Reinforcement Learning-based Wi-Fi Contention Window Optimization

SCS Cruz, MA Ouameur, FAP de Figueiredo - 2022 - preprints.org
The collision avoidance mechanism adopted by the IEEE 802.11 standard is not optimal.
The mechanism employs a binary exponential backoff (BEB) algorithm in the medium …

Reinforcement learning-based Wi-Fi contention window optimization

SJ Sheila de Cássia, MA Ouameur… - Journal of …, 2023 - jcis.emnuvens.com.br
The collision avoidance mechanism adopted by the IEEE 802.11 standard is not optimal.
The mechanism employs a binary exponential backoff (BEB) algorithm in the medium …

OSCAR: A Contention Window Optimization Approach Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

C Grasso, R Raftopoulos… - ICC 2023-IEEE …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The contention window (CW) has a significant impact on the efficiency of Wi-Fi networks.
Unfortunately, the basic access method employed by 802.11 networks does not scale well …

Enhancing IEEE 802.11 Standard with Deep Reinforcement Learning for Optimal Channel Access

SCDSJ Cruz, FAP de Figueiredo… - 2023 3rd International …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
According to IEEE 802.11 standard, the collision avoidance mechanism is not the most
efficient as it relies on a binary exponential backoff (BEB) algorithm. This algorithm …

[HTML][HTML] Cfx: contention-free channel access for IEEE 802.11 ax

K Lee, D Kim - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
Orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) has attracted great attention as a
key technology for uplink enhancement for Wi-Fi, since it can effectively reduce network …

Contention window optimization in IEEE 802.11 ax networks with deep reinforcement learning

W Wydmański, S Szott - 2021 IEEE wireless communications …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The proper setting of contention window (CW) values has a significant impact on the
efficiency of Wi-Fi networks. Unfortunately, the standard method used by 802.11 networks is …

Applying deep reinforcement learning to improve throughput and reduce collision rate in IEEE 802.11 networks

CH Ke, L Astuti - KSII Transactions on Internet and Information …, 2022 - koreascience.kr
Abstract The effectiveness of Wi-Fi networks is greatly influenced by the optimization of
contention window (CW) parameters. Unfortunately, the conventional approach employed …

[HTML][HTML] Wireless LAN performance enhancement using double deep Q-networks

K Asaf, B Khan, GY Kim - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to the exponential growth in the use of Wi-Fi networks, it is necessary to study its usage
pattern in dense environments for which the legacy IEEE 802.11 MAC (Medium Access …

Deep Reinforcement Learning for Optimizing Restricted Access Window in IEEE 802.11 ah MAC Layer

X Jiang, S Gong, C Deng, L Li, B Gu - Sensors, 2024 - mdpi.com
The IEEE 802.11 ah standard is introduced to address the growing scale of internet of things
(IoT) applications. To reduce contention and enhance energy efficiency in the system, the …

A Hierarchical Deep Learning Approach for Optimizing CCA Threshold and Transmit Power in Wi-Fi Networks

Y Huang, KW Chin - IEEE Transactions on Cognitive …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The nodes, eg, access points and clients, in current WiFi networks rely on carrier sense
multiple access (CSMA) for channel access. This means they rely on a clear channel …