Providing QoS Guarantees in Broadband Ad Hoc Networks

This paper presents a novel QoS architecture for IEEE 802.11 multihop broadband ad hoc networks integrated with infrastructure. The authors describe its features, including MAC layer measurements, traffic differentiation, and admission control. The modules required by the network elements as well as their integration are also presented. Additionally, the paper presents results which validate its correct operation and prove its superiority over plain IEEE 802.11. The authors are convinced that the proposed solution will provide QoS support for a variety of services in future mobile ad hoc networks.