TCP over ad hoc networks: interaction with power control and IEEE 802.11

ABSTRACT

In this paper we evaluate how the TCP behaves in a completely distributed ad hoc network, with particular attention to its energy behavior. In particular we analyze the interactions between TCP and the Distributed Power Control (DPC) technique [1] (a mechanisms able to achieve energy efficiency), and between TCP and the IEEE 802.11 MAC protocol. The performance have been obtained by means of simulation, by referring to the Dijkstra, Link State and AODV routing protocols.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  J. Computer Applications
  J.2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
      Subjects: Engineering

General Terms:
Performance