A New Algorithm for Optimizing Ieee 802.11 Network Based on Interference Activity Evaluation Criteria

In actual crowded networks, the use of Partially Overlapped Channels for IEEE 802.11 networks is a practical solution. That is way the paper is proposing a new general model and algorithm which is focused on interference evaluation and avoidance in order to improve network operation performance. The model includes available passive monitoring devices/software and combines real-time and recorded experimental data associated with the interference existence/behavior on site environment, building an algorithm and data base finally aimed to optimize frequency planning. The paper also proposes a general model and evaluation criteria for the effect of interference link utilization, taking into account that interference link utilization is less analyzed but its importance was already confirmed by [2, 7]. The paper finally proposes a general approach for a cognitive optimization model/subroutine for IEEE 802.11 networks planning improvement.