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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, for the first time, a context-based learning (ICL) theory using an LLM-based transformer to address the low throughput performance issue in dynamic channel environments with the binary exponential backoff scheme used in WiFi 7. To address the problem of high throughput loss due to the fixed node density assumptions of existing model-based approaches (e.g., non-persistent and p-persistent CSMA), we design a transformer-based ICL optimizer that generates predicted collision window thresholds (CWTs) using collision threshold data and query collision instances as input prompts for the transformer. We develop an efficient algorithm that guarantees near-optimal CWT predictions 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 compared to existing model-based and DRL-based approaches.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways:
A novel approach to improve WiFi throughput performance in dynamic channel environments using LLM-based ICL is presented.
Solving the node density estimation error problem of existing model-based approaches.
Implementing a robust system that maintains near-optimal predictions and throughput even with erroneous data.
Experimentally verified fast convergence speed and high throughput performance.
Limitations:
Further research is needed on the application of the proposed method to actual WiFi systems.
Generalization performance verification is required for various channel conditions and network topologies.
Consideration needs to be given to the computational resources required for training and inference of the LLM converter.
Analysis of performance changes according to error tolerance and characteristics of error data is required.
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