WIFI EXTENDER WITH MONTORING SYSTEM AND CLOUD STORAGE

It Project

Proposal Presented to the faculty of the

College of Information and Computing Science

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the subject of

For the degree in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

By:

2023
 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

In recent years, the concept of the Internet gained immense popularity, and for good reason.
technology has transformed the way we interact with our environment and the devices within it. IoT
encompasses a network of interconnected devices, sensors, and systems that communicate with each other
to provide real-time data and automation. This connectivity has permeated our daily lives, influencing
everything from smart homes and cities to healthcare, transportation, and industry.

offers an exciting realm of possibilities, allowing us to enhance the functionality of everyday objects
and systems. One such application that has seen significant growth is the development of DIY IoT
projects that cater to specific needs and preferences. This project, "DIY IoT-Based WiFi Extender with
CCTV Camera," is one such endeavor that combines the power of IoT and wireless technology to solve a
common problem: improving WiFi coverage and enhancing security through a home-made solution.

Internet offers an exciting realm of possibilities, allowing us to enhance the functionality of everyday
objects and systems. One such application that has seen significant growth is the development of DIY IoT
projects that cater to specific needs and preferences. This project, "DIY IoT-Based WiFi Extender with
Cloud Storage ," is one such endeavor that combines the power of IoT and wireless technology to solve a
common problem: improving WiFi coverage and enhancing security through a home-made solution.

The importance of a WiFi connection in our homes cannot be overstated. It connects us to the
world, allowing us to work, learn, entertain, and stay connected with our loved ones. However, most of us
have experienced WiFi dead zones within our homes – areas where the signal strength is weak, and
connectivity is unreliable. These dead zones can be frustrating, hindering our productivity and enjoyment.

Moreover, home security is another paramount concern. The need to monitor our surroundings and
safeguard our homes has led to the rise of CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) cameras. These cameras
offer a sense of security by providing surveillance capabilities, allowing homeowners to keep an eye on
their property, even when they are away.
1.5 SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The Scope of the project is to Provide an overview of the increasing demand for extended WiFi
coverage and the need for efficient monitoring solutions and Design, develop, and implement a WiFi
extender with a monitoring system integrated with cloud storage for general purpose like saving those
important files and etc. and also it will Enhance the existing WiFi infrastructure to improve coverage,
performance, and user experience.

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The primary objective of this project is to enhance the quality and range of the home WiFi
network by Wifi Extender with Monitoring Syste and Cloud Storage:
 Eliminating Dead Zones: Develop a WiFi extender that effectively eliminates WiFi dead zones
within the home, ensuring that users have seamless internet connectivity throughout their living
spaces.

 Enhanced Connectivity: Improve the overall performance of the home WiFi network by
extending its reach, providing reliable and high-speed internet access in previously weak signal
areas.

 Integrated Web Monitoring System: To Monitor wifi and Data.

 Cloud Storage : for genera Purpose Like saving Important Files without purchasing a cloud
storage
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

FOREIGN STUDIES

OPTIMAL POSITION TO PLACE WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER TO IMPROVE ITS

PERFORMANCE
Toshikazu Nishimura, Mikhael Jonathan Angelo Wibowo, College of Information Science and
Engineering, Ritsumeikan University
An extender (Wi-Fi range extender) is a device that takes the radio signal of an access point (AP) of Wi-
Fi and rebroadcasts it to create a new group of Extended Service Set Identifier. It is useful for extending
the range of an AP to where the wired network cannot reach since installation of AP needs both
commercial power supply and the wired network line to serve as the last mile of the Internet. Based on
our preliminary experiments, although the extender itself offers slower connection compared to the
original AP, it could offer more stable connection at hard to reach places. One of the significant factors
that affect the internet speed is where the extender is set. Therefore, we investigated extender usage based
on the correlation between distance, Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), and the speed of the
connection. Through our control experiment for the extender usage, we found that just placing an
extender might degrade the performance compared to the direct association to an AP in the service area in
the AP. We also found that the optimal position of the extender was not centered equidistant from the AP
and the client, but rather shifted toward the AP.
Internet is one of the current solutions to cover such an inconvenient problem caused by language barrier.
Visitors need the Internet services for supporting their trip to Japan, such as translation service and online
map one for reaching to their destination for example. Therefore, we should stress that more Wi-Fi
It is also economically better and less time-consuming than making a new infrastructure of APs, for
events like this which is one-time only. So we investigate the performance of Wi-Fi range extenders in
this paper.

EXTENDING INTERNET TO POWERLESS AREAS

Hanzhi Guo and Cassidy Shaver 2018
The lack of internet in undeveloped countries and other rural areas is detrimental to the development of
the area. Access to internet can have many profound effects on developing countries such as creating
economic opportunities for small and medium sized businesses and improving education. In many of
these rural areas and developing countries, such as Africa, children do not have up to date education,
people
struggle to find jobs, and the infrastructure is lacking internet in areas that have been affected by natural
disasters is also a large problem that our society faces. Areas where the cellular towers and power
generators were knocked out would benefit greatly from connectivity because it would allow the affected
community to communicate with outside help. One example of when internet needed to be extended to an
area affected by disaster is Puerto Rico. Some companies have attempted to create solar powered wi-fi
hotspots, but none of them are implemented in the way that we plan to solve the problem. No product
exists that can provide internet without cellular coverage nor a power grid. However, there are a couple of
products that are in our area of research. The company Soluxio has created a solar powered wi-fi
extender/LTE wi-fi hotspot. This is primarily for creating outdoor wi-fi networks in places with an
existing internet connection or for resorts and city parks in developed areas where LTE data is available.
This device has the option to be solar powered, but it also has the same limitation as the Soluxio device in
that it relies on LTE data which does not cover a large portion of the globe
EFFICIENT AND SECURE WIFI SIGNAL BOOSTER VIA UNMANNED AERIEL VEHICLES
WIFI REAPEATER BASED ON INTELLIGENCE BASED LOCALIZATION SWARM AND
BLOCKCHAIN

Recently, the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) under the umbrella of the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart
cities and emerging communities have become the focus of the academic and industrial science
community. On this basis, UAVs have been used in many military and commercial systems as emergency
transport and air support during natural disasters and epidemics. In such previous scenarios, boosting
wireless signals in remote or isolated areas would need a mobile signal booster placed on UAVs, and, at
the same time, the data would be secured by a secure decentralized database. This paper contributes to
investigating the possibility of using a wireless repeater placed on a UAV as a mobile booster for weak
wireless signals in isolated or rural areas in emergency situations and that the transmitted information is
protected from external interference and manipulation. The working mechanism is as follows: one of the
UAVs detect a human presence in a predetermined area with the thermal camera and then directs the
UAVs to the location to enhance the weak signal and protect the transmitted data. The methodology of
localization and clusterization of the UAVs is represented by a swarm intelligence localization (SIL)
optimization algorithm. At the same time, the information sent by UAV is protected by blockchain
technology as a decentralization database. According to realistic studies and analyses of UAVs
localization and clusterization, the proposed idea can improve the amplitude of the wireless signals in far
regions. In comparison, this database technique is difficult to attack. The research ultimately supports
emergency transport networks, blockchain, and IoT services.

LOCAL STUDIES

Wi-Fi-Based Monitoring System

C. Siegel and T. E. Dorner, "Information technologies for active and assisted living—
Influences to the quality of life of an ageing society", Int. J. Med. Inform., vol. 100, pp. 32-
45, Apr. 2017.
Among sensible goals of active and assisted living paradigm is the unobtrusive monitoring of daily living
activities. Based on such monitoring, anomalies and trends can be discovered, which possibly allows for
early assessment of health issues and for prevention policies. However, when dealing with the home
environment, and especially with older adults, obtrusiveness, usability, and cost concerns are of the
utmost relevance. Smart objects can be designed to this purpose and deployed into the home: they usually
feature low data rates and are customarily implemented by relying on conventional wireless sensor
network approaches.
Monitoring System Using Wireless
Christian Arnhardt, Olaf Neussner in Landslide Science and Practice (2013)

Nowadays, there is a significant increase in the number of various wearable heart monitoring devices,
ranging from simple pulse monitors and HR monitors, to portable Holter monitors. Although Holter
monitors are used only to collect data, it still remains the most used device. Data processing and analysis
are performed offline, making the device impractical for continual monitoring and early detection of
heart diseases. Although widely used, they are not suitable for long time monitoring due to their limited
power supply. Monitoring patient’s HR within hospital or his home requires the use of sensors attached
by wires to the medical devices, which limits the patient's activity. As an alternative, wireless devices are
suitable for remote patient monitoring, giving him the freedom of movement. The HR is continuously
measured by the proposed system using custom developed devices. The results may be wirelessly
transmitted to central monitoring station by using Bluetooth or WiFi nodes, but they are more
expensive, consume more power, require installing an expensive infrastructure, and are useful for high
bandwidth applications. Another Bluetooth limitation is that the standard allows only a limited number
of nodes. These issues make WiFi and Bluetooth nodes unsuitable for widespread wireless monitoring of
patient’s HR. As an alternative, wireless sensor networks, containing compact sensor nodes and having
low power consumption, represent a cost-effective solution. The ZigBee is similar to Bluetooth but is
simpler, has a lower data rate, and less power consumption, making it suitable for indoor applications..
 SYNTHESIS TABLE

Author Year Country Purpose Term of Source Summary Point

2017 USA We all utilize INTERNET Our paper's

Rohit Sonawane, wireless technology primary goal is to
Sachin Doge at home, at coffee measure the
shops, and in specific Wi-Fi
Sardar
airports since slow network's signal
Vallabhbhai
network speeds strength at various
frequently result in locations and
limited connectivity optimize it so that
and processing it may be accessed
hours being delayed. in dead zones. In
We deal with the the end, it is
many forms of important to locate
wireless networking. every access point
before setting up
WLAN routers.
This will ensure
that dead zones are
covered by the Wi-
Fi network and
that accessing a
specific network is
simple.
2018 INDIA The lack of internet INTERNET The company
Hanzhi Guo and in undeveloped Soluxio has created
Cassidy Shaver countries and other a solar powered wi-
rural areas is fi extender/LTE wi-
detrimental to the fi hotspot. This is
development of the primarily for
area. Access to creating outdoor wi-
internet can have fi networks in places
many profound with an existing
 effects on developing internet connection
countries such as or for resorts and
creating economic city parks in
opportunities for developed areas
small and medium where LTE data is
sized businesses and available.
improving education. This device has the
In many of these rural option to be solar
areas and developing powered, but it also
countries, such as has the same
Africa, children do limitation as the
not have up to date Soluxio device in
education, people that it relies on LTE
struggle to find jobs, data which does not
and the infrastructure cover a large portion
is lacking internet in of the globe
areas that have been
affected by natural
disasters is also a
large problem that
our society faces.
2022 CHINA the unmanned aerial INTERNET This paper
Mohammed Abd vehicles (UAV) contributes to
Elaziz under the umbrella of investigating the
Shuang Wang the Internet of Things possibility of using a
(IoT) in smart cities wireless repeater
and emerging placed on a UAV as
communities have a mobile booster for
become the focus of weak wireless
the academic and signals in isolated or
industrial science rural areas in
community. In such emergency
previous scenarios, situations and that
boosting wireless the transmitted
signals in remote or information is
isolated areas would protected from
need a mobile signal external interference
booster placed on and manipulation.
UAVs, and, at the
same time, the data
would be secured by
a secure decentralized
database.
2019 PHILIPPHINES One of the modern INTERNET An extender, also
Mikhael Jonathan remedies for this known as a WiFi
Angelo annoying issue range extender, is a
brought on by a gadget that
language barrier is rebroadcasts the
the internet. Internet radio signal from a
services, such Wi-Fi access point
translation services (AP) to generate a
and online maps, are new set of Extended
essential for visitors Service Set
to Japan in order to Identifiers. Since the
facilitate their travels. installation of an AP
Thus, it's important to requires both a
emphasize that more commercial power
Wi-Fi supply and a wired
For one-time events network line to
like these, it is also function as the last
less time-consuming mile of the Internet,
and more cost- it is helpful for
effective than expanding the range
creating a new AP of an AP to areas
infrastructure. Thus, where the wired
in this work, they network cannot
examine the reach.
functionality of Wi-Fi
range extenders.

Hisham A. Alhulayil PHILIPPINES PLC backhauls may INTERNET In this paper, we

2021 not handle large data seek to exploit the
rates, in contrast to presence of multiple
Ethernet backhauls, PLC extenders that
as demonstrated by may be plugged in,
previous research. by combining their
Furthermore, fading transmissions in a
and shadowing can distributed antenna
occur for clients system (DAS), to
(users) that are either boost client
far away from or throughputs in a
partially obscured by home setting.
the WiFi-PLC Specifically, we
extender they are design PLC-DAS to
associated with, determine which
which lowers the PLC extenders are
throughput on the the best candidates
wireless link. for forming a joint
DAS transmitter
cluster to each
client.
2022 PHILLIPHINES INTERNET
Anurag Wankar
Aniket Ghorse

C. Methodology of the Study

This chapter deals with the method and techniques used by the researchers in conducting the study. The
researchers utilize different ideas. information to learn and understand what is IPS, it’s importance and its
advantages. It discusses the integration of software and hardware and the contribution of IPS in our
organization.

e. SDLC Approach

The SDLC Approach used in this study is Waterfall Model, This model is simple and easy to
understand and use. It is easy to manage due to right rigidity of the model-each phase has
specific deliverables and a review process in this model phases are processed and completed one
at phases do not understood overlap. It work’s well and requirements are very well understood.
Requirements Gathering:
 Define the requirements for the WiFi extender and monitoring system.
 Specify the desired features, performance criteria, and compatibility requirements.
 Determine the cloud storage specifications, including data types, storage capacity, and access
controls

System Design:
 Develop a detailed design for the WiFi extender hardware and firmware.
 Design the monitoring system's architecture, and user interface.
 Plan the integration of cloud storage, defining data structures, API usage, and security measures.

Development:
 Begin the development of the WiFi extender hardware and firmware according to the
specifications.
 Implement the monitoring system software, incorporating the chosen sensors and designing the
user interface.
 Integrate the cloud storage functionality into the system, ensuring secure data transfer and
storage.

Testing:
 Conduct unit testing for individual components of the WiFi extender, monitoring system, and
cloud storage integration.
 Perform integration testing to ensure seamless interaction between different modules.
 Carry out system testing to validate the overall functionality and performance against the
defined requirements.

Deployment:
 Prepare the system for deployment by finalizing the hardware and software configurations.
 Create installation packages and documentation for end-users.
 Deploy the WiFi extender and monitoring system in a controlled environment to verify its
performance in real-world conditions.

Maintenance:
 Address any issues or bugs identified during deployment.
 Provide ongoing support for users and continuously monitor system performance.
 Consider user feedback for future enhancements or updates.