This collection of papers explores the latest advancements in communications and networking technologies. The proceedings from the 11th EAI International Conference on Communications and Networking, ChinaCom 2016, present 107 carefully reviewed contributions. The research covers a broad spectrum of topics, including MAC schemes, traffic and routing algorithms, security protocols, coding schemes, and optical systems. It also delves into signal detection, energy harvesting, resource allocation, network architecture, heterogeneous networks, the Internet of Things, and hardware design.

This volume represents a curated selection of research presented at the 11th EAI International Conference on Communications and Networking, ChinaCom 2016. The papers cover a wide array of contemporary topics in the field, suggesting a focus on current challenges and emerging solutions within telecommunications and network infrastructure. The breadth of subjects indicates a comprehensive overview of the state of the art as of 2016, appealing to researchers and practitioners in specialized areas.