A Proposal of Access Point Selection Method Based on Cooperative Movement of Both Access Points and Users

Abstract

Ryo HAMAMOTO†a) , Student Member, Tutomu MURASE † † * b) , Fellow, Chisa TAKANO †c) , Hiroyasu OBATA †d) , and Kenji ISHIDA †e) , Members SUMMARYIn recent times, wireless Local Area Networks (wireless LANs) based on the IEEE 802.11 standard have been spreading rapidly, and connecting to the Internet using wireless LANs has become more common. In addition, public wireless LAN service areas, such as train stations, hotels, and airports, are increasing and tethering technology has enabled smartphones to act as access points (APs). Consequently, there can be multiple APs in the same area. In this situation, users must select one of many APs. Various studies have proposed and evaluated many AP selection methods; however, existing methods do not consider AP mobility. In this paper, we propose an AP selection method based on cooperation among APs and user movement. Moreover, we demonstrate that the proposed method dramatically improves throughput compared to an existing method.

An Optimal Location Allocation by Multi-User Cooperative Mobility for Maximizing Throughput in MANETs

“…In [22], this algorithm should be applied within the movable distance and acceptable throughput threshold. Ryo Hamamoto et al [23] introduced an AP selection method based on collaboration among APs and user's mobility under the single user and the limited distances. In addition, Tianran Luo et al [24], [25] evaluated system throughput features of the single movable user and validated the best location under capture effect or dynamic back-off time.…”