Topology-aided cross-layer fast handoff designs for IEEE 802.11/mobile IP environments
Chien-Chao Tseng
Li-Hsing Yen
Hung-Hsin Chang
Kai-Cheng Hsu
Nat. Chiao-Tung Univ., Hsinchu, Taiwan;
This paper appears in: Communications Magazine, IEEE
Publication Date: Dec. 2005
Volume: 43,
Issue: 12
On page(s): 156- 163
ISSN: 0163-6804
INSPEC Accession Number: 8684363
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/MCOM.2005.1561933
Current Version Published: 2006-01-03
Abstract
This study first reviews state-of-the-art fast handoff techniques for IEEE 802.11 or Mobile IP networks. Based on that review, topology-aided cross-layer fast handoff designs are proposed for Mobile IP over IEEE 802.1.1 networks. Time-sensitive applications, such as voice over IP (VoIP), cannot tolerate the long layer-2 plus layer-3 handoff delays that arise in IEEE 802.11/Mobile IP environments. Cross-layer designs are increasingly adopted to shorten the handoff latency time. Handoff-related layer-2 triggers may reduce the delay between layer-2 handoff completion and the associated layer-3 handoff activation. Cross-layer topology information, such as the association between 802.11 access points and Mobile IP mobility agents, together with layer-2 triggers, can be utilized by a mobile node to start layer-3 handoff-related activities, such as agent discovery, address configuration, and registration, in parallel with or prior to those of layer-2 handoff. Experimental results indicate that the whole handoff. delay can meet the delay requirement of VoIP applications when layer-3 handoff activities occur prior to layer-2 handoffs.
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