Title :
A Wi-Fi Simulation Model Which Supports Channel Scanning across Multiple Non-overlapping Channels in NS3
Author :
Ernst, Jason B. ; Kremer, S.C. ; Rodrigues, Joel J. P. C.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput. Sci., Univ. of Guelph Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Multi-Channel Wi-Fi experiments are quickly becoming more common and relevant as Wi-Fi deployments have become extremely popular and dense in recent years. There are many simulation tools available for Wi-Fi simulation, but few are widely used, and some are not designed specifically with wireless in mind. In this paper, the NS3 environment is recognized as a promising tool for which for this type of work. Limitations in certain simulation scenarios are identified with respect to the existing NS3 wireless modules. A novel NS3 simulation module is proposed, which provides support for multi-channel Wi-Fi AP selection, so that user devices may scan several non-interfering channels and select the best AP according to IEEE 802.11 criteria. The simulation module presented is carefully studied, evaluated and validated, and is ready for use.
Keywords :
telecommunication channels; telecommunication standards; wireless LAN; IEEE 802.11; NS3; Wi-Fi simulation model; channel scanning; multiple nonoverlapping channels; simulation tools; Delays; IEEE 802.11 Standards; Interference; Mathematical model; Peer-to-peer computing; Throughput; Wireless communication; Wi-Fi; channel scanning; heterogeneous wireless networks; interference; multi-channel; network selection; ns3; simulation;
Conference_Titel :
Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA), 2014 IEEE 28th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-3629-8
DOI :
10.1109/AINA.2014.36
