Fast Decision Algorithms for Efficient Access Point Assignment in SDN-Controlled Wireless Access Networks
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| author | Fondo-Ferreiro, Pablo Mhiri, Saber López-Bravo, Cristina González-Castaño, Francisco Javier Gil-Castiñeira, Felipe |
| author_facet | Fondo-Ferreiro, Pablo Mhiri, Saber López-Bravo, Cristina González-Castaño, Francisco Javier Gil-Castiñeira, Felipe |
| contents | Global optimization of access point (AP) assignment to user terminals requires efficient monitoring of user behavior, fast decision algorithms, efficient control signaling, and fast AP reassignment mechanisms. In this scenario, software defined networking (SDN) technology may be suitable for network monitoring, signaling, and control. We recently proposed embedding virtual switches in user terminals for direct management by an SDN controller, further contributing to SDN-oriented access network optimization. However, since users may restrict terminal-side traffic monitoring for privacy reasons (a common assumption by previous authors), we infer user traffic classes at the APs. On the other hand, since handovers will be more frequent in dense small-cell networks (e.g., mmWave-based 5G deployments will require dense network topologies with inter-site distances of ~150-200 m), the delay to take assignment decisions should be minimal. To this end, we propose taking fast decisions based exclusively on extremely simple network-side application flow-type predictions based on past user behavior. Using real data we show that a centralized allocation algorithm based on those predictions achieves network utilization levels that approximate those of optimal allocations. We also test a distributed version of this algorithm. Finally, we quantify the elapsed time since a user traffic event takes place until its terminal is assigned an AP, when needed. |
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| spellingShingle | Fast Decision Algorithms for Efficient Access Point Assignment in SDN-Controlled Wireless Access Networks Fondo-Ferreiro, Pablo Mhiri, Saber López-Bravo, Cristina González-Castaño, Francisco Javier Gil-Castiñeira, Felipe Networking and Internet Architecture Global optimization of access point (AP) assignment to user terminals requires efficient monitoring of user behavior, fast decision algorithms, efficient control signaling, and fast AP reassignment mechanisms. In this scenario, software defined networking (SDN) technology may be suitable for network monitoring, signaling, and control. We recently proposed embedding virtual switches in user terminals for direct management by an SDN controller, further contributing to SDN-oriented access network optimization. However, since users may restrict terminal-side traffic monitoring for privacy reasons (a common assumption by previous authors), we infer user traffic classes at the APs. On the other hand, since handovers will be more frequent in dense small-cell networks (e.g., mmWave-based 5G deployments will require dense network topologies with inter-site distances of ~150-200 m), the delay to take assignment decisions should be minimal. To this end, we propose taking fast decisions based exclusively on extremely simple network-side application flow-type predictions based on past user behavior. Using real data we show that a centralized allocation algorithm based on those predictions achieves network utilization levels that approximate those of optimal allocations. We also test a distributed version of this algorithm. Finally, we quantify the elapsed time since a user traffic event takes place until its terminal is assigned an AP, when needed. |
| title | Fast Decision Algorithms for Efficient Access Point Assignment in SDN-Controlled Wireless Access Networks |
| topic | Networking and Internet Architecture |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.18745 |