On load distribution over multipath networks

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Abstract

Efficient utilization of network resources, provided by multiple interfaces available on today devices, is critical in facilitating parallel connections through multiple paths. Load distribution strategies in using multiple interfaces for simultaneous data transmission have been studied. This paper presents a thorough literature review of various existing load distribution models, and classifies them in terms of their key functionalities such as traffic splitting and path selection. Based on a number of significant criteria such as the ability to balance load and to maintain packet ordering, along with several other issues, which affect network performance perceived by users, we analyze various examples of existing models, and then compare and identify their exhibited advantages as well as shortcomings. © 2012 IEEE.

Identifier

84864610379 (Scopus)

Publication Title

IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials

External Full Text Location

https://doi.org/10.1109/SURV.2011.082511.00013

e-ISSN

1553877X

First Page

662

Last Page

680

Issue

3

Volume

14

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