A study of WI-FI performance in student dormitories in the light of a pandemic and distance learning

Abstract

High-speed access to information resources and services via the Internet is necessary for students not only at the university, but in dormitories as well. This became especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic with forced self-isolation and distance learning. Research subject. In this paper, we present the results of a performance evaluation study of Wi-Fi networks in SUT dormitories. Method. To achieve this goal, the following methods of empirical research were used: measurement, experiment, and survey. Core results. The first part of the study is devoted to the results of an online survey con-ducted among SUT students regarding the use of Wi-Fi in dormitories. In the second part of the study, experimental data on measuring the throughput of wired and wireless channels in one of the rooms of SUT dormitory “Rybatskoye” are presented. Practical relevance. The obtained results can be used for designing Wi-Fi network in student dormitories and connecting them to the Internet.