Performance evaluation of IEEE 802.15.4 MAC with different backoff ranges in wireless sensor networks

Jeong Gil Ko, Yong Hyun Cho, Hyogon Kim

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Abstract

The IEEE 802.15.4 MAC (Medium Access Control) is a protocol used in many applications including the wireless sensor network. Yet the IEEE 802.15.4 MAC layer cannot support different throughput performance for individual nodes with the current specifications. However, if certain nodes are sending data more frequently compared to others, with the standard MAC, it is hard to achieve network efficiency. Therefore, we modified the IEEE 802.15.4 MAC and additionally proposed a new State Transition Scheme. By adjusting the minBE value of some nodes to a smaller value and by dynamically changing the value depending on the transmission conditions, we shortened the backoff delay of nodes with frequent transmission. It was observed through our simulations that the throughput of the node with a lower minBE value increased significantly, compared to nodes with the original BE range of 3 to 5. Also by the use of the State Transition Scheme the total network efficiency increased leading to increase in throughput performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE Singapore International Conference on Communication Systems, ICCS 2006
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Event10th IEEE Singapore International Conference on Communications Systems, ICCS 2006 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 2006 Oct 302006 Nov 1

Publication series

Name2006 IEEE Singapore International Conference on Communication Systems, ICCS 2006

Other

Other10th IEEE Singapore International Conference on Communications Systems, ICCS 2006
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period06/10/3006/11/1

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Communication
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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