Supporting cost efficient public 5 GHz-W-LAN roll out with a multihop HIPERLAN/2 concept

This contribution highlights the possibilities and service characteristics for a cost and time efficient roll out for public wireless local area networks providing wide coverage in urban areas. The HIPERLAN/2 (H/2) multihop concept is based on intermediate relay stations. This eliminates the need for intensive cabling, reducing the costs. The H/2 multihop concept introduces a new element called forwarding mobile terminal (FMT) to the H/2 world. The FMT is a modified H/2 mobile terminal which only needs different software, but no additional transceiver. In city scenarios, the forwarding concept allows a fast roll-out while limiting the cabling cost and providing a reasonable user service in a large service area.