An efficient algorithm for designing multi-hop wireless connections for wireless-optical broadband access network

This paper presents an algorithm for the design of the wireless-optical broadband access network (WOBAN) considering the multi-hop wireless connection among subscribers. With our algorithm, we can specify the number of hop in which subscribers can access to optical network units (ONUs) or base stations (BSs). Our algorithm will give the optimum positions, as well as the number, of ONU required in the network, when the number of wireless connection hop is given.Furthermore, the algorithm can also assign for the shortest routes connecting among subscribers. Noted that the placement, the number of ONU, and the routes connecting among subscribers, will vary with the designed number of hop as well as the constraints of wireless connection such as the limitation of signal power.