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Authentication Analysis in HETNETS: Interworking Performance

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In heterogeneous networks, mobile nodes face long authentication delays, affecting the throughput and the duration for the entire authentication process increases considerably. The ultimate reduction in the processing time on authentication procedure is required for a smooth and seamless hand over. Authentication delay occurs because of key exchange between administrative domains. It is noticeable that as the number of mobile nodes requesting authentication increases, the operating cost of the authentication process also increases which turns into a big key challenging problem. The interoperability of dissimilar next generation networks will lead to better data rates, good spectrum efficiency and excellent serviceability to mobile users. Several factors cause decline in the quality of service and increase in handover delay. The proposed research work aims at developing an efficient authentication technique that improves the security of data transmission in heterogeneous network.

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Narmadha, R., Anitha, U. Authentication Analysis in HETNETS: Interworking Performance. Wireless Pers Commun 129, 1229–1248 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-023-10186-w

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