Technology Integration Framework for Fast and Low Cost Handovers—Case Study: WiFi-WiMAX Network
Joint Authors
Belghith, Abdelfettah
Bonnin, Jean-Marie
Kassab, Mohamed
Source
Journal of Computer Networks and Communications
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The Next Generation Wireless Networks (NGWNs) are seemed to be heterogeneous networks based on the integration of several wireless technologies.
These networks are required to achieve performances equivalent to classic wireless networks by ensuring the continuity of communications and the homogeneity of network management during horizontal and vertical handovers.
This task is even more important when management services, like security and quality of service (QoS), are deployed at access technology level.
In this paper, we propose a framework for heterogeneous wireless technology integration based on network architecture skeleton and a handover management mechanism.
This framework optimizes the layer-2 handover procedure to achieve performances required by sensitive applications while ensuring the minimization of signaling overhead required for operated networks.
As an application example, we make use of this framework to propose a heterogeneous network based on WiFi and WiMAX technologies.
We present an application example of the framework using the specification of a WiFi-WiMAX network.
We propose several performance evaluations based on simulation tests based on this application.
The latter confirm the efficiency of handover delay optimization and the minimization of management signaling costs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kassab, Mohamed& Bonnin, Jean-Marie& Belghith, Abdelfettah. 2010. Technology Integration Framework for Fast and Low Cost Handovers—Case Study: WiFi-WiMAX Network. Journal of Computer Networks and Communications،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-21.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kassab, Mohamed…[et al.]. Technology Integration Framework for Fast and Low Cost Handovers—Case Study: WiFi-WiMAX Network. Journal of Computer Networks and Communications No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-21.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kassab, Mohamed& Bonnin, Jean-Marie& Belghith, Abdelfettah. Technology Integration Framework for Fast and Low Cost Handovers—Case Study: WiFi-WiMAX Network. Journal of Computer Networks and Communications. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-989247
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-989247