Analysis of Fi-Wi indoor network architecture based on IEEE 802.15.3c

Recently 60GHz communication has emerged as a potential candidate for high speed, short range radio communication. However, since the range of 60GHz is too small, a radio over fiber (RoF) based wireless personal area network (WPAN)employing IEEE 802.15.3c MAC for 60GHz frequency band is proposed in this paper. This hybrid network is known Fi- Wi. Based on detailed performance analysis of MAC, suitability of IEEE 802.15.3c in RoF indoor networks is examined carefully. Limitations of using IEEE 802.15.3c, due to the additional delay introduced by fiber distribution network are highlighted. Analysis of different acknowledgment (ACK) mechanisms in different physical channel conditions are performed, which is helpful in selecting appropriate ACK policy based on the requirements of applications. We provide a complete and thorough analysis of Fi- WiWPAN architecture based on IEEE 802.15.3c. This is expected to help designers and practitioners.