IEEE 802.11e Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) Simulation Module for ns-2
The official distribution of the public domain network simulator, ns-2, only supports Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) in the IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) layer [1]. We constructed a functioning IEEE 802.11e HCF MAC simulation module for ns-2.28. The model is developed on top of the TKN ns-2.26 EDCF patch [2]. The model includes all the Enhanced Distributed Channel Access (EDCA) and HCF Controlled Channel Access (HCCA) functionalities stated in [3]. All HCF Quality-of-Service (QoS) data/control frame exchange sequences as well as optional Dynamic Link Setup (DLS) and immediate Block ACK implementations are supported. The module implements abstract PHY layer models for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n. Moreover, AWGN channel support is included.
[1] IEEE 802.11 standard: Wireless LAN medium access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications, IEEE 802.11 Std., 1999.
[2] S. Wietholter and C. Hoene, "Design and Verification of an IEEE 802.11e EDCF Simulation Model in ns-2.26," TKN Tech. Rep. TKN-03-19, November 2003.
[3] IEEE 802.11 standard: Wireless LAN medium access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) specifications: Medium access control (MAC) Quality of Service (QoS) Enhancements, IEEE 802.11e Std., 2005
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