Assessing the impact of DRS signaling in unlicensed indoor coexistence scenarios

Abstract

The use of unlicensed bands is one of the most promising features envisaged to increase capacity in 5G. However, this poses multiple challenges associated with the operation when coexisting networks are present, such as WiFi. Previous coexistence analyses have been focused on the user-plane data-related transmissions and mainly based on abstract models. Meanwhile, the effects of the shared channel signaling defined by the standards have been mostly disregarded, particularly for ultra-dense scenarios. This paper assesses how the shared data channel signaling mechanisms influence the performance of the coexisting technologies operating unlicensed bands in indoor environments. Based on this analysis, some DRS signaling modifications are envisaged to additionally enhance the service provision and fairness towards WiFi in these scenarios.

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“…Moreover, other radio technologies are also present in the same spaces than mobile networks, such as WiFi, LoraWAN [191], Bluetooth, etc. Coexistence with older generations and other radio technologies has been a widely studied issue in prior generations, leading to the development of schemes such as Listen Before Talk (LBT) in 5G non-licensed spectrum bands [192]. While coexistence with other technologies is an important challenge, synergies have also been exploited for improving the quality of service.…”