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WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

Computer Science Department
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Network Analysis of Nintendo DS Traffic

Matthew K Brennan, Robert M Shaw III, and Nate Gershaneck

Advisor: Mark Claypool

Major Qualifying Project MQP-MLC-HH05
Computer Science Department, WPI
Terms ABC 2005-2006

Abstract

This paper studies the characteristics and behaviors of wireless networks utilized by the Nintendo DS during multiplayer gaming. The nature of DS wireless multiplayer is explored. By setting up a PC to sniff wireless traffic, we were able to perform carefully designed experiments that would allow for a comparative analysis of two, three, and four players. The resulting data was used to discuss scalability and network architecture.


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