Title :
Experimental development and study of Wi-Fi and FSO links
Author :
De Carvalho, J. A R Pacheco ; Veiga, H. ; Gomes, P. A J ; Reis, A.D.
Author_Institution :
Centro de Inf., Univ. da Beira Interior, Covilha
Abstract :
Wi-Fi, using 2.4 GHz microwaves and IEEE 802.11b/g standards, is mainly applied to the development of outdoor wireless links. In addition, a FSO link is implemented for data and voice communications. Link quality has been tested. Several results are presented and discussed.
Keywords :
microwave links; optical links; wireless LAN; FSO links; IEEE 802.11b/g standards; Wi-Fi; data communications; free space optics; frequency 2.4 GHz; outdoor wireless links; voice communications; Atmospheric waves; Bridges; LAN interconnection; Masers; Microwave communication; Optical attenuators; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Space technology; Wireless LAN;
Conference_Titel :
Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, 2008. CNSDSP 2008. 6th International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Graz
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1875-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1876-3
DOI :
10.1109/CSNDSP.2008.4610761