A novel scheme to prevent MAC layer misbehavior in IEEE 802.11 ad hoc networks

The characteristics of ad hoc networks, such as the absence of infrastructure, dynamic topology, shared wireless medium and resource-constrained environment pose various security challenges. Most of the previous research focused on the detection of the misbehavior after it occurred. However, in this...

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Published in:Telecommunication systems 2013-04, Vol.52 (4), p.2397-2406
Main Authors: Shi, Fei, Baek, Jaejong, Song, Jooseok, Liu, Weijie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ad hoc networks
Analysis
Artificial Intelligence
Avoidance
Business and Management
Computer Communication Networks
Design engineering
Dynamics
Electric communication systems
IEEE standards
IT in Business
Management
Network management systems
Network topologies
Pareto optimum
Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes
Protocol
Security
Studies
Telecommunications systems
Topology
Trust
Wireless networks
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Summary:The characteristics of ad hoc networks, such as the absence of infrastructure, dynamic topology, shared wireless medium and resource-constrained environment pose various security challenges. Most of the previous research focused on the detection of the misbehavior after it occurred. However, in this paper we propose a new way of thinking to evade the occurrence of misbehavior. In our scheme, Local Most Trustworthy node (LMT node) is allowed to assign the backoff values to originator, rather than permitting the originator to choose the backoff values by itself. With this MAC layer misbehavior avoidance mechanism, the misuse of the backoff in MAC layer in 802.11 DCF can be prevented.
ISSN:1018-4864
1572-9451
DOI:10.1007/s11235-011-9552-y