Cross-layer design in 4G wireless terminals
Gustavo Carneiro, J. Ruela, Manuel Ricardo · IEEE Wireless Communications · 2004
The classical TCP/IP layered protocol archi- tecture is beginning to show signs of age. In order to cope with problems such as the poor performance of wireless links and mobile termi- nals, including the high error rate of wireless network interfaces, power saving requirements, quality of service, and an increasingly dynamic network environment, a protocol architecture that considers cross-layer interactions seems to be required. This article describes a framework for further enhancements of the traditional IP- based protocol stack to meet current and future requirements. Known problems associated with the strictly layered protocol architecture are summarized and classified, and a first solution involving cross-layer design is proposed.