Carrier‐Sense Multiple Access ( CSMA ) Protocols
Leonidas G. Georgiadis · 2003
Abstract Carrier‐Sense Multiple Access protocols have found wide application in the deployment of Local Area Networks. In this article we present the basic principles or operation of these protocols. We start by examining the ALOHA system, the precursor of CSMA protocols. We proceed with the presentation of the variants, CSMA, CSMA/CD, that are used for wired communication, and CSMA/CA used for wireless communication.