Abstract
In the fifth-generation (5G) wireless-network system, the convergence of multiple networks of different standards as well as that of high- and low-frequency networks exists since a long time. Owing to the inability of 5G networks to predict the user quality of service (QoS) accurately, these networks are prone to issues such as access congestion, low QoS, and frequent congestion in one network while other network resources remain idle. Therefore, 5G networks fail to meet the QoS requirements and also prevent effective resource utilization. The deployment of multi-connectivity technologies can facilitate the optimization of the multinetwork convergence-system architecture. However, such technologies are faced with several challenges. Existing literature mainly focuses on the development of a multi-connectivity flow-control scheme to determine the secondary nodes (SNs) to which the master node (MN) should distribute data. This paper presents a three-step, QoS-forecasting, intelligent flow-control scheme, wherein the user equipment (UE) determines the data-flow direction based on the network characteristics and load handled by each node. Subsequently, the MN determines the initial user priority based on load balancing, user characteristics, and fairness. Finally, the MN allocates data to each SN in accordance with the QoS and average transmission capability of UE. The simulation results reveal that the proposed algorithm improves the system throughput significantly compared to the single connectivity and traditional fixed-data-split methods. Furthermore, the proposed method facilitates transmission-delay reduction, radio-link failure-probability control, and improved system robustness.
Highlights
H ETEROGENOUS network convergence is a popular characteristic of fifth-generation (5G) mobileconnectivity networks [1,2,3]
The signal interactions between user equipment (UE), master node (MN), secondary nodes (SNs), and core network (CN) can be described per the following steps
This paper presents the implementation of an optimized multi-connectivity-technology-based data-flow control scheme for a heterogeneous network
Summary
H ETEROGENOUS network convergence is a popular characteristic of fifth-generation (5G) mobileconnectivity networks [1,2,3] It facilitates the meeting of diverse user needs pertaining to information communication and bandwidth allocation. Such networks fully utilize the favorable characteristics and advantages offered by the different access networks, including longterm evolution (LTE), new radio (NR), and wireless localarea networks (WLANs) [1,2,3]. There has been a significant increase in the number of network operators deploying small cells and additional user equipment (UE) for connecting multiple nodes. This technology aims to increase the system capacity by aggregating the radio resources of different carriers.
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