Application for an Early Detection of Transmission Parameters Degradation of Point-to-Point Microwave Links

Abstract

Exterior radio equipment of microwave links operating in an outdoor environment under the influence of weather conditions is at risk of a link failure or device defect occurrence. Also their indoor units are under threat of a device failure, as well as any other network device. This paper aims to present the creation of a network monitoring application capable of timely detection of potential failures of the microwave units, based on analyzing trends in monitored device parameters. The basic designed architecture is being described, as well as a graphical user interface. Several failure detection methods are explained. Significant findings in the results of the experimental monitoring are presented. These cases revealed the possible oncoming link failures on the network of the service provider, which led to a saving of the provider’s resources.