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A Novel Bandwidth Allocation Algorithm for IEEE 802.16 TDD Mode Wireless Access Networks

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In this paper, we propose a novel bandwidth allocation algorithm for a two-tier hierarchy in IEEE 802.16 time division duplex mode wireless access networks under symmetric and/or asymmetric uplink and downlink traffic input. We demonstrate the performance of the new bandwidth allocation algorithm in terms of accumulated throughput (cumulative bandwidth) and fairness in both infinite and finite buffer cases compared with others by simulations. The simulation results show that the proposed algorithm not only can provide much better fairness and maintain satisfactory QoS support and high cumulative bandwidth but also in the case of finite buffer depth is less buffer-consuming than the others, meaning that the hardware cost can be reduced by employing the proposed algorithm.

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  1. Department of Electrical Engineering, National Central University, No. 300, Jhongda Rd., Jhongli City, 32001, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, ROC

    Chia-Chuan Liang

  2. Department of Communication Engineering, National Central University, No. 300, Jhongda Rd., Jhongli City, 32001, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, ROC

    Jung-Shyr Wu

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Liang, CC., Wu, JS. A Novel Bandwidth Allocation Algorithm for IEEE 802.16 TDD Mode Wireless Access Networks. Wireless Pers Commun 67, 665–688 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-011-0403-7

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