EM-MAC: An energy-aware multi-channel MAC protocol for multi-hop wireless networks

Akhil Sivanantha, Bechir Hamdaoui, Mohsen Guizani, Xiuzhen Cheng, Taieb Znati

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Abstract

We propose an energy-aware MAC protocol, referred to as EM-MAC, for multi-hop wireless networks with multi-channel access capabilities. EM-MAC relies on iMAC's efficient channel selection mechanism to resolve the medium contention on the common control channel, enabling wireless devices to select the best available data channel for data communication. Our protocol saves energy by allowing devices that have not gained access to the medium to switch to doze mode until the channel becomes idle again. Simulations results show that EM-MAC reduces energy consumption when compared with iMAC.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIWCMC 2012 - 8th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference
Pages1159-1164
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event8th IEEE International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference, IWCMC 2012 - Limassol, Cyprus
Duration: Aug 27 2012Aug 31 2012

Publication series

NameIWCMC 2012 - 8th International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference

Other

Other8th IEEE International Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing Conference, IWCMC 2012
Country/TerritoryCyprus
CityLimassol
Period8/27/128/31/12

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications

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