This course aims to teach learners about implementing a performant TCP stack in low-power wireless networks, specifically focusing on IEEE 802.15.4-based LLNs. The course covers the challenges of low-power networks, the implementation of TCP in such networks, and techniques to improve TCP performance in lossy environments. The teaching method involves a systematic study, careful implementation, and extensive experiments to demonstrate the viability and performance of TCP in LLNs. The intended audience for this course includes researchers, developers, and engineers interested in optimizing TCP for low-power wireless networks.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Low-Power Wireless Personal Area Networks
Challenges of Low-Power Networks
Low-Power Embedded Devices
Implementation of TCP
How Many In-Flight Segments?
TCP New Reno in a LOWPAN
Overview of Techniques
Receiver-Initiated Radio Duty Cycle
How does Radio Duty Cycle affect TCP?
Solution: Adoptive Radio Duty Cycle
Mitigating Hidden Terminals
Multiple Wireless Hops
TCP uses Energy Efficiently
Summary
Taught by
USENIX
