Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) systems represent a potential technological foundation for the Fourth Generation of Wireless Mobile Communication Systems (4G) as they can replace wired broadband and, with sufficient widespreading deployment, can significantly cut into the usage of cellular networks in many areas. In this context, the seamless interworking of Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technologies is an efficient solution to provide the indoor extension of BFWA systems coverage, which would largely contribute to their success and penetration in the market. In this paper, we introduce a novel Access Point (AP), called WMAN/WLAN AP (WWAP), which essentially integrates in a compact device a WMAN Subscriber Station (SS) and a WLAN AP in order to extend the WMAN coverage in-house and to guarantee the end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS). Besides the technical features, the market trends and the usage scenarios where the WWAP might be a cost-effective and a very efficient solution are outlined. Finally, simulation results are carried out in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed AP.

Frattasi, S., Cianca, E., Prasad, R. (2006). An integrated AP for seamless interworking of existing WMAN and WLAN standards. WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, 36(4), 445-459 [10.1007/s11277-005-9009-2].

An integrated AP for seamless interworking of existing WMAN and WLAN standards

CIANCA, ERNESTINA;
2006-01-01

Abstract

Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) systems represent a potential technological foundation for the Fourth Generation of Wireless Mobile Communication Systems (4G) as they can replace wired broadband and, with sufficient widespreading deployment, can significantly cut into the usage of cellular networks in many areas. In this context, the seamless interworking of Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technologies is an efficient solution to provide the indoor extension of BFWA systems coverage, which would largely contribute to their success and penetration in the market. In this paper, we introduce a novel Access Point (AP), called WMAN/WLAN AP (WWAP), which essentially integrates in a compact device a WMAN Subscriber Station (SS) and a WLAN AP in order to extend the WMAN coverage in-house and to guarantee the end-to-end Quality of Service (QoS). Besides the technical features, the market trends and the usage scenarios where the WWAP might be a cost-effective and a very efficient solution are outlined. Finally, simulation results are carried out in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed AP.
2006
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore ING-INF/03 - TELECOMUNICAZIONI
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
4G, BFWA, HiperLAN/2, HiperMAN, IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, interworking, QoS, wireless communication
Frattasi, S., Cianca, E., Prasad, R. (2006). An integrated AP for seamless interworking of existing WMAN and WLAN standards. WIRELESS PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS, 36(4), 445-459 [10.1007/s11277-005-9009-2].
Frattasi, S; Cianca, E; Prasad, R
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