5G与Wi-Fi接入的网络融合发展分析

Analysis on Network Convergence Evolution between 5G and Wi-Fi Access

随着运营商全力加快对5G移动网络的部署,5G在商业楼宇、工业生产或其他室内应用场景与Wi-Fi无线局域网接入融合将成为实现5G端到端商业部署的关键环节。分析了3GPP Release 15以及Release 16关于5G网络与Wi-Fi接入融合的标准演进和关键技术,然后对于网络融合中的技术挑战进行了探讨和评估,最后对5G与Wi-Fi网络融合的社会应用进行了前景展望。

As the operators make efforts to accelerate the deployment of 5G mobile networks,the integration between 5G and Wi-Fi wireless LAN access in commercial buildings,industrial production or other indoor application scenarios becomes a key link to realize 5G end-to-end commercial deployment.This paper firstly analyzes the standard evolution and key technologies of 3GPP Release 15 and Release 16 concerning the integration between 5G network and Wi-Fi access.Then,the technical challenges in network integration are discussed and evaluated.Finally,the prospects of social applications are provided for the integration between 5G and Wi-Fi networks.