Powertrackz: análise da eficiência energética de pontos de acesso em redes sem fio

Abstract

The growing demand for wireless networks in corporate environments has driven the need to optimize the configuration of network devices to ensure both performance and energy efficiency. Inadequate configurations of access points (APs) increase energy consumption due to conflicts and inefficiencies in network management. This work presents a tool for analyzing AP data aimed at reducing the energy consumption of these devices. Based on the Zabbix monitoring platform, which collects data for network device management, this work correlates operational metrics such as bandwidth, operating frequency, and channel with the energy consumption of APs. In a case study considering 18 access points in a simulated scenario of the UTFPR - Campo Mourão campus, the tool analyzes and suggests configurations that resulted in a 4.5% reduction in the annual energy consumption of APs, contributing to improved service quality. The implemented solution helps reduce energy consumption while maintaining and improving the quality of service provided by wireless networks, offering a more efficient and sustainable approach to IT infrastructure management.