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MACA Solution for Hidden Terminal Problem<br />

[Karn90]<br />

When node A wants to send a packet to node B,<br />

node A first sends a Request-to-Send (RTS) to A<br />

On receiving RTS, node A responds by sending<br />

Clear-to-Send (CTS), provided node A is able to<br />

receive the packet<br />

When a node (such as C) overhears a CTS, it keeps<br />

quiet for the duration of the transfer<br />

Transfer duration is included in RTS and CTS both<br />

A B C<br />

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