Field Wi-Fi Extension Experiment in Iitate Village

Abstract

The Ainosawa Auto Camping Site in the Fukaya area of Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, is a popular spot withmany visitors from outside the village. However, because it is surrounded by mountains and forests, there is no mobile phone signal, and there are constant requests from visitors for Wi-Fi access. This paper introduces an experiment to extend the Wi-Fi of the Lodging Experience Centre Kikori to the campsite and event plaza by using a commercially available Wi-Fi repeater with appropriate settings. The paper then discusses the development of communication infrastructure in Japan's agricultural and rural areas, which are often located in mountainous regions.