Project Overview
The UNDP event required a high-performance and reliable network to support hundreds of participants and staff. The venue was divided into three zones, each served by Ruijie Access Points (AP): North, Central, and South.
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Network Monitoring:
- Real-time tracking using Winbox on MikroTik routers for bandwidth and latency.
- APs remotely managed via Ruijie Cloud Controller.
- Enabled immediate detection and resolution of network issues, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Network Monitoring: Continuously monitor the performance of each AP and the overall network.
- Incident Response: Take immediate action for network issues
Case Study: Issues & Actions
1. AP North Zone Offline
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issue | The Ruijie AP in the North Zone went offline, causing connectivity loss for users. |
| Action | Remote restart of the AP via Ruijie Cloud Controller and monitoring until fully online. |
| Result | AP restored without affecting the Central or South zones, with minimal downtime. |
2. Bandwidth Saturation Across Zones
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issue | Bandwidth usage reached maximum in all zones, causing slow connections and packet loss. |
| Action | Adjusted queue tree on MikroTik routers to balance traffic between zones. |
| Result | Network stabilized, latency decreased, and all zones maintained full connectivity during peak usage. |
Tools & Technologies
- MikroTik Routers (Queue Tree + Winbox monitoring)
- Ruijie Access Points (North, Central, South zones, managed via Ruijie Cloud Controller)
- Monitoring scripts for ping, latency, and bandwidth tracking
Network Analysis & Insights
- Peak Traffic Patterns: Central zone consistently showed higher bandwidth usage due to presentation streams and participant activity.
- AP Reliability: Ruijie Cloud Controller enabled quick detection of offline APs, reducing average downtime to under 5 minutes.
- Bandwidth Management: Queue Tree configuration successfully mitigated congestion, proving that per-zone bandwidth limits improve overall network stability.
- Latency Observations: Continuous ping monitoring highlighted minor latency spikes during peak usage, which were immediately resolved through traffic rebalancing.
Outcome & Takeaways
- Stable network performance throughout the event with minimal downtime.
- Rapid response to AP failures or bandwidth issues.
- Demonstrated ability in real-time network monitoring and problem-solving for multi-zone events.
- Key lessons:
- Real-time monitoring and cloud-based AP management are critical for large event networks.
- Proactive traffic management prevents congestion and improves user experience.
- Understanding zone-specific traffic patterns helps in planning future events and capacity.