Optimizing bandwidth utilization and traffic control in ISP networks for enhanced smart agriculture

Area of Science:

• Network Engineering
• Agricultural Technology
• Telecommunications

Background:

• The surge in demand for high-bandwidth internet necessitates advanced network management solutions.
• Smart agriculture relies heavily on real-time data, remote monitoring, and automated processes, requiring robust connectivity.
• Internet Service Providers (ISPs) face challenges in efficiently managing network bandwidth and traffic.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the challenges ISPs face in managing network traffic for smart agriculture.
• To propose a synergistic approach using Multi-Protocol Label Switching-Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE) and Diffserv Quality of Service (Diffserv-QoS).
• To demonstrate the benefits of integrating MPLS-TE and Diffserv-QoS for smart agriculture applications.

Main Methods:

• Investigated the integration of MPLS-TE for bandwidth optimization.
• Implemented Diffserv-QoS mechanisms for traffic control.
• Utilized the IPv4 header for data transmission.

Main Results:

• Achieved a throughput of 5.83 Mbps.
• Reduced network jitter to 3 msec.
• Demonstrated significant enhancements in throughput and reduction in jitter.

Conclusions:

• The synergy of MPLS-TE and Diffserv-QoS provides a resilient network foundation for smart agriculture.
• Optimized bandwidth utilization and traffic control are crucial for supporting data-intensive agricultural applications.
• The proposed integration significantly improves network performance metrics vital for smart farming.