst transmission in IEEE 802.11e wireless LANs

Fei Peng*, Hussein M. Alnuweiri, Victor C.M. Leung

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Abstract

Transmission opportunity, or TXOP, is a channel control method introduced in the IEEE 802.11e wireless LAN standard for improving channel utilization. In this paper, we propose an analytical model to evaluate the performance of TXOP as a method for achieving efficient burst transmissions in IEEE wireless LANs. We show how the model can be used to estimate the throughput of different access categories as a function of the TXOP limit value, and how to calculate the total throughput achieved under basic-access and RTS/CTS access modes. We also show that improved service differentiation can be achieved by using a novel scheme based on TXOP thresholds. Our model demonstrates how the combined used use of TXOP with other MAC parameters can lead to higher aggregate throughput and improved service differentiation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2006
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages535-539
Number of pages5
ISBN (Print)1424403553, 9781424403554
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2006 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 11 Jul 200615 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Communications
Volume2
ISSN (Print)0536-1486

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Conference on Communications, ICC 2006
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period11/07/0615/07/06

Keywords

  • 802.11e
  • Performance evaluation
  • TXOP

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