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    On a Buffering Hypothesis in 802.11 Analytic Models


    Huang, K.D. and Duffy, Ken R. (2009) On a Buffering Hypothesis in 802.11 Analytic Models. IEEE Communications Letters, 13 (5). pp. 312-314. ISSN 1089-7798

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    Abstract

    Using detailed statistical analysis of data taken from simulations and test-bed experiments, we have recently reported the inappropriateness of a queue-decoupling approximation that has been implicitly adopted by many distinct authors to incorporate queueing behavior in analytic models of finite load 802.11 networks. In the present paper we show that this flawed hypothesis leads to network throughput prediction errors in the presence of stations with asymmetric offered loads. We suggest that care should be taking in drawing deductions from models that adopt this hypothesis and that further modeling innovation is necessary.
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    Keywords: WLAN; IEEE 802.11; Performance evaluation; Statistical analysis; Wireless LAN; 802.11 analytic models; Buffering hypothesis; Queue-decoupling approximation; Statistical analysis; Hamilton Institute.
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Science and Engineering > Computer Science
    Faculty of Science and Engineering > Research Institutes > Hamilton Institute
    Item ID: 1606
    Identification Number: 10.1109/LCOMM.2009.090176
    Depositing User: Hamilton Editor
    Date Deposited: 20 Oct 2009 15:48
    Journal or Publication Title: IEEE Communications Letters
    Publisher: IEEE
    Refereed: Yes
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