SDN Core for Mobility between Cognitive Radio and 802.11 Networks

Suneth Namal, Ijaz Ahmad, Markku Jokinen, Andrei Gurtov, Mika Ylianttila

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Abstract

In this paper, we implement an Open Flow based fully functional 802.1X access network and an IP based cognitive access network which are interconnected as edge networks to our SDN core. We realize seamless mobility in the WLAN domain and mobility between WLAN and Cognitive networks for the clients with dual band support. The pre-installed flows on the backbone aggregate traffic from access networks and forward in-between. We implement an access control mechanism integrated with DHCP, to prevent unregistered users accessing the network. This work seems to be the first realization of integration of an IP based cognitive network and Open Flow enabled fully functional WLAN into SDN core. Our results elaborate throughput measurements and an extensive description of TCP characteristics based on tcpdump traces in-between WLAN and cognitive clients. The results reveal, that the delay is within the limits of most delay sensitive applications, such as VoIP and gaming.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 8th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Apps, Services and Technologies
PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
ISBN (Print)9781479950737, 9781479950720, 9781479950737, 9781479950720
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
Event8th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Apps, Services and Technologies, NGMAST 2014 - Oxford, United Kingdom
Duration: 10 Sept 201412 Sept 2014
Conference number: 8th

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Next Generation Mobile Apps, Services and Technologies, NGMAST 2014
Abbreviated titleNGMAST 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityOxford
Period10/09/1412/09/14

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