Presenting Author

Luka Mustafa

Paper Type

Research-in-Progress Paper

Abstract

This paper explores the use of Free-Space Optical technology in community and consumer networks and develops a gigabit Free-Space Optical system using WDM bidirectional SFP fiber optical modules, demonstrating a new cost-effective design approach for high-capacity, non-interfering point-to-point technology with a range of up to 100 m. A low-cost free-space collimation and alignment system is designed and experimentally evaluated in a prototype system, successfully demonstrating operation over 125 m with a 6 dB power margin. The application of this system is considered for three types of Community Wireless Networks, addressing deployment scenarios, spectral availability regulations and safety concerns.

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Reintroducing Free-space Optical technology to Community Wireless Networks

This paper explores the use of Free-Space Optical technology in community and consumer networks and develops a gigabit Free-Space Optical system using WDM bidirectional SFP fiber optical modules, demonstrating a new cost-effective design approach for high-capacity, non-interfering point-to-point technology with a range of up to 100 m. A low-cost free-space collimation and alignment system is designed and experimentally evaluated in a prototype system, successfully demonstrating operation over 125 m with a 6 dB power margin. The application of this system is considered for three types of Community Wireless Networks, addressing deployment scenarios, spectral availability regulations and safety concerns.