ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces state-of-the-art concepts to improve MAC layer handoff performance. Firstly, the components of the MAC layer handoff procedure in WLANs are introduced to demonstrate the necessity to enhance performance. Then, current approaches to reduce handoff latencies and packet loss rates are outlined in detail, along with their strengths and weaknesses. Open research issues pertaining to handoff management are exposed. Finally, potential solutions to address such challenges are proposed.
