Green Design of Wireless Local Area Networks by Multiband Robust Optimization

Abstract We consider the problem of designing a wireless local area network according to a green paradigm, i.e. serving users with a telecommunication service while minimizing power consumption. To protect against fluctuations in data rate transmission that naturally affect the problem, because of unpredictable user mobility and wireless propagation conditions, we propose a new Multiband Robust Optimization model, and assess its performance on realistic network instances. The preliminary computational experience confirms the effectiveness of the new model in terms of power savings and resiliency against large variations of mobile user positions.