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In a wireless SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) network, the strength of the radio signal is (among others) a function of the distance between the wireless Access Point (AP) (e.g., a wireless router) and the computers wirelessly connected to the network. The longer the distance between the AP and a computer, the weaker the radio signals. Assume that the wireless SOHO network is based on the IEEE 802.11g protocol, case in which the approximate maximum range between the AP and the computers is 125 ft. Create a program that estimates the radio signal strength (%) – a range – for computers stationed at different distances (ft) from the AP. In your design use 5 distance zones, and proportionally assign to them signal strength ranges (%).

For example, for a computer situated 10 ft away from the AP, the estimated radio signal strength would be 100 – 80%.

Program Inputs: • The distance from the computer to the AP (in ft, integer values, e.g., 2, 5, 100, etc.). Program Outputs: • The estimated signal strength (%) – a range.

Program requirements: • The program must implement at a minimum three modules (or more if needed) • During a single run, the program must be able to process multiple inputs. • The prompt for data input is user-friendly (i.e., the user of the program does not see the program’s variable names). • Given that it is unknown how many data inputs the user will provide to the program, upon start, display a message letting the user know how to terminate the current execution of the program. • The program must display a title on the Visual Logic’s console. • Program outputs are displayed on the Visual Logic’s console – one line after another, with user- friendly labels.

Paper For Above instruction

This paper presents a comprehensive approach to designing a program that estimates the radio signal strength of a wireless SOHO network based on the distance of computers from the access point (AP). The goal is to facilitate understanding of how distance impacts signal quality, thereby aiding in network planning and troubleshooting. The developed program will adhere to specified requirements, including modular design, user-friendly interaction, the capacity to handle multiple inputs, and proper handling of distances beyond the maximum range.

Introduction: Understanding the relationship between distance and signal strength is crucial in small office and home office (SOHO) wireless networks. The IEEE 802.11g protocol provides an approximate maximum range of 125 feet. Recognizing how signal strength diminishes with distance can help in optimizing network performance. This project aims to create a program that estimates the signal strength as a percentage based on the computer's distance from the AP, dividing the range into five proportional zones.

Design and Methodology: The program is structured into at least three modules:

  • Input Module: Handles user inputs for distances and provides instructions on how to terminate the program.
  • Processing Module: Contains the core logic to calculate signal strength based on the input distance, considering different zones and handling edge cases where the distance exceeds maximum range.
  • Output Module: Displays the estimated signal strength with clear, user-friendly labels.

The program begins with a welcome message and instructions for termination. It then prompts users to enter distances one at a time. For each input, the signal strength percentage is calculated based on predefined zones:

  • 1st zone: 0-25 ft (max strength 100%)
  • 2nd zone: 26-50 ft
  • 3rd zone: 51-75 ft
  • 4th zone: 76-100 ft
  • 5th zone: 101-125 ft

Each zone is assigned a proportional signal strength range. Distances beyond 125 ft are handled by setting the signal strength to 0%, indicating no usable signal.

Implementation Details:

To fulfill the requirements, the program is written in Visual Logic pseudocode to illustrate logic flow and modularization. The pseudocode declares variables, implements conditional logic with compound operators where needed, and handles multiple inputs until the user terminates the session.

Handling Distances Beyond Range: For any distance greater than 125 ft, the program assigns a signal strength of 0% and informs the user that the distance exceeds maximum range.

Testing and Validation:

The program should be tested with various distances within and beyond the maximum range to ensure correct signal strength calculations. For example, distances like 5 ft, 30 ft, 60 ft, 90 ft, 120 ft, and 130 ft should demonstrate proper handling and accurate output.

Conclusion:

This program serves as an educational tool to visualize how radio signal strength diminishes with increased distance in a SOHO wireless network based on IEEE 802.11g standards. Its modular design, user-friendly interface, and ability to process multiple inputs make it an effective solution for understanding Wi-Fi signal attenuation.

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