Re: [ns] MAC protocol design

[klan <klan@usc.edu>]

there are a couple of various mac protocols under
~ns-2. You might want to take a look as a start 
(try ls *mac* )


Kun-chan Lan


On Mon, 5 Mar 2001, Richard J Woffinden wrote:

> I am an undergraduate student and have a project of writing a new
> MAC protocol to extend IP onto an optiacl wireless network. I am unsure
> of how to do this and would  appreciate any help
> 
> The project involves using mobile stations controlled under a base
> station running some kind of IP. I assume that I have to minimise
> collisions, error  and delay and maximise throughput.
> 
> So far I have tried varying the TCP packet size but am unsure whether
> I  am altering the characteristics of the MAC or not.
> 
> Also, I would appreciate any ideas on how to begin to simulate a MAC
> protocol and what kind of things that I should try to optimize and simulate,
> and where to start with the MAC protocol
> 
> Any hints out there anyone?
> 
> Sorry if this message has appeared a few times, I have not received a copy
> of it yet so am unsure whether it is getting to the right place
> 
> Richard J Woffinden
> University of Wales Swansea
> Richard.Woffinden@ntlworld.com
>