# Wireless Networks and Protocols { "id": "T11158", "title": "Wireless Networks and Protocols", "url": "/topics/T11158", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "ee27c57cb8abf445", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36174794773383319", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 3, 17, 1705, 11158 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers focuses on the performance analysis, optimization, and enhancement of medium access control (MAC) protocols for wireless LANs, particularly the IEEE 802.11 standard. It covers topics such as rate adaptation, quality of service (QoS) support, multi-hop network behavior, interference mitigation, and coexistence with other wireless systems. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T11158 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.