LCN 2001

The 26th Annual IEEE Conference on
Local Computer Networks (LCN)

Technical Paper Sessions

Last update: 13 November 2001



Paper Session #1
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001 (1:50-3:10 p.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Special Workshop Session on Wireless Local Networks:
QoS Protocols in Wireless Networks
Session Chair: Janelle Harms,
University of Alberta, Canada

Voice Communications over IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs Interconnected Using ATM Links, E. Ziouva and T. Antonakopoulos

An Efficient QoS Scheme for Mobile Hosts, S. Paskalis, A. Kaloxylos, and E. Zervas

A Distributed Synchronization Scheme for Multimedia Streams in Mobile Systems: Proof and Correctness, A. Boukerche, S. Hong, and T. Jacob

Channel Planning and Fault Recovery in Hierarchical Hybrid Cellular Networks with Mobile Routers, W. Cui and M.A. Bassiouni
Network Management
Session Chair: Tim Strayer,
BBN, U.S.A.


A Logic-Based Policy Definition Language for Network Management, Y. Li, M. Chen, X. Jiang, and L. Song

Distributed Environment for Web-based Network Management, F. Spolidoro and N. Rodriguez

Achieving Scalable Cluster System Analysis and Management with a Gossip-Based Network Service, D.E. Collins, A.D. George, and R.A. Quander

Distributed Remote LAN Administration Tool for Windows NT & 2000-Based LANs: Preliminary Work, S. Muknahallipatna, J.J. Kane, and J. Hamann

Network Management Visualization With PingTV, A. Gubin, W. Yurcik, and L. Brumbaugh
Signaling and Call Setup
Session Chair: Torsten Braun,
University of Berne, Switzerland


On Resource Management in Multi-Service Network, V. Kaminsky, L. Kacnelson, and I. Gerlovin

Using T.38 and SIP for Real-Time Fax Transmission over IP Networks, U. Choudhary, E. Perl, and D. Sidhu

Signaling Protocols for Lightpath Provisioning, S. Seetharaman, A. Durresi, and R. Jain

Providing Differentiated Services to Mobile IP Users, T. Braun and G. Stattenberger

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Paper Session #2
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001 (3:40-5:00 p.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Ad Hoc Networks
Session Chair: Yoshito Tobe,
Keio University, Japan



A Protocol Independent Internet Gateway for Ad Hoc Wireless Networks, A. Striegel, R. Ramanujan, and J. Bonney

A Scalable Location Management Scheme in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Y. Xue, B. Li, and K. Nahrstedt

Adaptive Scatternet Support for Bluetooth using Sniff Mode, S. Baatz, M. Frank, C. Kühl, P. Martini, and C. Scholz
Reliability and Stability
Session Chair: Alan D. George,
University of Florida, U.S.A.



Improving the Dependability of Wireless Networks Using Design Techniques, U. Varshney and A.D. Malloy

MP-DSR: A QoS-Aware Multi-Path Dynamic Source Routing Protocol for Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks, R. Leung, J. Liu, E. Poon, A.-L.C. Chan, and B. Li

Analysis on Adjustment-Based TCP-Friendly Congestion Control: Fairness and Stability, W. Wu, Y. Ren, and X. Shan

Faster Link-State IGP Convergence and Improved Network Scalability and Stability, G.L. Choudhury, A.S. Maunder, and V.D. Sapozhnikova
Differentiated Services
Session Chair: Sanjay Jha,
University of New South Wales, Australia


Using Edge-To-Edge Feedback Control To Make Assured Service More Assured in DiffServ Networks, K.R.R. Kumar, A.L. Ananda, and L. Jacob

Congestion Handling in Dynamic Differentiated Services Networks, M. Albrecht, M. Köster, and P. Martini

Implementing Bandwidth Broker using COPS-PR in Java, S. Jha and M. Hassan

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Paper Session #3
Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 (9:40 a.m.-10:40 a.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Wireless Networks
Session Chair: Upkar Varshney,
Georgia State University, U.S.A.



Addressing Location Issues in Mobile Commerce, U. Varshney

On Minimum-Energy Broadcasting in All-Wireless Networks, F. Li and I. Nikolaidis

Application-Level Survivable Software: rFTP Proof-of-Concept, M. Grzywa, A. Dharmik, W. Yurcik, and L. Brumbaugh
Web Service Optimization
Session Chair: Ken Christensen,
University of South Florida, U.S.A.


A Single System Image Server Cluster using Duplicated MAC and IP Addresses, S. Vaidya and K.J. Christensen

Non-Intrusive Estimation of Web Server Delays, J. Hall, I. Pratt, and I. Leslie

Transparent Distributed Web Caching, Z. Liang, H. Hassanein, and P. Martin
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Session Chair: Jens Schmitt,
Darmstadt University, Germany



Improving the Reliability of the Label Distribution Protocol, J. Wu, D.Y. Montuno, H.T. Mouftah, G. Wang, and A.C. Dasylva

Experiences with Class of Service (CoS) Translations in IP/MPLS Networks, R. Prabagaran and J.B. Evans

Dynamic Logical Path Configuration Method Considering Reliability in MPLS Network, T. Takehara, H. Tode, and K. Murakami

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Paper Session #4
Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 (11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Mobility Support
Session Chair: Ravi Sankar,
University of South Florida, U.S.A.


RoMR: A Robust Multicast Routing Protocol For Ad-Hoc Networks, G.H. Lynn and T.F. Znati

Data Transport on the Networked Surface, F. Hoffmann, J. Scott, M. Addlesee, G. Mapp, and A. Hopper

IPv6 Based Infrastructure for Wireless IP in Multi-Radio Environments with Quality of Service Support, L. Xu, T. Paila, W. Hansmann, and M. Frank
Network Security
Session Chair: Michah Lerner,
AT&T Labs, U.S.A.



A Causal-Phase Protocol to Order Soft Real-Time Transactions in a Distributed Database, B. Sadeg, L. Amanton, and S. Saad-Bouzefrane

Secure Distributed Location Management Scheme for Mobile Hosts, R. Shankaran, V. Varadharajan, and M. Hitchens

Internet-Integrated Building Control: Leaving the Lab — Robust, Scalable and Secure, T. Pfeifer, A. Micklei, and H. Hartenthaler

Evaluation of Anonymity Providing Techniques Using Queuing Theory, D. Kesdogan
Quality of Service
Session Chair: Burkhard Stiller,
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zürich, Switzerland


QoS Based MAC Protocol for the Home Network, W.-J. Hwang, H. Tode, and K. Murakami

Application-to-Application Priority with STREAMS, D. Ford and S. Zeadally

Notes on the Per-Flow Packet Count Flow Classifier, M. Ilvesmäki and J. Karvo

Voice over IP with JVOIPLIB and JRTPLIB, J. Liesenborgs, W. Lamotte, and F. Van Reeth

Evaluation of Quality of Service Schemes for IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs, A. Lindgren, A. Almquist, and O. Schelén

Simple and Efficient Pricing Mechanisms for Multi-Service Networks, R. Simon, B. Jukic, and W.S. Chang

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Paper Session #5
Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 (1:50-3:10 p.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Network Performance
Session Chair: Richard Newman,
University of Florida, U.S.A.


Voice Quality Evaluation of IP-Based Voice Stream Multiplexing Schemes, H. Yamada and N. Higuchi

Examining Mobile-IP Performance in Rapidly Mobile Environments: The Case of a Commuter Train, E. Hernandez and A. Helal

A Link Adaptation Approach for QoS Enhancement in Wireless Networks, S. Ci, H. Sharif, and A. Young

A Scalable and High Capacity Router on Multi-Dimension Crossbar Switch Principle, T. Nalin, I. Takashi, H. Morino, H. Aida, and T. Saito

Adaptive Header Compression for Wireless Networks, C. Jiao, L. Schwiebert, and G. Richard
Multicast
Session Chair: Tim Strayer,
BBN, U.S.A.


A Constant Size Rekeying Message Framework for Secure Multicasting, C.-K. Tseng, K.-P. Wu, J.-C. Lin, C.-Y. Chou, and F. Lai

Multicast Injection for Application Network Deployment, O. Ardaiz, F. Freitag, and L. Navarro

A Scalable Protocol for Member Join/Leave in DiffServ Multicast, A. Striegel and G. Manimaran

Improving Video Quality Using Packet Interleaving, Randomisation and Redundancy, S.K. Chin and R. Braun
Resource Allocation
Session Chair: Petre Dini,
Cisco Systems, U.S.A.


Multi-Period Resource Allocation at System Edges - Capacity Management in a Multi-Provider Multi-Service Internet, O. Heckmann, J. Schmitt, and R. Steinmetz

Voice and Multi-Fractal Data in the Internet, M. Fiedler, P. Carlsson, and A. Nilsson

SBM+: Enhanced SBM for Managing Bandwidth in Multiple Access Subnets, S. Jha and M. Hassan

Economics of Buffer Space Provisioning in Data-Communication Systems, S. Varada

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Paper Session #6
Friday, Nov. 16, 2001 (3:40-4:40 p.m.)

Track A Track B Track C
Medium Access Control
Session Chair: Matthias Frank,
University of Bonn, Germany


RATE Control for Bandwidth Allocated Services in IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, K. Yoshigoe and K. Christensen

An Access Control Architecture for Microcellular Wireless IPv6 Networks, S. Schmid, J. Finney, M. Wu, A. Friday, A.C. Scott, and W.D. Shepherd

Packet Transfer Delay of the SRP Ring, D. A. Schupke
Optical Networks
Session Chair: Anura Jayasumana,
Colorado State University, U.S.A.


CONRAD: A Novel Medium Access Control Protocol for WDM Local Lightwave Networks Enabling Efficient Convergence of Real-Time and Data Services, K. Bengi and H.R. van As

Dynamic Reconfiguration of Wavelength-Routed WDM Networks, I. Alfouzan and A. Jayasumana

An Analysis Comparing Light-Tree and Lightpath in Wavelength Routed Optical Networks, Y. Zhang and D. Sidhu

Performance Studies of a Priority Switching Strategy in an All Optical Packet Switch, F. Boujdaine, Z. Echchelh, and N. Mikou
Traffic Characterization
Session Chair: Richard Newman,
University of Florida, U.S.A.


A General Fractal Model of Internet Traffic, S. Molnár and G. Terdik

On the Temporal Characteristics of Video Traffic, T. Borsos

A Fluid-Flow Characterization of Internet1 and Internet2 Traffic, J. Rogers and K.J. Christensen

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