VoIP over IEEE 802.11 wireless networks: Experimental analysis of interference effects
Leopoldo Angrisani, Aniello Napolitano, Alessandro Sona · 2008
The interference effects on voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) applications over wireless local area networks (WLANs) are here dealt with. In particular, attention is paid to the IEEE 802.11 g standard, with Bluetooth signals, additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and competitive data traffic acting as interferer. The analysis is conducted experimentally following a cross-layer approach and through the deployment of a proper testbed within a semi-anechoic chamber. The purpose is to investigate on the effects of some common types of interference on a WLAN supporting VoIP applications, and to deduce from the experiments valuable hints for improving the setup of a WLAN in the presence of interference. Cross-layer measurements are performed at network/transport, physical and application layer.