In-band Full-duplex MAC Protocol for Ad Hoc Networks

Abstract

Ad hoc networks are becoming more popular as 
wireless communication technologies improve a new 
method called in-band full-duplex (IBFD) wireless 
communication can potentially double the network's 
data transfer speed (throughput). While many 
protocols for managing network communication 
called Medium Access Control or MAC protocols 
have been developed for standard Wi-Fi networks 
using IBFD, very few exist specifically for ad hoc 
networks. This project introduces a new MAC 
protocol called ad hoc-FDMAC, designed for ad hoc 
networks using IBFD. It builds on and modifies 
existing Wi-Fi communication rules based on the 
IEEE 802.11 standard. The protocol ensures 
efficient data transfer and routing between devices in 
an ad hoc network. Throughput improvement that ad 
hoc - FDMAC achieves higher data transfer speeds 
than traditional MAC protocols, with 51 Mbps for 5 
devices and 41 Mbps for 50 devices. Faster routing 
is it reduces the time needed for routing data 
compared to traditional AODV routing protocols. 
Efficiency over distances that data takes 33.33% less 
time to travel three hops in the network compared to 
AODV routing.