WLAN Channel Measurement in Two Classrooms for LOS and NLOS Coverage

Ruonan Zhang, Qi Guo, Jiaxin Wang, Zhimeng Zhong, Chao Li

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Abstract

Coverage optimization is a key problem for wireless local area networks (WLANs) deployed for indoor access. Appropriate WLAN deployment should be planned based on the accurate channel fading characteristics. In this paper, we conduct a measurement campaign in two typical university classrooms on the large-scale channel fading of an access point (AP) at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz for both line-of-sight (LOS) and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios. Based on the experimental data, we analyze the underlying propagation mechanisms in path loss, shadowing effect, and multipath effect in this classroom scenario. We establish the dual-band channel fading model including all these factors. The measurement data and fading model provide in-depth insights into the signal propagation mechanisms and provide guidance for the energy-efficient WLAN deployment for campus coverage.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications, ICNC 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages708-713
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781538692233
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 Apr 2019
Event2019 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications, ICNC 2019 - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 18 Feb 201921 Feb 2019

Publication series

Name2019 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications, ICNC 2019

Conference

Conference2019 International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications, ICNC 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period18/02/1921/02/19

Keywords

  • channel fading
  • channel modeling
  • classroom scenario
  • propagation measurement
  • WLAN

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