A survey of medium access control protocols for wireless ad hoc networks

A number of issues distinguishes Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols for wireless networks from those used in wireline systems. In addition, for ad-hoc networks, the characteristics of the radio channel, the diverse physical-layer technologies available and the range of services envisioned make it...

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Main Authors: Elvio João Leonardo, Ailton Akira Shinoda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Londrina 2004-01-01
Series:Semina: Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas
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Online Access:http://www.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semexatas/article/view/1572