Title: Performance evaluation study of an indoor IEEE 802.11g

Authors: Mohammed Boulmalf, Tamer Rabie, Khaled Shuaib, Abderrahamne Lakas, Hesham El-Sayed

Addresses: Computer Science Department, School of Science & Engineering, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, P.O. Box 2129, Ifrane 53000, Morocco. ' College of Information Technology, UAE University, Al-Ain, 17555, UAE. ' College of Information Technology, UAE University, Al-Ain, 17555, UAE. ' College of Information Technology, UAE University, Al-Ain, 17555, UAE. ' College of Information Technology, UAE University, Al-Ain, 17555, UAE

Abstract: Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards are growing rapidly. WLANs can provide the benefits of network connectivity without the restrictions of being tied to a location or restricted by wires. Despite this convenience of mobility, the performance of a WLAN must be addressed carefully before it can be adopted and deployed in any environment. In this paper, we address the impact of various key parameters on the actual performance of IEEE 802.11g. A series of controlled experiments are carried out to assess the performance of IEEE 802.11g in the presence of interferences, and to find the maximum throughput under realistic conditions.

Keywords: wireless LANs; local area networks; WLANs; IEEE 802.11g; performance evaluation; throughput; wireless networks; mobile networks.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVCM.2008.016121

International Journal of Value Chain Management, 2008 Vol.2 No.1, pp.109 - 118

Published online: 06 Dec 2007 *

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