Using Kademlia for the Configuration of B3G Radio Access Nodes
S. Oechsner, T. Hoßfeld, K. Tutschku, F.-U. Andersen, L. Caviglione
Research Report 370
Abstract
Configuration and management of radio access nodes in Beyond 3G
(B3G) networks such as NodeBs, Wireless LAN or WIMAX access points
is a complex task that consumes a high amount of resources. Most
configuration changes have to be done by an operator, especially
when it comes to the adaption of a node to its environment, i.e.,
the cells surrounding its own. This is an expensive and inflexible
method. Moreover, the required manual interference hampers the
adaptivity of B3G networks towards topology changes.
In this work, we present an architecture that allows for the
detection of neighboring cells, thereby enabling an easy or even
autonomic configuration of the access nodes. In addition to this,
the presented Kademlia-based overlay network enables the storage
of information needed for network management, such as
configuration data or performance measures.