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We analyze the performance of 802.11 WLANs that employ the Distributed Coordination Function (DCF). We consider contending stations within radio proximity, and investigate the case in which stations operate under non-saturated conditions. Our modelling technique can be used to study several important issues in 802.11 networks, such as the impact of bursty traffic and the system performance in a multirate environment. The accuracy of the analytical results is verified by simulation with ns-2.
This work was supported through the PATTERN project.
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- Successful Transmission
- Markov Chain Model
- Distribute Coordination Function
- Aggregate Throughput
- Idle Slot
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Garetto, M., Chiasserini, C.F. (2005). Performance Analysis of 802.11 WLANs Under Sporadic Traffic. In: Boutaba, R., Almeroth, K., Puigjaner, R., Shen, S., Black, J.P. (eds) NETWORKING 2005. Networking Technologies, Services, and Protocols; Performance of Computer and Communication Networks; Mobile and Wireless Communications Systems. NETWORKING 2005. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3462. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11422778_111
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