Answer to Question #278831 in Computer Networks for Rahul

Question

Describe the two fundamental problems related to a wireless network. How does the MACAW protocol address the problems? Explain 

Answer 1

Two fundamental problems related to a wireless network are:

Improper hardware configuration

Excessive Radio-FrequencyInterference(RFI)

MACAW protocol utilizes RTS-CTS-DS-DATA-ACK frame succession for moving information, once in a while went before by a RTS-RRTS frame arrangement, in view to give answer for the concealed node problem. Although protocol dependent on MACAW, are S-MAC, MACAW doesn't utilize carrier sense.