Review on Li-Fi: an advancement in wireless network communication with the application of solar power

Light Fidelity, commonly referred to as Li-Fi is a technology that was introduced by a German physicist called Herald Hass. This technology in its own uniqueness considers the use of light (Light Emitting Diode, LED to be specific) as its medium of delivering high speed communication that complies w...

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Published inIOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 173; no. 1; pp. 12016 - 12024
Main Authors Ayara, W. A, Usikalu, M. R, Akinyemi, M. L, Adagunodo, T. A, Oyeyemi, K. D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol IOP Publishing 01.07.2018
Subjects
Communication
Li-Fi
Light emitting diodes
Optical communication
Solar energy
Solar power
Technology
Visible Light Communication (VLC)
Wi-Fi
Wireless communications
Wireless networks
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Summary:Light Fidelity, commonly referred to as Li-Fi is a technology that was introduced by a German physicist called Herald Hass. This technology in its own uniqueness considers the use of light (Light Emitting Diode, LED to be specific) as its medium of delivering high speed communication that complies with standard IEEE 802.15.7 bidirectional communication standard. This optical means of communications is also known as visible light communication. It is safer when compared with Wi-Fi network. This paper will focus on Li-Fi applications, comparison with existing technologies like Wi-Fi and the inclusion of an alternative source of power i.e., solar power, as a means of effectively optimizing on the availability and accessibility of the benefits in places where erratic or total power outage is a common trend.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/173/1/012016