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In this paper, we introduce and evaluate CrossTrace, a framework for performing cross-layer measurements in IEEE 802.11 based wireless networks. CrossTrace allows tracing of parameters at MAC-, routing and transport layer in a controlled environment and in a repeatable manner. Possible areas of application include network performance analysis and protocol optimization. Using CrossTrace, we conduct a comprehensive measurement study in a miniaturized testbed, in which we analyze the behavior of the IEEE 802.11 MAC-layer with respect to signal strength and bit error rate. We derive the delivery probability and bit error rate dependent on signal strength and MAC-layer data rate with and without interfering background traffic. We show that even moderate background traffic can significantly degrade network performance.
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Frohn, S., Gübner, S., Lindemann, C. (2010). CrossTrace: Cross-Layer Measurement for IEEE 802.11 Wireless Testbeds . In: Müller-Clostermann, B., Echtle, K., Rathgeb, E.P. (eds) Measurement, Modelling, and Evaluation of Computing Systems and Dependability and Fault Tolerance. MMB&DFT 2010. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 5987. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-12104-3_15
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