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An Integrated PHY and MAC Layer Model for Half-Duplex IEEE 802.11 Networks

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Author(s)

David W. Griffith, Michael R. Souryal, Camillo A. Gentile, Nada T. Golmie

Abstract

This paper introduces an IEEE 802.11 analytical model that examines uplink and downlink communications between non-saturated stations and a non-saturated access point. The model integrates channel effects and collisions into a single expression for the probability of frame loss, and does not treat PHY and MAC layer events as independent. In addition, the model considers the half-duplex nature of the IEEE 802.11 channel in determining when transmission attempts succeed.
Proceedings Title
IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM 2010
Conference Dates
October 31-November 3, 2010
Conference Location
San Jose, CA
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

IEEE 802.11, modeling and simulation, performance analysis
Wireless (RF), Information technology and Networking

Citation

Griffith, D. , Souryal, M. , Gentile, C. and Golmie, N. (2010), An Integrated PHY and MAC Layer Model for Half-Duplex IEEE 802.11 Networks, IEEE Military Communications Conference MILCOM 2010, San Jose, CA, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=905581 (Accessed October 20, 2025)

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Created November 2, 2010, Updated February 19, 2017
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