Cross-Layer Fast Link Adaptation for MIMO-OFDM Based WLANs

Authors:
Gabriel Martorell;Felip Riera-Palou;Guillem Femenias
Affiliations:
Mobile Communications Group, Department of Mathematic and Informatics, University of the Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain 07122;Mobile Communications Group, Department of Mathematic and Informatics, University of the Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain 07122;Mobile Communications Group, Department of Mathematic and Informatics, University of the Balearic Islands, Majorca, Spain 07122
Venue:
Wireless Personal Communications: An International Journal
Year:
2011

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Abstract

This paper considers the use of cross-layer fast link adaptation (FLA) for WLANs employing a MIMO-OFDM physical layer. A packet error rate (PER)-based FLA technique that, without loss of generality, makes use of the exponential effective SNR mapping (EESM) is proposed. Additionally, an FLA scheme relying on bit error rate (BER) metrics is introduced that simplifies the link adaptation procedure without any significant performance degradation. Results show that both PER- and BER-based FLA techniques optimize the data throughput while satisfying prescribed quality of service constraints. Channel estimation errors have also been considered, revealing the importance of good channel estimators in order for FLA strategies to work satisfactorily.