A multi hop concept for HiperLAN/2 : capacity and interference
N. Esseling, Erik Weiß, A. Krämling, Wolfgang Zirwas · RWTH Publications (RWTH Aachen) · 2002
In this paper the cellular aspects of a concept will be investigated that introduces a new element called forwarding mobile terminal (FMT) to the HiperLAN/2 (H/2) world. The FMT is designed to extend the area of an H/2 access point and provide users in uncovered areas with access to the fixed Internet by providing an intermediate hop. The FMT is a modified H/2 mobile terminal which only needs different software, but no additional transceiver. The contribution shows the behaviour of the above concept in different cellular environments regarding the interference situation and the effects onto the users. The concept is especially advantageous for environments where high attenuation by walls is expected. In city scenarios the forwarding concept allows a fast system roll-out while limiting the cabling cost and providing a reasonable user service in a large service area.