articleNov 7, 2002Closed access

Medium access control protocols using directional antennas in ad hoc networks

YKYoung‐Bae KoVSV. ShankarkumarNHNitin H. Vaidya

Texas A&M University

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Abstract

Using directional antennas can be beneficial for wireless ad hoc networks consisting of a collection of wireless hosts. To best utilize directional antennas, a suitable medium access control (MAC) protocol must be designed. Current MAC protocols, such as the IEEE 802.11 standard, do not benefit when using directional antennas, because these protocols have been designed for omnidirectional antennas. In this paper, we attempt to design new MAC protocols suitable for ad hoc networks based on directional antennas.

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  • Directional antenna
  • Wireless ad hoc network
  • Computer science
  • Computer network
  • Omnidirectional antenna
  • Mobile ad hoc network
  • Ad hoc wireless distribution service
  • Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance for Wireless
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Affordable and clean energy
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