Title :
Medium access control protocols for multimedia traffic in wireless networks
Author :
Akyildiz, Ian F. ; McNair, Janise ; Martorell, Loren Carrasco ; Puigjaner, Ramon ; Yesha, Yelena
Author_Institution :
Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
This article presents a survey on medium access control protocols for multimedia traffic in wireless networks. A basic overview of MAC protocol concepts is presented, and a framework is developed on which to base qualitative comparisons. The MAC protocols covered include third-generation TDMA and CDMA schemes intended for use in a single-hop wireless system. The operation of each protocol is explained, and its advantages and disadvantages ore presented. Finally, a qualitative comparative outline of the discussed protocols is provided, based on multimedia traffic requirements
Keywords :
access protocols; code division multiple access; land mobile radio; multimedia communication; radio networks; telecommunication traffic; time division multiple access; FPLMTS; IMT-2000; International Mobile Telecommunication System; MAC protocols; UMTS; digital mobile radio system; medium access control protocols; multimedia traffic; qualitative comparative; single-hop wireless system; third-generation CDMA; third-generation TDMA; wireless networks; Access protocols; Bit rate; Communication system traffic control; Intelligent networks; Media Access Protocol; Multiaccess communication; Telecommunication standards; Telecommunication traffic; Wireless application protocol; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
