A Simple Scalable Wireless Mesh Architecture

摘要：

We present a scalable Mesh Network architecture that maximizes throughput by minimizing interference arising between two or more radios in a mesh node. Radio interference is a basic issue that affects attainable throughput in mesh networks. The proposed architecture minimizes radio interference and hence as a result maximizes the throughput. In addition, the architecture is: efficient, simple, scalable, cost effective, easy to deploy, low in maintenance and uses simple routing. We chose to build the mesh network and test it’s performance when deployed rather than resort to simulation. Experiments had to be conducted meticulously primarily because working with the 802.11 medium using two closely placed radios that use multiple channels can be extremely challenging at times. Results show that bandwidth reduction with respect to the number of hops is at the rate of 1/n in comparison to more popularly reported result of 1/2n.

关键词： mesh wireless architecture scalable

作者: Dr.M.V.Padmini Dr.Ram P.Rustagi

作者单位: Pronto Networks Inc.,＃562/640,Janardhan Towers,3rd Floor,Bilekalahalli,Bannerghatta Main Road,Bangal 24637 Chabot Drive Suite350,Pleasanton,CA 94588,USA

会议类型: 国际会议

会议名称: 第二届IEEE无线通讯、网络技术暨移动计算国际会议

会议地点: 武汉

会议语种:英文

在线出版日期: 2006-09-01（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）