The Role of Fractal Dimension in Wireless Mesh Network Performance

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Main Authors: Zaidyn, Marat, Akhtanov, Sayat, Turlykozhayeva, Dana, Temesheva, Symbat, Akhmetali, Almat, Skabylov, Alisher, Ussipov, Nurzhan
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author Zaidyn, Marat
Akhtanov, Sayat
Turlykozhayeva, Dana
Temesheva, Symbat
Akhmetali, Almat
Skabylov, Alisher
Ussipov, Nurzhan
author_facet Zaidyn, Marat
Akhtanov, Sayat
Turlykozhayeva, Dana
Temesheva, Symbat
Akhmetali, Almat
Skabylov, Alisher
Ussipov, Nurzhan
contents Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) depend on the spatial distribution of nodes, which directly influences connectivity, routing efficiency, and overall network performance. Conventional models typically assume uniform or random node placement, which inadequately represent the complex, hierarchical spatial patterns observed in practical deployments. In this study, we present a novel algorithm that constructs WMN topologies with tunable fractal dimensions, allowing precise control over spatial self-similarity. By systematically varying the fractal dimension, the algorithm generates network layouts spanning a continuum of spatial complexities, ranging from sparse fragmented clusters to dense, cohesive structures. Through NS-3 simulations, Key performance metrics including throughput, latency, jitter, and packet delivery ratio were evaluated across a range of fractal dimensions. Comparative evaluations against classical random, small-world, scale-free, grid and hierarchical tree networks models reveal that high-dimensional fractal topologies achieve enhanced resilience and throughput under equivalent conditions. These findings demonstrate the potential of fractal geometry as a design paradigm for scalable and efficient WMN architectures.
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spellingShingle The Role of Fractal Dimension in Wireless Mesh Network Performance
Zaidyn, Marat
Akhtanov, Sayat
Turlykozhayeva, Dana
Temesheva, Symbat
Akhmetali, Almat
Skabylov, Alisher
Ussipov, Nurzhan
Networking and Internet Architecture
Computational Geometry
Wireless mesh networks (WMNs) depend on the spatial distribution of nodes, which directly influences connectivity, routing efficiency, and overall network performance. Conventional models typically assume uniform or random node placement, which inadequately represent the complex, hierarchical spatial patterns observed in practical deployments. In this study, we present a novel algorithm that constructs WMN topologies with tunable fractal dimensions, allowing precise control over spatial self-similarity. By systematically varying the fractal dimension, the algorithm generates network layouts spanning a continuum of spatial complexities, ranging from sparse fragmented clusters to dense, cohesive structures. Through NS-3 simulations, Key performance metrics including throughput, latency, jitter, and packet delivery ratio were evaluated across a range of fractal dimensions. Comparative evaluations against classical random, small-world, scale-free, grid and hierarchical tree networks models reveal that high-dimensional fractal topologies achieve enhanced resilience and throughput under equivalent conditions. These findings demonstrate the potential of fractal geometry as a design paradigm for scalable and efficient WMN architectures.
title The Role of Fractal Dimension in Wireless Mesh Network Performance
topic Networking and Internet Architecture
Computational Geometry
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.19366