An Analysis of Handoff in Multi-band 802.11 Networks

D. Murray; T. Koziniec; M.W. Dixon

doi:10.1109/MOBHOC.2007.4428661

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An Analysis of Handoff in Multi-band 802.11 Networks

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An Analysis of Handoff in Multi-band 802.11 Networks

D. Murray, T. Koziniec and M.W. Dixon

2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems

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2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems (Pisa, 08/10/2007–11/10/2007)

2007

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MOBHOC.2007.4428661

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Abstract

The availability of public access WLANs (Wireless LANs) is growing with many cities now announcing municipal city-wide networks. This opens a new realm of possible applications such as telephony and gaming. However, before many of these applications can become widespread, the issue of mobility must be solved. Currently, the time required for wireless clients to handoff or transition their connection between APs (Access Points) is too long, causing call dropouts. This study investigates a specific aspect of handoff known as scanning. Improvements to current scanning mechanisms are proposed and tested in a variety of experiments. In addition, our experimental approach reveals previously unknown scanning issues in 802.11 networks.

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Title: An Analysis of Handoff in Multi-band 802.11 Networks
Authors/Creators: D. Murray (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
T. Koziniec (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
M.W. Dixon (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: 2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems
Conference: 2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems (Pisa, 08/10/2007–11/10/2007)
Publisher: IEEE
Identifiers: 991005545423307891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Information Technology
Language: English
Resource Type: Conference paper
Note: Personal use of this material is permitted. However, permission to reprint/republish this material for advertising or promotional purposes or for creating new collective works for resale or redistribution to servers or lists, or to reuse any copyrighted component of this work in other works must be obtained from the IEEE. This paper appears in: 2007 IEEE Internatonal Conference on Mobile Adhoc and Sensor Systems, MASS; Pisa; 8 October 2007 through 11 October 2007; Category number 07EX1873; Code 73246

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