Network Performance in Multi-Radio Multi-Channel Wireless Mesh Networks: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Multi-Radio Multi-Channel (MRMC) wireless mesh networks have surfaced as a critical remedy to address the growing requirements for connectivity in the swiftly changing scope of wireless communications. This systematic literature review undertakes a comprehensive investigation into strategies for optimising network performance in MRMC networks. These networks, distinguished by the complex interaction of multiple radios and channels, necessitate advanced management to maximise efficiency, minimise interference, and improve scalability. Novel opportunities have emerged due to the progress made in network technologies to optimise MRMC configurations. This evaluation critically assesses various methodologies, encompassing inventive network architectures, sophisticated channel allocation algorithms, and interference management techniques through Scopus, Science Direct and IEEE databases. The effectiveness, challenges, and future potential of these optimisation strategies are illuminated in this review by analysing studies encompassing experimental implementations and theoretical models. Moreover, it tackles the ethical ramifications, accessibility concerns, and the imperative for continuous research and standardisation regarding the optimisation of MRMC networks. This systematic review aims to give researchers, network engineers, and policymakers significant insights about wireless communications. This highlights the revolutionary capacity of sophisticated optimisation methods in MRMC networks, which establishes a foundation for wireless mesh networks that are more effective, dependable, and high-performing.