On topology optimization and routing in integrated access and backhaul networks: A genetic algorithm-based approach

C Madapatha, B Makki, A Muhammad… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper, we study the problem of topology optimization and routing in integrated access
and backhaul (IAB) networks, as one of the promising techniques for evolving 5G networks …

IAB topology design: A graph embedding and deep reinforcement learning approach

M Simsek, O Orhan, M Nassar, O Elibol… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
As the density of cellular networks grows, it becomes exceedingly difficult to provide
traditional fiber backhaul access to each cell site. Millimeter wave communication coupled …

On integrated access and backhaul networks: Current status and potentials

C Madapatha, B Makki, C Fang, O Teyeb… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this article, we introduce and study the potentials and challenges of integrated access and
backhaul (IAB) as one of the promising techniques for evolving 5G networks. We study IAB …

Distributed path selection strategies for integrated access and backhaul at mmWaves

M Polese, M Giordani, A Roy… - 2018 IEEE Global …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Communication at mmWave frequencies is a promising enabler for ultra high data rates in
the next generation of mobile cellular networks (5G). The harsh propagation environment at …

Integrated access and backhaul in 5G mmWave networks: Potential and challenges

M Polese, M Giordani, T Zugno, A Roy… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
IAB is being considered as a means to reduce the deployment costs of ultra-dense 5G
mmWave networks, using wireless backhaul links to relay the access traffic. In this work we …

On the properties of next generation wireless backhaul

G Gemmi, RL Cigno, L Maccari - IEEE Transactions on Network …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
With the advent of 5G, cellular networks require a high number of base stations, possibly
interconnected with wireless links, an evolution introduced in the last revision of 5G as the …

Optimal user association, backhaul routing and switching off in 5G heterogeneous networks with mesh millimeter wave backhaul links

A Mesodiakaki, E Zola, R Santos, A Kassler - Ad hoc networks, 2018 - Elsevier
Next generation, ie, fifth generation (5G), cellular networks will provide a significant higher
capacity per area to support the ever-increasing traffic demands. In order to achieve that …

Integrated access backhauled networks

O Teyeb, A Muhammad, G Mildh… - 2019 IEEE 90th …, 2019 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
5G is finally here. Initial deployments are already operational in several major cities and first
5G-capable devices are being released. Though it is not limited only to millimeter wave …

Max-min rates in self-backhauled millimeter wave cellular networks

MN Kulkarni, A Ghosh, JG Andrews - arXiv preprint arXiv:1805.01040, 2018 - arxiv.org
This paper considers the following question for viable wide-area millimeter wave cellular
networks. What is the maximum extended coverage area of a single fiber site using multi …

Investigation of performance in integrated access and backhaul networks

MN Islam, N Abedini, G Hampel… - … -IEEE Conference on …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Wireless backhaul allows densification of mobile networks without incurring additional fiber
deployment cost. This, in turn, leads to high spatial reuse, which is a significant tool to meet …