Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have emerged as a promising concept to meet the challenges in next-generation networks such as providing flexible, adaptive, and reconfigurable architecture while offering cost-effective solutions to the service providers (Akyildiz et al., 2005). Unlike traditional Wi-Fi networks, with each access point (AP) connected to the wired network, in WMNs only a subset of ...

a r t i c l e i n f o Keywords: Hybrid network CAN bus ISA100.11a delay characteristic End-to-end delay In this paper, we present a framework for building a hybrid network composed of Controller Area Network (CAN) bus and ISA100.11a industrial wireless network. The end-to-end delay of CAN-ISA100.11a hybrid network is evaluated. One scheme is proposed based on time slot configuration in ISA100.1...

The integration of the fixed wired network and wireless mobile ad hoc network can be used to eliminate dead zones in the wireless network, and can also be used to extend the coverage of wireless networks. The integration of wired and wireless networks also known as hybrid networks, is gaining popularity due to its usefulness and practical use. Real time applications in hybrid network need some ...

Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have emerged as a promising concept to meet the challenges in next-generation networks such as providing flexible, adaptive, and reconfigurable architecture while offering cost-effective solutions to the service providers (Akyildiz et al., 2005). Unlike traditional Wi-Fi networks, with each access point (AP) connected to the wired network, in WMNs only a subset of ...

A wired Grid recognizes resources connected with a fixed network as shared resources. But the present computing environment is evolving to mobile computing environment that involves mobile devices and wireless network. Therefore, the next generation Grids should offer an environment that uses a mobile device as a Grid resource not recognized in wired Grids. It is necessary to develop a system m...

This paper develops and compares different sensor network architecture designs that can be used for monitoring underwater pipeline infrastructures. These architectures are underwater wired sensor networks, underwater acoustic wireless sensor networks, RF (radio frequency) wireless sensor networks, integrated wired/acoustic wireless sensor networks, and integrated wired/RF wireless sensor networ...

This paper presents a kind of message conversion method between wired/wireless hybrid network, aiming at meeting the encapsulation and transmission application requirements of Building Automation and Control network (BACnet) protocol messages in ZigBee network. It also proposes a kind of compatible frame structure and addressing method which is specific to wired/wireless network hybrid transmis...

The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) option to the 802.11 standard is the first step in addressing security concerns; it is an encryption provision. WEP is a security protocol designed to provide a wireless local area network with a level of security and privacy comparable to what is usually expected of a wired network. However since physical security mechanisms no longer apply, the goal of the a...