Research Article
Combining wired and wireless networks for a QoS-aware broadband infrastructure
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1109/QSHINE.2004.14, author={J.M. Pedersen and M.T. Riaz and T.P. Knudsen and O.B. Madsen}, title={Combining wired and wireless networks for a QoS-aware broadband infrastructure}, proceedings={1st International ICST Conference on Quality of Service in Heterogeneous Wired/Wireless Networks}, publisher={IEEE}, proceedings_a={QSHINE}, year={2004}, month={12}, keywords={}, doi={10.1109/QSHINE.2004.14} }- J.M. Pedersen
M.T. Riaz
T.P. Knudsen
O.B. Madsen
Year: 2004
Combining wired and wireless networks for a QoS-aware broadband infrastructure
QSHINE
IEEE
DOI: 10.1109/QSHINE.2004.14
Abstract
We show how integrated planning of wired and wireless infrastructures can be used to build a QoS-aware broadband infrastructure. The outset is a case study of the municipality of Hals, a rural community in Denmark, where the objective is to establish a broadband infrastructure reaching all households and businesses. Two factors are considered particularly important when designing an infrastructure: the chosen technology must allow for sufficient bandwidth, and the physical network structures must allow for independent paths between any pair of nodes. A final solution is obtained by using fiber to the home for primary connections and fixed wireless access for backup. This is implemented over 15 years, during which temporary solutions ensure sufficient QoS and reliability for all users. These temporary solutions form parts of the final solutions.