A Network Topology Visualization System Based on Mobile AR Technology

Abstract

Effectively managing network infrastructure requires administrators to appropriately understand up-to-data network system status. Accurate understandings are especially crucial when installing new communication equipment and fixing network failures. In this paper, we propose a network topology visualization system based on AR (Augmented Reality) for assisting an administrator in real working environments. The proposed system graphically visualizes network configuration information and physical cabling structure related to a specific network node such as a router or a switch through an HMD (Head Mounted Display) device worn by the administrator. The system supports not only the administrator to efficiently performing the network management task but also trainees to acquire practical knowledge and skills on network administration.