SILPA: A Secure Layered Architecture for Institutional LAN/WLAN Performance Measurement and Automated Reporting

Abstract

Institutional networks require reliable and standardized mechanisms to assess LAN and WLAN performance across heterogeneous environments. This paper proposes the Secure Institutional Layered Performance‑Assessment Architecture (SILPA), a multi‑layer framework that integrates active Windows‑based measurement agents, secure bearer‑token‑protected data ingestion, standards‑aligned analytics, and automated reporting. SILPA captures key network‑performance indicators—including latency, jitter, packet loss, throughput, and wireless signal‑quality metrics—and processes them through schema‑validated, integrity‑checked workflows to ensure consistency and accuracy. A deployment at Institution XYZ demonstrates the architecture’s reliability and fidelity. The wired network exhibited stable performance with low latency (0.5 ms) and minimal jitter (0.2 ms), whereas wireless measurements reflected realistic RF‑driven variability, including 18.7 ms latency, 35.2 ms jitter, 0.55% packet loss, and moderate TCP/UDP throughput. SILPA’s automated reporting layer generated structured A4‑formatted reports that consolidate analytical summaries and performance tables, enabling institutions to transition from manual data compilation to reproducible, audit‑ready documentation. The results confirm that SILPA provides a secure, scalable, and measurement‑driven platform for institutional network‑performance assessment and establish a foundation for future enhancements such as longitudinal analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive performance modeling.