A novel technique for quantitative performance evaluation of wireless LANs

Authors:
Benny Bing;Regu Subramanian
Affiliations:
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 535 Clementi Road, Singapore 599489, Singapore;School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
Venue:
Computer Communications
Year:
1998

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Abstract

The network performances of two commercial wireless local area networks (WLANs) are measured using a novel technique. Current methods of evaluating the performance of WLANs are largely based on file transfer operations using benchmark tests such as Novell's PERFORM3, AT&T's Read/Write, PC Magazine's Lab Series, Smart LAN Performance Test and others. Measurements obtained from these tests must specify the processor type, processor speed and network operating system in order that meaningful comparisons can be made. A simple technique introduced in this paper provides quantitative results in terms of throughput and response time measured at the medium access control sublayer. The method will be useful for evaluating the performance of current and future WLAN systems.