Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation and Rate Coordination for DiffServ Environment

This paper presents a novel model for dynamic bandwidth allocation and rate coordination based on DiffServ and a bandwidth broker(BB). In this model, assignment of bandwidth was made according to a periodic trace of network characteristics per application. And adjustment of transfer rate was accomplished through negotiation with applications by a bandwidth agent. This model was evaluated using network simulator 2(NS-2), and distinct improvements were found in respects of delay and packet loss of overall network and single flow. Finally, the model was suggested to be leveraged to multimedia applications with properties of lower delay and lower packet loss.