TITLE:
An Improved Analytical Model for IEEE 802.11 Distributed Coordination Function under Finite Load
AUTHORS:
Rama Krishna CHALLA, Saswat CHAKRABARTI, Debasish DATTA
KEYWORDS:
IEEE 802.11, Markov, DCF, Wireless LANs, Backoff, Perfect Channel, Rayleigh Fading Channel, Saturation, Finite Load, Throughput
JOURNAL NAME:
International Journal of Communications, Network and System Sciences,
Vol.2 No.3,
June
21,
2009
ABSTRACT: In this paper, an improved analytical model for IEEE 802.11 distributed coordination function (DCF) under finite load is proposed by closely following the specifications given in IEEE 802.11 standard. The model is investigated in terms of channel throughput under perfect and slow Rayleigh fading channels. It is shown that the proposed model gives better insight into the operation of DCF.