In today's world, having a reliable wireless network is crucial. A new approach has been developed to make multiuser wireless networks better. This method uses something called Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) to improve how well these networks work. The goal is to find the best way to place these surfaces to make the network as efficient as possible.

The new technique is called the Improved Rime Optimization Algorithm (IROA). It builds on an older algorithm by adding a method known as the Quadratic Interpolation Method (QIM). This addition helps the algorithm explore more options and avoid getting stuck in less effective solutions. The IROA focuses on two main goals: making sure everyone in the network gets a fair share of the bandwidth and boosting the overall speed for all users.

To test how well the IROA works, it was compared to several other algorithms. These tests were done on networks with 20 and 50 users. The results showed that the IROA performed better in many scenarios. For example, in a network with 20 users, the IROA improved the average speed by up to 46% compared to some of the other algorithms. Even when looking at the minimum speed, the IROA still showed significant improvements.

However, it's not all perfect. While the IROA did better overall, it had a lower standard deviation compared to the original Rime Optimization Algorithm (ROA). This means that the IROA's performance was more consistent, but it didn't always find the very best solution. Despite this, the IROA showed strong and reliable performance across different tasks.

So, what does this mean for the future of wireless networks? It shows that using smart surfaces and advanced algorithms can make a big difference. As more people and devices connect to wireless networks, finding ways to make them more efficient will be increasingly important. The IROA is a step in the right direction, but there's always room for improvement. Maybe one day, everyone will enjoy fast, reliable wireless connections everywhere they go.

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