The last few years have witnessed an explosive growth of 802.11 wireless local area networks (WLAN). From all indications, this growth is expected to continue at exponential rates. From university campuses, business offices, homes, to airport lounges and coffee shops, untethered Internet access is prevalent, thanks to the widely deployed 802.11 networks. The success of these networks has generated much enthusiasm in developing technologies that leverage on WLANs. 

C-cation, Inc. is a company that is devoted to creating and developing techniques and systems to improve overall network performance and, in particular, QoS performance in networks carrying mixed-mode traffic. Our company has developed  patented and patent-pending algorithms that can effectively manage network resources to yield significant, overall improvement in current and next generation network performance. C-cation has been actively participating in several areas of the IEEE 802.11 standard-making process, including TGs, and is an active member of TGn Sync.

To enhance QoS over 802.11 networks, our company has developed a novel approach, called Knowledge-Based Group Polling (KB-GP).  KB-GP  is a systematic solution that comprises two major components.  At the MAC level, a new protocol offers a mechanism to tackle the bandwidth utilization problem directly.  At the system management level, a flexible framework offers a means for QoS support utilizing the tools offered by the underlying MAC protocol. This patented method provides an adaptive, architectural framework for satisfying system requirements. For further details see Solutions. 

Our company is also actively contributing to the developing standard for Mesh networks. Our approach, which is called Self-Organizing Multi-Channel Mesh Network, provides an architectural framework for mesh networks that incorporates a novel algorithm for network discovery, organization, and channel assignment and reassignment. Over this framework, other enhancements can be incorporated while interoperability with higher layer protocols is maintained. For further details see Solutions.  

The efficacy of our company's network solutions for mixed-mode traffic has already been demonstrated in the development of the  "Passive HFC" architecture.  This architecture has gained acceptance in the cable industry in delivery of broadband services and has been licensed by Comcast.  For further details on the architecture see Solutions.

In collaboration with the Center for Advanced Technologies of Telecommunication (CATT) at Polytechnic University, our company is poised to make significant contributions in the 802.11 arena. To accelerate adoption of our technologies, we are seeking alliances and joint development arrangements with established companies.