MultiNet: connecting to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks using a single wireless card Export

@proceedings{citeulike:2865768, abstract = {There are a number of scenarios where it is desirable to have a wireless device connect to multiple networks simultaneously. Currently, this is possible only by using multiple wireless network cards in the device. Unfortunately, using multiple wireless cards causes excessive energy drain and consequent reduction of lifetime in battery operated devices. We propose a software based approach, called MultiNet, that facilitates simultaneous connections to multiple networks by virtualizing a single wireless card. The wireless card is virtualized by introducing an intermediate layer below IP, which continuously switches the card across multiple networks. The goal of the switching algorithm is to he transparent to the user who sees her machine as being connected to multiple networks. We present the design, implementation, and performance of the MultiNet system. We analyze and evaluate buffering and switching algorithms in terms of delay and energy consumption. Our system is agnostic of the upper layer protocols, and works well over popular IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN cards.}, author = {Chandra, R. and Bahl, P.}, booktitle = {INFOCOM 2004. Twenty-third AnnualJoint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies}, citeulike-article-id = {2865768}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1356976}, journal = {INFOCOM 2004. Twenty-third AnnualJoint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies}, keywords = {channelswitchingdelay}, pages = {882--893 vol.2}, posted-at = {2008-06-05 15:54:09}, priority = {2}, title = {MultiNet: connecting to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks using a single wireless card}, url = {http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1356976}, volume = {2}, year = {2004} }

TY - CONF ID - citeulike:2865768 L3 - citeulike-article-id:2865768 N2 - There are a number of scenarios where it is desirable to have a wireless device connect to multiple networks simultaneously. Currently, this is possible only by using multiple wireless network cards in the device. Unfortunately, using multiple wireless cards causes excessive energy drain and consequent reduction of lifetime in battery operated devices. We propose a software based approach, called MultiNet, that facilitates simultaneous connections to multiple networks by virtualizing a single wireless card. The wireless card is virtualized by introducing an intermediate layer below IP, which continuously switches the card across multiple networks. The goal of the switching algorithm is to he transparent to the user who sees her machine as being connected to multiple networks. We present the design, implementation, and performance of the MultiNet system. We analyze and evaluate buffering and switching algorithms in terms of delay and energy consumption. Our system is agnostic of the upper layer protocols, and works well over popular IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN cards. JF - INFOCOM 2004. Twenty-third AnnualJoint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies EP - 893 vol.2 TI - MultiNet: connecting to multiple IEEE 802.11 networks using a single wireless card VL - 2 T2 - INFOCOM 2004. Twenty-third AnnualJoint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communications Societies SP - 882 KW - channelswitchingdelay AU - Chandra, R AU - Bahl, P PY - 2004/// UR - http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpls/abs_all.jsp?arnumber=1356976 ER -