Cooperative performance enhancement using QUIC tunneling in 5G cellular networks

Abstract

Multiplexed Application Substrate over QUIC Encryption (MASQUE) is a new protocol mechanism that is currenty under standardization in the IETF. MASQUE defines an extension to the HTTP CONNECT method in order to support QUIC-based tunneling and forwarding of UDP and IP traffic. In this paper we discuss use cases for a MASQUE-based proxy setup that addresses challenges in performance optimization in cellular networks. The presented use cases realize different services based on the supported level of cooperation between the three involved parties, i.e., the client, the proxy, and the target server. CCS CONCEPTS• Networks → Transport protocols; Middle boxes / network appliances.