Title	Channel allocation method for multi-radio wireless mesh networks based on a genetic algorithm
Authors	Li, Y Chan, HCB Lam, P Chong, PHJ
Issue Date	2016
Absctract	In wireless mesh networks, channel allocation is an important issue. In this paper, we present a genetic algorithm (GA)-based channel allocation scheme for IEEE 802.11 wireless mesh networks through university-industry collaboration. In particular, the design and implementation were based on reall ife industrial experience. The aim is allocate the channels effectively and efficiently by taking into consideration the channel conditions of all wireless mesh routers on a global basis. A GA-based method provides an effective solution to tackle the channel allocation problem. Furthermore, we developed an automatic and effective system to deploy the channel allocations to the wireless mesh routers. To validate the GA-based channel allocation algorithm, it was both implemented and tested using real wireless mesh routers.
Subjects	Wireless communication systems Routers (Computer networks)
Award	Best Student Paper Award of The 2016 IAENG International Conference on Communication Systems and Applications
Publisher	Newswood Publications
Rights	© Copyright International Association of Engineers Posted with permission. The following publication Li Yingxiong, Henry C. B. Chan, Patrick Lam, and Peter. H. J. Chong, "Channel Allocation Method for Multi-radio Wireless Mesh Networks based on a Genetic Algorithm," Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science: Proceedings of The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2016, IMECS 2016, 16-18 March, 2016, Hong Kong, pp521-526 is available at http://www.iaeng.org/publication/IMECS2016/