Prof. Lucia Lo Bello, PhD

Publication type:  Journal Article

Authors: O. Mirabella, L. Lo Bello, A. Raucea

Journal: Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Elsevier

Volume: 68

Issue: 3

Pages: 361-371

Date: Mar. 2008

Abstract:
The paper addresses some issues concerning routers for long-distance wireless mesh networks (LDWMNs) which are becoming increasingly popular in the last few years, above all to provide Internet access for small extra-urban communities. The paper discusses some main features of LDWMNs, the design challenges and the reasons behind the implementation choices. A router is described, based on a modular architecture which provides fault tolerance and guarantees gracefully degrading performances in case a fault occurs. One important feature of the router is the full-duplex capability of its wireless links which provides high throughput. Finally, the paper describes the implementation of the router using low-cost embedded components and addresses some issues concerning the management of the wireless links in the wireless mesh backbone.

DOI:  10.1016/j.jpdc.2007.05.005

URL:  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0743731507000792

Status: published

Cite as:
 O. Mirabella, L. Lo Bello, A. Raucea, "Improving routing in long-distance wireless mesh networks via a distributed embedded router", Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, Elsevier, vol. 68, no. 3, pp. 361-371, Mar. 2008