A performance analysis of MAC and PHY layers in IEEE 802.11ac wireless network

Gul Zameen Khan, Ruben Gonzalez, Eun Chan Park

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Abstract

This paper gives an insight into IEEE 802.11ac by analysing its performance in terms of system throughput taking into consideration the key features of MAC and PHY layers. Throughput at MAC layer is calculated from transmission probability, contention window and transmission stage. Likewise, the new critical attributes of 802.11ac PHY (i.e. modulation and coding schemes, spatial streams, and channel bandwidth) are used to determine the throughput. To this end, a theoretical model is developed followed by simulation analysis. The results compare theoretical and simulation findings for different set of parameters. Furthermore, important trends and tradeoffs are identified between system throughput and (MAC + PHY) features as a function of number of contending stations and payload size.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication18th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Information and Communications for Safe and Secure Life!", ICACT 2016 - Proceeding
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages20-25
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9788996865063
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Mar 2016
Event18th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology, ICACT 2016 - Pyeongchang, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 31 Jan 20163 Feb 2016

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Advanced Communication Technology, ICACT
Volume2016-March
ISSN (Print)1738-9445

Conference

Conference18th International Conference on Advanced Communications Technology, ICACT 2016
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityPyeongchang
Period31/01/163/02/16

Keywords

  • analysis
  • channel bandwidth
  • coding
  • contention window
  • MAC
  • modulation
  • Performance
  • physical
  • spatial streams
  • throughput
  • transmission probability

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