Performance evaluation of L2 handover mechanisms for inter-radio access networks

Nicolas Dailly, Philippe Martins, Philippe Godlewski

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Abstract

B3G networks will provide seamless data handover between different radio access technologies (RAT). In a near future, the WLAN access will be integrated in GPRS and UMTS radio access networks (RAN). During their communications, the subscribers will be able to switch automatically between the two technologies. In that case, their previous data transfer need to be re-established in the new RAT. This process must be carried out while minimizing the breakdown time and the data loss. This paper intends to evaluate the performances of handover policies between GPRS/UMTS and WLAN RAT and to propose adapted data handover strategies at layer two.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE 63rd Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2006-Spring - Proceedings
Pages491-495
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 IEEE 63rd Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2006-Spring - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 7 May 200610 Jul 2006

Publication series

NameIEEE Vehicular Technology Conference
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1550-2252

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE 63rd Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2006-Spring
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period7/05/0610/07/06

Keywords

  • GPRS
  • Handover
  • LLC
  • Performances
  • RLC
  • Radio access technologies
  • Re-selection
  • TCP/IP
  • UMTS
  • WLAN

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