We are all witnesses to the widespread use of wireless LANs (WLAN) and their easy implementation in indoor environments. Wi-Fi is the most popular technology for the WLAN. However, interference caused by building mate...We are all witnesses to the widespread use of wireless LANs (WLAN) and their easy implementation in indoor environments. Wi-Fi is the most popular technology for the WLAN. However, interference caused by building materials is a common, yet often overlooked, contributor to poor Wi-Fi performance. This interference occurs due to the nature of radio wave propagation and the characteristics of the wireless communication system. Therefore, during the implementation of these networks, one must consider the quasi-static nature of the Wi-Fi signal and its dependence on the influence of various building materials on the propagation of these waves. This paper presents the effects of building materials and structures on indoor environments for Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. To establish the interdependencies between factors influencing electric field levels, measurements were conducted in an experimental Wi-Fi network at different distances from the access point (AP). The results obtained show that the electric field strength of the Wi-Fi signal decreases depending on the distance, the building materials, and the transmitted frequency. Concrete material had the most significant impact on the strength of the electric field in Wi-Fi, while glass had a relatively minor effect on reducing it. Wi-Fi operates within the radio frequency spectrum, typically utilizing frequencies in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Additionally, measurements revealed that Wi-Fi signal penetration is more pronounced at lower frequencies (2.4 GHz) as opposed to the Wi-Fi signal 5 GHz. The findings can be used to address the impact of building materials and structures on indoor radio wave propagation, ultimately ensuring seamless Wi-Fi signal coverage within buildings.展开更多
3GPP在版本16(R16,Release 16)中升级了最小化路测(MDT,minimization of drive test)技术,提出移动终端可利用4G/5G网络自主上报Wi-Fi信号的接收信号强度指示(RSSI,received signal strength indicator),为运营商度量Wi-Fi网络的覆盖率...3GPP在版本16(R16,Release 16)中升级了最小化路测(MDT,minimization of drive test)技术,提出移动终端可利用4G/5G网络自主上报Wi-Fi信号的接收信号强度指示(RSSI,received signal strength indicator),为运营商度量Wi-Fi网络的覆盖率带来了可能性。然而,现有基于MDT技术的网络覆盖度量方法严重依赖GPS提供的位置坐标,但全球定位系统(GPS,global positioning system)不能提供室内精准定位,无法用于室内Wi-Fi网络的覆盖度量。为此,提出了一种不依赖位置坐标的RSSI聚类方法,充分利用室内相近位置RSSI的统计相似性,区分不同位置的RSSI测量差异,在无位置坐标条件下准确估计出室内Wi-Fi网络的覆盖率。实验结果表明,所提方法估计的覆盖率与基于真实位置坐标测量的覆盖率相近,度量准确度明显优于现有的其他方法。展开更多
文摘We are all witnesses to the widespread use of wireless LANs (WLAN) and their easy implementation in indoor environments. Wi-Fi is the most popular technology for the WLAN. However, interference caused by building materials is a common, yet often overlooked, contributor to poor Wi-Fi performance. This interference occurs due to the nature of radio wave propagation and the characteristics of the wireless communication system. Therefore, during the implementation of these networks, one must consider the quasi-static nature of the Wi-Fi signal and its dependence on the influence of various building materials on the propagation of these waves. This paper presents the effects of building materials and structures on indoor environments for Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. To establish the interdependencies between factors influencing electric field levels, measurements were conducted in an experimental Wi-Fi network at different distances from the access point (AP). The results obtained show that the electric field strength of the Wi-Fi signal decreases depending on the distance, the building materials, and the transmitted frequency. Concrete material had the most significant impact on the strength of the electric field in Wi-Fi, while glass had a relatively minor effect on reducing it. Wi-Fi operates within the radio frequency spectrum, typically utilizing frequencies in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. Additionally, measurements revealed that Wi-Fi signal penetration is more pronounced at lower frequencies (2.4 GHz) as opposed to the Wi-Fi signal 5 GHz. The findings can be used to address the impact of building materials and structures on indoor radio wave propagation, ultimately ensuring seamless Wi-Fi signal coverage within buildings.
文摘3GPP在版本16(R16,Release 16)中升级了最小化路测(MDT,minimization of drive test)技术,提出移动终端可利用4G/5G网络自主上报Wi-Fi信号的接收信号强度指示(RSSI,received signal strength indicator),为运营商度量Wi-Fi网络的覆盖率带来了可能性。然而,现有基于MDT技术的网络覆盖度量方法严重依赖GPS提供的位置坐标,但全球定位系统(GPS,global positioning system)不能提供室内精准定位,无法用于室内Wi-Fi网络的覆盖度量。为此,提出了一种不依赖位置坐标的RSSI聚类方法,充分利用室内相近位置RSSI的统计相似性,区分不同位置的RSSI测量差异,在无位置坐标条件下准确估计出室内Wi-Fi网络的覆盖率。实验结果表明,所提方法估计的覆盖率与基于真实位置坐标测量的覆盖率相近,度量准确度明显优于现有的其他方法。
