ATM traffic management in an LMDS wireless access network

Authors
Kuri, J Gagnaire, M
Citation
J. Kuri et M. Gagnaire, ATM traffic management in an LMDS wireless access network, IEEE COMM M, 39(9), 2001, pp. 128-133
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
IEEE COMMUNICATIONS MAGAZINE
ISSN journal
01636804 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
128 - 133
Database
ISI
SICI code
0163-6804(200109)39:9<128:ATMIAL>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
In this article we investigate the capacity of LMDS to support ATM services in the local loop. In particular, we evaluate the performance of a MAC pro tocol for this system when transporting voice and IP traffic using the VBR and GFR service categories of ATM, respectively. Our results show that the MAC protocol is well suited for voice traffic but in general lacks efficien t bandwidth management mechanisms to support the more dynamic bandwidth req uirements of IP traffic.