Efficient LTE/Wi-Fi Coexistence in Unlicensed Spectrum Using Virtual Network Entity: Optimization and Performance Analysis
Efficient LTE/Wi-Fi Coexistence in Unlicensed Spectrum Using Virtual Network Entity: Optimization and Performance Analysis
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DOI：
10.1109/tcomm.2018.2801789
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发表时间：
2018-02
影响因子：
8.3
通讯作者：
Atoosa Dalili Shoaei;Mahsa Derakhshani;T. Le-Ngoc
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作者：
Atoosa Dalili Shoaei;Mahsa Derakhshani;T. Le-Ngoc
Long-term evolution (LTE) operation in the unlicensed spectrum is a promising solution to address the scarcity of licensed spectrum for cellular networks. Although this approach brings higher capacity for LTE networks, the Wi-Fi performance operating in this band can be significantly degraded. To address this issue, we consider a coordinated structure, in which both networks are controlled by a higher level network entity. In such a model, LTE users can transmit in the assigned time-slots, while Wi-Fi users can compete with each other by using $p$ -persistent carrier sense multiple access (CSMA) in their exclusive time-share. In an unsaturated network, at each duty cycle, the time-division multiple access (TDMA) scheduling for LTE users and $p$ values for Wi-Fi users should be efficiently updated by the central controller. The corresponding optimization problem is formulated and an iterative algorithm is developed to find the optimal solution using complementary geometric programming and monomial approximations. Aiming to address the quality-of-service assurance for LTE users, an upper bound for average delay of these users is obtained. This analysis could be a basis for the admission control of LTE users in unlicensed bands. The simulation results reveal the performance gains of the proposed algorithm in preserving the Wi-Fi throughput requirement.
