On the Behavior of ECN/RED Gateways Under a Large Number of TCP Flows: Limit Theorems
Abstract
We consider a stochastic model of an ECN/RED gateway with competing TCP sources sharing the capacity. As the number of competing flows becomes large, the asymptotic queue behavior at the gateway can be described by a simple recursion and the throughput behavior of individual TCP flows becomes asymptotically independent. In addition, a Central Limit Theorem complement is presented, yielding a more accurate characterization of the asymptotic queue. These results suggest a scalable yet accurate model of the complex large-scale stochastic feedback system, and crisply reveal the sources of queue fluctuations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA439602
Entities
People
- Armand M. Makowski
- Peerapol Tinnakornsrisuphap
Organizations
- Qualcomm