A Hybrid FARA/CSMA-CD Protocol for Voice-Data Integration
Abstract A new hybrid packet switching protocol for voice-data integration is proposed and analysed. The protocol adapts to the changing traffic conditions of both voice and data. Network control is distributed over all nodes, thus eliminating the need for central switching or multiplexing. Voice users follow a modified version of FARA, whereas CSMA-CD is adopted by data users for their channel access policy. The analysis is based on the solution of a 2-state Markovian chain, after which the voice blocking probability, data packets delay and network throughputs are determined.