Performance evaluation study of an indoor IEEE 802.11 g

Abstract

Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g standards are growing rapidly. WLANs can provide the benefits of network connectivity without the restrictions of being tied to a location or restricted by wires. Despite this convenience of mobility, the performance of a WLAN must be addressed carefully before it can be adopted and deployed in any environment. In this paper, we address the impact of various key parameters on the actual performance of IEEE 802.11g. A series of controlled experiments are carried out to assess the performance of IEEE 802.11g in the presence of interferences, and to find the maximum throughput under realistic conditions.