Title :
MAC alternatives for LMCS/LMDS networks
Author :
Tariqali, M. ; Grover, R. ; Stamatelos, G. ; Falconer, D.D.
Author_Institution :
Harris Corp., Montreal, Que., Canada
Abstract :
This paper focuses on medium access control (MAC) alternatives that can find application in a LMDS/LMCS network capable of supporting multimedia traffic. Multi-frequency, demand assignment TDMA-based schemes appear at the moment to be a suitable choice in this context. The selected protocol should be dynamically capable of provision of multirate capabilities and quality of service guarantees. An obvious candidate for the above purpose is the LMDS-specific MAC proposal in the DAVIC 1.2 recommendation. For purposes of comparison, we also examine the evolving IEEE 802.14 MAC convergence protocol that is intended to support similar applications and services in an HFC (hybrid fiber coax) environment. The MCNS (multimedia cable network system) MAC characteristics are also briefly described
Keywords :
IEEE standards; access protocols; hybrid fibre coax networks; multimedia communication; quality of service; radio access networks; time division multiple access; DAVIC 1.2 recommendation; HFC; IEEE 802.14 MAC convergence protocol; LMCS/LMDS networks; MCNS; hybrid fiber coax environment; medium access control; multi-frequency demand assignment TDMA-based schemes; multimedia cable network system; multimedia traffic; multirate capabilities; quality of service guarantees; Access protocols; Coaxial components; Communication system traffic control; Convergence; Hybrid fiber coaxial cables; Media Access Protocol; Multimedia systems; Optical fiber cables; Proposals; Quality of service;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1999. ICC '99. 1999 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5284-X
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1999.765559
