Teaching Learning Based Optimization Algorithm for FiWi Network

Nowadays, there is a huge requirement of bandwidth and mobility to end users. For fulfilling this, Fiber-Wireless (Fi-Wi) networks are designed consolidating the advantages of both optical and wireless networks. Optical networks provide high bandwidth and stability while wireless networks provide cost efficiency and mobility. An efficient optimization method called ‘Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization (TLBO)’ is analyzed in this paper for placement of ONUs in FiWi networks and optimization for finding the global solutions. The analyzed method is based on the effect of the influence of a teacher on the output of learners in a class. The basic philosophy of the method is explained in detail. The effectiveness of the method as compared to the other optimization methods is also explained.