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By allowing a large number of links to be simultaneously transmitted, directional antenna arrays with beamforming have been envisioned as a promising candidate to reach unprecedented levels of spatial isolation. To achieve the high…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2019-01-16 Yilin Li , Jian Luo , Richard A. Stirling-Gallacher , Giuseppe Caire

Fundamental requirements of mmWave systems are peak data rates of multiple Gbps and latencies of the order of at most a few milliseconds. However, highly directional mmWave links are susceptible to frequent link failures under stress…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-07-02 Chanaka Samarathunga , Mohamed Abouelseoud , Kazuyuki Sakoda , Morteza Hashemi

As networks evolve towards 6G, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) must accommodate diverse requirements and at the same time manage rising energy consumption. Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) networks facilitate dense cellular deployments…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2026-05-01 Reshma Prasad , Maxime Elkael , Gabriele Gemmi , Osama M. Bushnaq , Debashisha Mishra , Prasanna Raut , Jennifer Simonjan , Michele Polese , Tommaso Melodia

millimeter wave (mmWave) and sub-terahertz (THz) communications have the potential of increasing mobile network throughput drastically. However, the challenging propagation conditions experienced at mmWave and beyond frequencies can…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-09-13 Amir Ashtari Gargari , Matteo Pagin , Andrea Ortiz , Nairy Moghadas Gholian , Michele Polese , Michele Zorzi

Growing congestion in current mobile networks necessitates innovative solutions. This paper explores the potential of mmWave 5G networks in urban settings, focusing on Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) and the Smart Radio Environment…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-11-13 Paolo Fiore , Ilario Filippini , Danilo De Donno

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-hop relaying, while achieving a minimum target per user data…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2018-11-21 Mandar N. Kulkarni , Amitava Ghosh , Jeffrey G. Andrews

An integrated access and backhaul (IAB) network architecture can enable flexible and fast deployment of next-generation cellular networks. However, mutual interference between access and backhaul links, small inter-site distance and spatial…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-07-29 Abdurrahman Fouda , Ahmed S. Ibrahim , Ismail Guvenc , Monisha Ghosh

Integrated access and backhaul (IAB) network is a novel radio access network (RAN) solution, enabling network densification for 5G and beyond. In this paper, we use power control combined with resource allocation algorithms to develop…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2021-10-18 Olalekan Peter Adare , Haitham Babbili , Charitha Madapatha , Behrooz Makki , Tommy Svensson

Integrated access and backhaul (IAB) is envisioned as a possible solution to address the need for network densification in situations where fiber connection is not viable. In Release 18, 3rd generation partnership project (3GPP) will take…

Deploying fiber optics as a last-mile solution in rural areas is not economically viable due to low population density. Nevertheless, providing high-speed internet access in these regions is essential to promote digital inclusion. 5G Fixed…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-12-17 Anselme Ndikumana , Kim Khoa Nguyen , Adel Larabi , Mohamed Cheriet

Integrated access and backhaul (IAB) is one of the promising techniques for 5G networks and beyond (6G), in which the same node/hardware is used to provide both backhaul and cellular services in a multi-hop architecture. Due to the…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-07-29 Charitha Madapatha , Piotr Lechowicz , Carlos Natalino , Paolo Monti , Tommy Svensson

IAB is an innovative wireless backhaul solution to provide cost-efficient deployment of small cells for successful 5G adoption. Besides, IAB can utilize the same spectrum for access and backhaul purposes. The 3GPP standardized IAB in…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-02-01 Shashi Ranjan , Pranav Jha , Abhay Karandikar , Prasanna Chaporkar

In this paper we study the maximum throughput achievable with optimal scheduling in multi-hop networks with highly directive antenna arrays capable of Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) at the transmitter and Space Division Multiple Access…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2019-01-28 Felipe Gómez-Cuba , Michele Zorzi

Millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication is a promising technology to cope with the exponential increase in 5G data traffic. Such networks typically require a very dense deployment of base stations. A subset of those, so-called macro base…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-07-07 Dingwen Yuan , Hsuan-Yin Lin , Jörg Widmer , Matthias Hollick

This paper analyzes the performance of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)-inspired multi-cell wideband single-hop backhaul millimeter-wave-in-band-full-duplex (IBFD)-integrated access and backhaul (IAB) networks by using…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2024-04-08 Junkai Zhang , Tharmalingam Ratnarajah

In milimeter wave heterogenous networks with integrated access and backhaul (mABHetNets), a considerable part of spectrum resources are occupied by the backhaul link, which limits the performance of the access link. In order to overcome…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2022-01-05 Chenwu Zhang , Hancheng Lu , Zhuojia Gu

Integrated access and backhaul (IAB) network is envisioned as a novel network architecture for increasing the network capacity and coverage. To facilitate the IAB network, the appropriate methods of wireless link association and resource…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2021-08-11 Byungju Lim , Ju-Hyung Lee , Jae-Hong Kwon , Young-Chai Ko

The millimeter wave frequencies (roughly above 10 GHz) offer the availability of massive bandwidth to greatly increase the capacity of fifth generation (5G) cellular wireless systems. However, to overcome the high isotropic pathloss at…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2018-03-06 Marco Giordani , Marco Mezzavilla , Nicolas Barati , Sundeep Rangan , Michele Zorzi

With the explosive growth of mobile data demand, there has been an increasing interest in deploying small cells of higher frequency bands underlying the conventional homogeneous macrocell network, which is usually referred to as…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2016-11-15 Yong Niu , Chuhan Gao , Yong Li , Li Su , Depeng Jin , Athanasios V. Vasilakos

The use of Millimeter-wave (mmWave) spectrum in cellular communications has recently attracted growing interest to support the expected massive increase in traffic demands. However, the high path-loss at mmWave frequencies poses severe…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-07-08 Alberto Perez , Abdurrahman Fouda , Ahmed S. Ibrahim