Bandwidth Management in Resource Constrained Networks

Abstract

Hastily Formed Networks (HFNs) are typically deployed in resource constrained environments. Clients operating within HFNs have inadvertently utilized excessive bandwidth without user interaction. Our research focuses on managing bandwidth usage in resource constrained networks through the use of DNS Tampering, a method of content filtering. We evaluate two operating systems, Windows XP and Windows 7, and analyze how it may be possible to limit operating system updates utilizing DNS Tampering. We then explore how it may be possible to implement this technique utilizing equipment available for an HFN. Through our efforts, we develop and set forth specific methodologies that can provide the opportunity to limit bandwidth usage for specific applications in resource constrained networks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA561852

Entities

People

  • Christopher T. Schrock

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bandwidth
  • California
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Links
  • Filtration
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Information Science
  • Internet
  • Network Protocols
  • Network Topology
  • Operating Systems
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • Web Browsers

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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