Paper The following article is Open access

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

, , , and

Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd
, , Citation W. A Ayara et al 2018 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 173 012016 DOI 10.1088/1755-1315/173/1/012016

1755-1315/173/1/012016

Abstract

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.

Export citation and abstract BibTeX RIS

Content from this work may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 licence. Any further distribution of this work must maintain attribution to the author(s) and the title of the work, journal citation and DOI.

Please wait… references are loading.
10.1088/1755-1315/173/1/012016