Position Estimation of Access Points in 802.11 Wireless Networks

Kent, C A ; Dowla, F U ; Atwal, P K ; Lennon, W J

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: Network Analysis;    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory;    99 General And Miscellaneous//Mathematics, Computing, And Information Science;    Implementation;    Computer Networks;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15009755
RP-ID  :  UCRL-TR-201930
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  15009755

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

We developed a technique to locate wireless network nodes using multiple time-of-flight range measurements in a position estimate. When used with communication methods that allow propagation through walls, such as Ultra-Wideband and 802.11, we can locate network nodes in buildings and in caves where GPS is unavailable. This paper details the implementation on an 802.11a network where we demonstrated the ability to locate a network access point to within 20 feet.