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Pang, Wai Leong and Khor, Fang Cheng and Phang, Swee King and Idrus, Intan Izafina and Thien, Gregory Soon How and Chan, Kah Yoong (2025) A Novel Approach To In-Building Small Cells Network Planning Framework For Improved Network Coverage. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology., 20 (4). pp. 35-49. ISSN 1823-4690

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Abstract

Mobile networks have undergone substantial progress in recent years, presenting enhanced speed, reliability, and efficiency of services. Nevertheless, several concerns regarding insufficient coverage and capacity for indoor mobile networks have been observed. These limitations are primarily contributed by an inadequate structured design approach for commercial in-building mobile networks and a shortage of technologies to efficiently reduce the deployment cost of small cell networks inside the sub-6 GHz spectrum. Therefore, this study proposed a novel Enhanced In-Building Small Cells Network Planning (ESCNP) framework for optimising indoor users’ mobile networks within buildings while minimising construction expenses. The proposed ESCNP framework comprised two modules: (i) a small cell deployment module and (ii) a circuit routing with splitters planning module. This framework’s performance involved five commercial frequency spectrums (900, 1800, 2100, 2300, and 2600 MHz) at the Sarawak General Hospital, Malaysia. A simulation network planning was then conducted using the Reference Signal Received Power strength values across different commercial frequency spectrums. Compared to a non-ESCNP, the proposed ESCNP achieved a minimum network coverage of 96.5% for all evaluated frequencies and produced significant cost savings of 26.3%. Consequently, this framework could be an effective strategy and layout for improving mobile networks within commercial or residential buildings.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cellular networks, Indoor communication, Indoor mobile, Mobile coverage, Small cell networks.
Subjects:	T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101-6720 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, telephone, radio, radar, television
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
Depositing User:	Ms Suzilawati Abu Samah
Date Deposited:	28 Jul 2025 07:20
Last Modified:	30 Jul 2025 21:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/14297

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