WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation

dc.contributor.advisorMurgu, Alexandruen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorOgunleye, Babatunde Samuelen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-25T14:05:51Z
dc.date.available2018-01-25T14:05:51Z
dc.date.issued2017en_ZA
dc.description.abstractSpectrum management in wireless broadband networks as regards its cost and its efficient usage has posed a huge challenge for mobile network operators. Traditionally, network operators had exclusive rights to access the band of spectrum allocated to them, but with the high price of spectrum license, it is becoming necessary to find alternative ways to use and access spectrum more efficiently. Resource virtualization is a method which has been extensively adopted in hardware computing for creating abstract versions of physical hardware resources and it has proven to be a powerful technique for customized resource provision and sharing. This idea of resource virtualization is gradually being transferred into the domain of wireless mobile network resource management but the ideas around it are still evolving. Since spectrum is an important wireless network resource, it is imperative to provide an efficient and cost effective means for the resource to be accessed and utilized. Therefore the idea of spectrum virtualization is investigated in this research as a possible solution to this problem. To expand on the notion of spectrum virtualization, this research further explores the idea of network federation. Network Federation involves the interconnection of diverse network components to be operated as a single seamless network. This will enable them share their network resources while the networks are geographically dispersed and managed by different network operators. To fully implement these concepts there is a need for a well-developed network framework. This research proposes two novel architectures for spectrum virtualization and network federation using the WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Exchange) wireless broadband technology. The proposed WiMAX spectrum virtualization architecture introduces a novel entity known as the Virtual Spectrum Hypervisor (VS-Hypervisor). This VS-Hypervisor bears the responsibility of spectrum management and virtualization within the WiMAX framework. In the implementation of WiMAX network federation, the novel architecture enables the cooperative existence of multiple WiMAX base-stations having virtualization capabilities with overlapping cellular coverage areas for the purpose of sharing their spectrum resources. In this architecture, a novel federation control plane known as the Virtual Spectrum Exchange Locale (VSEL) is proposed. The VSEL facilitates the VS-Hypervisors in the federated physical base-stations to be able to negotiate and exchange spectrum between themselves to match their spectrum needs. The architectures for WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation was modelled and implemented using the OPNET Modeler. Results obtained validated their efficacy with respect to the effective management of the wireless network spectrum. Therefore this proposed network architectures would help network operators optimize their radio networks.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationOgunleye, B. S. (2017). <i>WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27011en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationOgunleye, Babatunde Samuel. <i>"WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27011en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationOgunleye, B. 2017. WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Ogunleye, Babatunde Samuel AB - Spectrum management in wireless broadband networks as regards its cost and its efficient usage has posed a huge challenge for mobile network operators. Traditionally, network operators had exclusive rights to access the band of spectrum allocated to them, but with the high price of spectrum license, it is becoming necessary to find alternative ways to use and access spectrum more efficiently. Resource virtualization is a method which has been extensively adopted in hardware computing for creating abstract versions of physical hardware resources and it has proven to be a powerful technique for customized resource provision and sharing. This idea of resource virtualization is gradually being transferred into the domain of wireless mobile network resource management but the ideas around it are still evolving. Since spectrum is an important wireless network resource, it is imperative to provide an efficient and cost effective means for the resource to be accessed and utilized. Therefore the idea of spectrum virtualization is investigated in this research as a possible solution to this problem. To expand on the notion of spectrum virtualization, this research further explores the idea of network federation. Network Federation involves the interconnection of diverse network components to be operated as a single seamless network. This will enable them share their network resources while the networks are geographically dispersed and managed by different network operators. To fully implement these concepts there is a need for a well-developed network framework. This research proposes two novel architectures for spectrum virtualization and network federation using the WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Exchange) wireless broadband technology. The proposed WiMAX spectrum virtualization architecture introduces a novel entity known as the Virtual Spectrum Hypervisor (VS-Hypervisor). This VS-Hypervisor bears the responsibility of spectrum management and virtualization within the WiMAX framework. In the implementation of WiMAX network federation, the novel architecture enables the cooperative existence of multiple WiMAX base-stations having virtualization capabilities with overlapping cellular coverage areas for the purpose of sharing their spectrum resources. In this architecture, a novel federation control plane known as the Virtual Spectrum Exchange Locale (VSEL) is proposed. The VSEL facilitates the VS-Hypervisors in the federated physical base-stations to be able to negotiate and exchange spectrum between themselves to match their spectrum needs. The architectures for WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation was modelled and implemented using the OPNET Modeler. Results obtained validated their efficacy with respect to the effective management of the wireless network spectrum. Therefore this proposed network architectures would help network operators optimize their radio networks. DA - 2017 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2017 T1 - WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation TI - WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27011 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/27011
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationOgunleye BS. WiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federation. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 2017 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/27011en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Electrical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherElectrical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.subject.otherBroadband Networksen_ZA
dc.subject.otherCommunications Researchen_ZA
dc.titleWiMAX spectrum virtualization and network federationen_ZA
dc.typeDoctoral Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelDoctoral
dc.type.qualificationnamePhDen_ZA
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