In this study, a priority based protocol with queue management has been developed for wireless networks. The protocol is creating new queue management for reducing dropped TCP packets with priority. A load balancing method for gateways was also developed. The protocol has been tested using an ns-2 (network simulator 2) simulation tool. In the simulation, Drop-Tail, Red Queue and the present pro...

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There have been various academic and commercial endeavours for reducing power costs and