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Optimization of association procedure in WiMAX networks with relay stations

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When a MS enters to the WiMAX network, a network entry procedure has to be performed. The aim of procedure is twofold. Firstly, several connections between the MS and BS are created, i.e. basic, primary and secondary management connections to control data transmissions. Secondly, the MS is admitted into the network. According to the IEEE 802.16 standard, a MS always tries to associate to BS with the highest received signal quality. This method is suitable as long as the MS is directly connected to the network via BS. However by introducing relay stations to the WiMAX architecture, the MS entry procedure needs to be modified. Mainly, the point of attachment influences the network performance. This paper proposes an optimized association procedure which takes into account the use of relays stations in the network. The obtained results show improvement of system performance.

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  1. Department of Telecommunication, Czech Technical University in Prague, Technicka 2, 16627, Prague, Czech Republic

    Pavel Mach, Robert Bestak & Zdenek Becvar

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The paper was originally presented in IWSSIP2008 conference.

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Mach, P., Bestak, R. & Becvar, Z. Optimization of association procedure in WiMAX networks with relay stations. Telecommun Syst 52, 1697–1704 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11235-011-9661-7

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