This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of microwave radio communication systems used for backhaul, access, and last-mile connectivity.
Overview
This Microwave Point-to-Point & Point-to-MultiPoint training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of microwave radio communication systems used for backhaul, access, and last-mile connectivity. The course covers microwave fundamentals, radio propagation, link design, equipment components, installation practices, alignment, performance optimization, interference mitigation, and troubleshooting. Participants will gain practical insight into designing, deploying, and maintaining reliable microwave networks for telecom, ISP, enterprise, and utility environments.
Learning Outcomes
• Understand the architecture, communication principles, and deployment models of microwave point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks.
• Identify microwave communication components, antennas, radios, frequencies, and network infrastructure elements.
• Configure microwave links, frequency planning, alignment, and connectivity for wireless communication systems.
• Analyze signal propagation, link budgets, interference, bandwidth, and network performance parameters.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues, signal degradation, and performance bottlenecks in microwave networks.
• Build reliable, scalable, and high-performance wireless communication networks using microwave networking best practices.
Duration & Delivery Mode
21 hours
Target Audience
• Network and telecom engineers
• Wireless and RF field engineers
• ISP and service provider technicians
• Infrastructure and operations professionals
• Engineers involved in wireless network deployment
Pre-requisites
• Basic understanding of networking concepts
• Familiarity with wireless or telecom fundamentals is helpful
• Interest in wireless backhaul and access technologies
Skillset Achieved
• Understanding microwave communication principles
• Designing Point-to-Point and Point-to-MultiPoint links
• Performing link budget and capacity planning
• Selecting microwave equipment and frequencies
• Installing and aligning microwave radios
• Optimizing performance and availability
• Mitigating interference and environmental impacts
• Troubleshooting microwave network issues
Course Outcome
By the end of this training, participants will be able to design, deploy, and maintain microwave Point-to-Point and Point-to-MultiPoint networks confidently. Learners will gain strong practical foundations to support high-availability wireless backhaul and access networks in diverse operational environments.
Course Outline
Introduction to Microwave Communication Systems
• Evolution of microwave networks
• Use cases for PtP and PtMP links
• Advantages and limitations
• Regulatory and licensing awareness
Microwave Radio Fundamentals
• RF spectrum and frequency bands
• Modulation and channel bandwidth
• Polarization concepts
• Throughput and latency basics
Propagation, Fresnel Zone & Path Planning
• Line-of-sight requirements
• Fresnel zone clearance
• Terrain and obstacle considerations
• Environmental impact awareness
Microwave Equipment & Components
• Radios and antennas
• Indoor and outdoor units
• Mounting structures and cabling
• Power and grounding basics
Point-to-Point Link Design
• Capacity and availability planning
• Link budget calculations
• Fade margin concepts
• Redundancy and protection schemes
Point-to-MultiPoint Network Design
• Hub-and-spoke architecture
• Sectorization and coverage planning
• Subscriber capacity considerations
• Traffic aggregation awareness
Installation & Alignment Practices
• Site preparation and safety
• Antenna mounting and alignment
• Polarization alignment
• Acceptance testing basics
Performance Optimization & Monitoring
• Signal strength and quality metrics
• Throughput optimization
• Monitoring and alarms
• Preventive maintenance practices
Interference Analysis & Mitigation
• Co-channel and adjacent channel interference
• External interference sources
• Frequency planning strategies
• Interference resolution techniques
Weather, Reliability & Availability Considerations
• Rain fade and atmospheric effects
• Adaptive modulation concepts
• Availability targets
• Designing for high uptime
Troubleshooting Microwave Networks
• Common link issues and symptoms
• Diagnosing alignment and interference problems
• Hardware and configuration faults
• Root cause analysis approach
Operational Best Practices & Documentation
• Network documentation standards
• Change and upgrade management
• Compliance and safety practices
• Long-term operations strategy
Microwave Networks Capstone Workshop & Best Practices
• Designing a PtP and PtMP microwave network
• Performing link calculations and equipment selection
• Analyzing performance and fault scenarios
• Final workshop review and best practices
Assessment Topics
• Microwave Communication Fundamentals & Network Architecture
• Radio Equipment, Antennas & Frequency Planning
• Link Configuration, Alignment & Connectivity Setup
• Signal Analysis, Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End Microwave Network Deployment Project
Evaluation
Participants will be evaluated through link design exercises, configuration and performance analysis tasks, troubleshooting scenarios, instructor-led reviews, and a final assessment focused on real-world microwave network deployment and operations.
Course Materials
Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Microwave Point-to-Point & Point-to-MultiPoint Networks. This digital, verifiable certification validates practical microwave networking knowledge, link design capability, and operational readiness and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance wireless and telecom career credibility.
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What Our Students Say
Says this training clarified microwave link design and real-world deployment challenges.
Highlights AcadNXT’s course as a practical guide to PtP and PtMP microwave networks.
Shares that the training improved his confidence in alignment, optimization, and interference handling.
States that this course provides strong operational insight into high-availability microwave systems.
Recommends AcadNXT’s Microwave Networks training for professionals managing wireless backhaul and access deployments.