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Using a dataset provided by the University of Antwerp, a neural network was implemented with the aim of providing end-device location. In this way, we were able to measure the mean localization error in areas of high urban density. The results obtained show a deviation of less than 150 m in locating the end device. This offset can be decreased up to a few meters, provided that there is a greater density of nodes per square meter. 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