Effective RF Coverage Planning for WMAN Network Using 5 GHZ Backhaul

Abstract

Metropolitan cities are finally starting to use seamless network connectivity in every aspect of their daily operations. Internet communication is perhaps one of the most popular requirements of a modern city that seeks to increase the quality of living of its residents and improve their functioning. The first step in moving toward a fully connected smart city would be to implement a public Wi-Fi network that is available to the residents as well as for tourists at the attractions in the city. It will have a prominent effect in development of the present information-driven economy, making digital solutions more accessible for an average citizen. Wireless metropolitan area networks usually rely on microwave links established by mounting communication antenna on the masts to which the connection is provided. In most of the WLANs, wireless communication links last a direct connection between the base station and wireless end system. But, at some stage, one can realize substantial cost cuttings in the mast and radio equipment by routing the flows between communicating sites via third sites rather than through direct links. This project deals with effective RF coverage planning for wireless MAN deployment in the city of Gwalior, to demonstrate the wireless Internet using the unlicensed 2.4 and 5.8 GHz radio bands as the connecting media where the latter has bandwidth benefits over the former band.