Optimization of a multi-service network over a PLC cannel under MmQoS

Abstract

The equitable distribution of resources in a network is a complex process,

considering that not all nodes have the same needs. The article proposes

the use of an algorithm called MmQoS, supported by the cooperative

game theory, which is derived from the Max-Min Fairness algorithm

(MMF), in order to improve the performance of a network PLC (Power

Line Communication), under the HomePlug AV standard (HPAV), in a

scenario multiservice. In addition, the algorithm MmQoS offers a low

computational complexity for its implementation in embedded systems

of low cost, and through which is sought to carry out an equitable distribution

of resources, providing adequate levels of QoS in each node that

is part of the network, in accordance with the conditions of the canal and

the class of traffic generated from each source. At the end of the article

presents a practical scenario in which evaluates the proposal, throwing

quite favorable results during the optimization process.