How to model wireless mesh networks topology

Sanni, Mistura L. and Hassan Abdalla Hashim, Aisha and Anwar, Farhat and Ahmed, G S M and Ali, Sellami (2013) How to model wireless mesh networks topology. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 53 (1). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1757-8981

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Abstract

The specification of network connectivity model or topology is the beginning of design and analysis in Computer Network researches. Wireless Mesh Networks is an autonomic network that is dynamically self-organised, self-configured while the mesh nodes establish automatic connectivity with the adjacent nodes in the relay network of wireless backbone routers. Researches in Wireless Mesh Networks range from node deployment to internetworking issues with sensor, Internet and cellular networks. These researches require modelling of relationships and interactions among nodes including technical characteristics of the links while satisfying the architectural requirements of the physical network. However, the existing topology generators model geographic topologies which constitute different architectures, thus may not be suitable in Wireless Mesh Networks scenarios. The existing methods of topology generation are explored, analysed and parameters for their characterisation are identified. Furthermore, an algorithm for the design of Wireless Mesh Networks topology based on square grid model is proposed in this paper. The performance of the topology generated is also evaluated. This research is particularly important in the generation of a close-to-real topology for ensuring relevance of design to the intended network and validity of results obtained in Wireless Mesh Networks researches.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2523/35878
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, radio, radar, television
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Prof. Farhat Anwar
Date Deposited:	03 Mar 2014 09:57
Last Modified:	26 Nov 2019 16:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/35878

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