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Web browsing optimization over 2.5G and 3G: end-to-end mechanisms vs. usage of performance enhancing proxies
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Author:
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Gómez Montenegro, Carlos; Catalán Cid, María Luisa; Viamonte Solé, David; Paradells Aspas, Josep; Calveras Augé, Anna M.
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Telemàtica; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. WNG - Grup de xarxes sense fils |
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Abstract:
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Published version on Wiley's platform: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/wcm.456 |
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Abstract:
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2.5 Generation (2.5G) and Third Generation (3G) cellular wireless networks allow mobile Internet access withbearers specifically designed for data communications. However, Internet protocols under-utilize wireless widearea network (WWAN) link resources, mainly due to large round trip times (RTTs) and request–reply protocolpatterns. Web browsing is a popular service that suffers significant performance degradation over 2.5G and 3G. Inthis paper, we review and compare the two main approaches for improving web browsing performance over wirelesslinks: (i) using adequate end-to-end parameters and mechanisms and (ii) interposing a performance enhancingproxy (PEP) between the wireless and wired parts. We conclude that PEPs are currently the only feasible way forsignificantly optimizing web browsing behavior over 2.5G and 3G. In addition, we evaluate the two main currentcommercial PEPs over live general packet radio service (GPRS) and universal mobile telecommunications system(UMTS) networks. The results show that PEPs can lead to near-ideal web browsing performance in certain scenarios. |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria de la telecomunicació
-Universal Mobile Telecommunications System
-TCP/IP (Computer network protocol)
-TCP/IP (Computer network protocol)
-UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) |
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