The Gigabit-capable passive optical network(GPON)technology is being considered as a promising solution for the next-generation broadband access network.Since the network topology of the GPON is point-to-multipoint,a ...The Gigabit-capable passive optical network(GPON)technology is being considered as a promising solution for the next-generation broadband access network.Since the network topology of the GPON is point-to-multipoint,a media access control called dynamic bandwidth allocation(DBA)algorithm is an important factor for determining the performance of the GPON.In this paper,we propose a new DBA algorithm to effectively and fairly allocate bandwidths among end users.This DBA algorithm supports differentiated services-a crucial requirement for a converged broadband access network with heterogeneous traffic.In this article we first reviewed the signaling and configuration of the DBA,and then proposed a new DBA scheme that implemented QoS-based priority for this need to maximally satisfy the requirements of all optical network units(ONUs)and provide differentiated services.Analyses and simulation results show that the new algorithm can improve the bandwidth utilization and realize the fairness for both different ONUs and services.展开更多
This paper presents a novel model for dynamic bandwidth allocation and rate coordination based on DiffServ and a bandwidth broker（BB）. In this model, assignment of bandwidth was made according to a periodic trace of...This paper presents a novel model for dynamic bandwidth allocation and rate coordination based on DiffServ and a bandwidth broker（BB）. In this model, assignment of bandwidth was made according to a periodic trace of network characteristics per application. And adjustment of transfer rate was accomplished through negotiation with applications by a bandwidth agent. This model was evaluated using network simulator 2 （NS-2）, and distinct improvements were found in respects of delay and packet loss of overall network and single flow. Finally, the model was suggested to be leveraged to multimedia applications with properties of lower delay and lower packet loss.展开更多
文摘The Gigabit-capable passive optical network(GPON)technology is being considered as a promising solution for the next-generation broadband access network.Since the network topology of the GPON is point-to-multipoint,a media access control called dynamic bandwidth allocation(DBA)algorithm is an important factor for determining the performance of the GPON.In this paper,we propose a new DBA algorithm to effectively and fairly allocate bandwidths among end users.This DBA algorithm supports differentiated services-a crucial requirement for a converged broadband access network with heterogeneous traffic.In this article we first reviewed the signaling and configuration of the DBA,and then proposed a new DBA scheme that implemented QoS-based priority for this need to maximally satisfy the requirements of all optical network units(ONUs)and provide differentiated services.Analyses and simulation results show that the new algorithm can improve the bandwidth utilization and realize the fairness for both different ONUs and services.
文摘This paper presents a novel model for dynamic bandwidth allocation and rate coordination based on DiffServ and a bandwidth broker（BB）. In this model, assignment of bandwidth was made according to a periodic trace of network characteristics per application. And adjustment of transfer rate was accomplished through negotiation with applications by a bandwidth agent. This model was evaluated using network simulator 2 （NS-2）, and distinct improvements were found in respects of delay and packet loss of overall network and single flow. Finally, the model was suggested to be leveraged to multimedia applications with properties of lower delay and lower packet loss.
