The Concept of 2-Layer Routing for Wireless 5G Networks and Beyond

Abstract

In this paper, the concept o 2-Layer routing for wireless 5G networks is presented. A new fifth generation of the network along with the platform known as the Internet of Things (IoT) are an upcoming trend not only in the commercial market but also in the research area. The 5G networks and IoT will be part of smart homes, smart cities and every aspect of our lives. They are considered as a promising technology, that interconnects different types of existing networks into one functional network. In this paper, a brief vision of utilization and areas of deployment of 2-Layered network model consisted of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) and Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET) is described along with communication technologies and protocols needed for the functionality of 2-Layered model. Presented simulations prove that interconnection of MANET network with WSN network provides faster data delivery and higher data rates than traditional WSN network since MANET nodes are able to carry data load from WSN sensors. Therefore, utilization of presented 2-Layered model will be useful in disaster scenarios or data harvesting, when urgent data needs to be delivered quickly.