An architectural framework for 5G indoor communications

In this paper, we emphasize on indoor networks in 5G era. We explore the possible technologies and architectural solutions for 5G indoor communications. Owing to the fact that requirements for indoor and outdoor communications will be quite different in the next generation networks, we try to define an architectural framework for 5G indoor communications. Our proposed architecture focuses on three aspects of indoor network architecture, namely; air interface, backhaul connectivity and indoor signal distribution.

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