Performance improvement study for multi-channel networks: A receiver buffer size analysis

The basic idea of this paper is the investigation of the performance improvement criteria suitable for multi-channel networks, such as wireless and optical networks. The receiver collisions phenomenon, as the main performance characteristic of the multi-channel networks, is analytically studied. Based on a Poisson statistic model, the average probability of a packet rejection at destination due to the receiver collisions phenomenon, is mathematically derived, considering a finite size of receiver buffer. Also, a closed mathematical formula for the average throughput estimation is analytically proven. Finally, the rejection probability at destination is studied for diverse numbers of stations and data channels.