Cooperative Communication over a NS-3 PLC Module

Taking advantage of the PLC module developed using NS-3 network simulator, we aim through this work to study a realistic model of a cooperative in-home network based on the MAC switching. To evaluate the QoS of the implemented system, we study the channel behaviour in terms of maximum capacity and bit error rate for the AF and DF relay protocols, in comparison with direct transmission. We also study the throughput obtained by our cooperative system. According to the simulations, and despite the short distances and the minimal variations, the cooperative transmission has proved its out-performance compared to the direct transmission protocol.

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