VLC/RF Network Simulator: An Integrated Approach to Optical and Radio Frequency Connectivity

Lisandra Bravo Alvarez, Danilo Borquez-Paredes, Samuel Montejo-Sanchez, Lien Rodriguez-Lopez, Gabriel Saavedra

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Abstract

Hybrid systems composed of visible light communication (VLC) and radio frequency (RF) networks have gained great popularity in recent years, due to their great adaptability, flexibility and reliability in different scenarios. To ensure the success and efficiency of a hybrid VLC/RF network, it is essential to have a simulator that allows different aspects to be evaluated and configured. Using a simulator, it is possible to simulate different scenarios and analyze the network response to these changes, identifying potential problems and defining improvement strategies. This work presents a discrete event simulator for hybrid VLC/RF networks in an indoor hybrid environment composed of VLC and RF networks. The simulator can be used to plan VLC/RF networks and evaluate resource allocation strategies. The developed simulator was validated using hybrid network resource allocation strategies published in the literature and, additionally, was used to evaluate network operation parameters including number of users per access point, connection time, slot and frame allocation for connection and delay.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 14th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2024
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages153-158
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350348743
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2024 - Rome, Italy
Duration: 17 Jul 202419 Jul 2024

Publication series

Name2024 14th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2024

Conference

Conference14th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2024
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityRome
Period17/07/2419/07/24

Keywords

  • Hybrid Network
  • Radio-frequency (RF)
  • Simulator
  • Visible Light Communication (VLC)

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