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A Layered Multi-Tree IP Multicast Protocol With Network Coding

Authors:
Yining Li
Jinguo Quan
Xuelei Tan
Hui Li

Keywords: layered multicast; network coding; multi-tree

Abstract:
This paper discusses the scenario of multi-rate multicasting to heterogeneous receivers. We adopt the Multi-Resolution Code as the layered source coding scheme, and proposed Forest, a layered multicast protocol based on multiple distribution trees. Each tree transmits a multicast layer, and Network Coding is allowed between different multicast layers. Compared to the existing solutions, our approach is completely distributed and with high performance and low complexity. Also, our approach provides a receiver-driven service model, as well as a complete group management that supports dynamic joins/leaves. These features are vital to the feasibility of a practical deployment. Simulation shows that performance and feasibility are well balanced in our approach.

Pages: 171 to 175

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: October 21, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-3484

ISBN: 978-1-61208-226-4

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from October 21, 2012 to October 26, 2012