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To Theoretically Understand Transformer-Based In-Context Learning for Optimizing CSMA

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  • Haebom

Author

Shugang Hao, Hongbo Li, Lingjie Duan

Outline

This paper proposes a context-in-context learning (ICL) theory using an LLM-based transformer to address the low throughput problem in dynamic channel environments with the binary exponential backoff scheme used in WiFi 7. This approach overcomes the limitations of existing model-based approaches that assume a fixed node density. It trains the transformer using collision threshold data examples and query collision cases as inputs to generate predicted contention window thresholds (CWTs). An efficient algorithm is developed to ensure optimal CWT prediction within a limited training time. Considering the difficulty of obtaining perfect data in real-world environments, we present an extended model that allows for erroneous data inputs. NS-3 simulation results demonstrate that our approach achieves faster convergence and near-optimal throughput than existing model-based and DRL-based approaches.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
We present a novel method to improve WiFi throughput in dynamic channel environments by leveraging LLM-based ICL.
We demonstrate that efficient channel access control is possible even in environments with unknown node density.
It shows robustness in maintaining near-optimal predictions and throughput even for erroneous data inputs.
Achieves faster convergence speed and higher throughput than existing model-based and DRL-based approaches.
Limitations:
Further verification of the proposed method's application in real environments is required.
Consideration needs to be given to the complexity and computational load of the LLM model.
Further analysis is needed on the tolerance and impact of erroneous data entry.
Generalization performance evaluation is needed for various network topologies and traffic patterns.
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