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To

Editor

IEEE ACCESS

Date: 30th October 2024

Dear Editor,

We wish to submit an original research article entitled “Adaptive Traffic Aware User-AP Associations in Enterprise
WLANs” for consideration by IEEE ACCESS.

Sohaib Manzoor, Muhammad Faizan, Usama Bin Farooq, Robert Wojcik, Jerzy Domzal

We confirm that this work is original and has not been published elsewhere, nor is it currently under consideration for
publication elsewhere.

Research Background
In today’s rapidly evolving world, Wi-Fi has become the backbone of internet connectivity for governments, businesses,
and human interactions. However, despite advanced planning and continued monitoring, enterprise Wi-Fi networks
face performance challenges, particularly in high-density areas such as offices, campuses, or public events. Current Wi-
Fi networks often rely on a system where devices connect to access points (APs) based on signal strength alone. This
method, known as client-driven user-AP association, often falls short because it doesn’t consider network traffic load or
the fair distribution of users across multiple access points. Consequently, this leads to issues like overcrowding on
certain APs, inconsistent connection quality, and, overall, a less optimal Wi-Fi experience.
Furthermore, applications that deliver the same content to many users simultaneously, such as live streaming at events
or in-flight video entertainment, require an efficient method called multicasting. Unfortunately, most current Wi-Fi
standards don’t fully support multicast traffic, which lacks essential error control and feedback mechanisms. This
limitation becomes more evident in high-density settings, where multiple users need the same data simultaneously but
experience delays or interruptions due to network inefficiencies.
Recent developments in software-defined networking (SDN) offer a promising alternative by centralizing network
control through a software-defined controller. This centralized view enables more flexible, intelligent management of
user connections. However, existing solutions largely focus on individual device connections (unicast traffic) and fail to
address multicast applications or consider varied user needs. This creates a gap in practical solutions for real-world
scenarios with diverse user demands and movement patterns.

Research Contributions
In this work, we address the limitations of traditional client-driven user-AP association in Wi-Fi networks, especially for
environments with high user density and multicast traffic requirements. To overcome these challenges, we propose the
Adaptive Traffic Aware User-AP Association Scheme (ATAS), a multi-functional solution enabled by software-defined
networking (SDN).
Our contributions are threefold:
1. Enhanced User-AP Association for Multicast Efficiency: Building on our previous work, we introduce a
multicast-aware user-AP association that dynamically adapts transmission rates according to user
requirements. This allows for efficient link-layer multicast delivery, reducing redundant transmissions
and optimizing network airtime, especially beneficial for applications such as video conferencing in
corporate settings.
2. Proactive Multi-Content Transmission and Load Balancing: Leveraging SDN's centralized control, our
approach proactively balances user load across access points while also considering specific application
needs like signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and data rate. This holistic association mechanism enhances both
individual user experience and overall network performance, ensuring that AP load, traffic needs, and
connection quality are all considered.
3. Real-World Feasibility and Performance Validation: To demonstrate its practical applicability, we
evaluated ATAS extensively via simulations and through an open-source SDN platform, fully compliant
with IEEE 802.11 standards. Our results show significant throughput improvements, achieving up to 11x
better performance over conventional approaches with multicast delivery enabled and 68% higher
throughput with diverse content scenarios.
This paper offers a unique, standardized approach to efficient, high-quality multicast delivery in dense Wi-Fi
environments, paving the way for improved Wi-Fi experiences in high-demand settings without requiring hardware
changes. We believe this solution will serve as a valuable asset for the research and development communities focused
on optimizing network performance in modern wireless networks.

We have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

Please address all correspondence concerning this manuscript to me at [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration of this manuscript.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Sincerely,

Sohaib Manzoor

Associate Professor

School of Electronic Information and Communications

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, 430074, P.R. China

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