Microwave Radio Installation & Repair
Professional Point-to-Point Wireless Solutions Throughout Texas
When fiber isn't practical, microwave radio systems provide high-speed, low-latency connectivity for businesses, industrial facilities, utilities, municipalities, and Internet service providers.
For 30 years, NetWest has designed, installed, maintained, and repaired point-to-point wireless networks throughout Texas. Whether you need a new licensed microwave link, an emergency radio replacement, or troubleshooting on an existing system, our experienced technicians can help. From rooftop installations to 300-foot communication towers, we have the experience to keep critical networks connected.
Our Microwave Radio Services
From new installations to emergency repairs, NetWest covers the full lifecycle of commercial microwave infrastructure.
New Microwave Link Installation
We design and install high-capacity wireless links for a wide range of applications. Every installation includes proper alignment, configuration, testing, and performance verification.
- Enterprise connectivity
- Business internet
- Oil & gas operations
- Pipeline communications
- SCADA networks
- Remote facilities
- Data center connectivity
- Municipal networks
- Industrial operations
- Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Microwave Radio Replacement
When a radio fails due to lightning, power events, age, or hardware failure, we can replace it quickly and restore service. Where possible, replacement equipment is configured before arriving onsite to minimize downtime.
- Radio replacement
- Configuration transfer
- Firmware upgrades
- Frequency verification
- Link optimization
- Throughput testing
- Network validation
Microwave Radio Repair
Not every outage requires replacing hardware. Our technicians troubleshoot issues and restore service as efficiently as possible while identifying the true source of the problem.
- Link instability
- Low signal levels
- High error rates
- Packet loss
- Throughput degradation
- Power failures
- Ethernet problems
- Water intrusion
- Firmware issues
- Configuration errors
- Alignment problems
Link Upgrades
Technology changes quickly. We help organizations modernize existing microwave infrastructure to improve capacity, reliability, and RF performance.
- Replacing legacy radios
- Increasing capacity
- Updating firmware
- Improving reliability
- Optimizing RF performance
- Reconfiguring network topology
- Upgrading antennas and mounting hardware
Equipment We Support
NetWest services a wide range of commercial microwave platforms. Don't see your equipment listed? Contact us — we work with many enterprise wireless solutions.
Primary Platforms
- Ubiquiti
- AirFiber 11
- AirFiber 11FX
- AirFiber 24
- AirFiber 60
- airMAX platforms
- Trango
- Licensed microwave systems
- Point-to-point backhaul
- Carrier-grade wireless links
- Cambium Networks
- PTP series
- Enterprise wireless backhaul
Other Manufacturers
- Aviat
- Ceragon
- Siklu
- Mimosa
- MikroTik
- Cisco
- Additional commercial wireless platforms
Common Causes of Microwave Link Failures
Microwave systems are extremely reliable, but failures can occur due to:
- Lightning strikes
- Power surges
- Failed POE injectors
- Storm damage
- Water intrusion
- Aging equipment
- Loose connectors
- Ethernet cable damage
- Improper firmware
- Configuration errors
- Physical misalignment
- Obstructions introduced into the path
Our technicians inspect the complete communication system — not just the radio — to ensure the real issue is identified and corrected.
Why Businesses Choose Microwave
Microwave radio systems provide many advantages over traditional connectivity:
- Rapid deployment
- Low latency
- High throughput
- Long-distance connectivity
- No monthly fiber construction delays
- Excellent reliability
- Redundant network paths
- Scalable bandwidth
- Ideal for remote facilities
Microwave is especially valuable where trenching fiber is impractical, cost-prohibitive, or time-sensitive.
Our Installation Process
Site Survey
We evaluate tower locations, rooftops, terrain, line of sight, and mounting options.
Link Design
We calculate expected performance based on distance, frequency, antenna size, fade margin, terrain, and capacity requirements.
Equipment Preparation
Before installation, we update firmware, configure radios, load customer settings, bench-test equipment, and verify compatibility. Preparing equipment ahead of time helps reduce onsite installation time and minimizes disruption.
Installation
Our technicians install radios, antennas, mounts, Ethernet cabling, grounding systems, surge protection, and power equipment.
Alignment & Optimization
Proper alignment is critical for maximum performance. We optimize RSSI, signal quality, modulation, throughput, error rates, and link stability.
Final Testing
Before leaving, we verify link performance, network connectivity, throughput, latency, equipment health, and customer services.
Link Design Factors
- Distance
- Frequency
- Antenna size
- Fade margin
- Terrain
- Capacity requirements
Installation Items
- Radios
- Antennas
- Mounts
- Ethernet cabling
- Grounding systems
- Surge protection
- Power equipment
Alignment & Optimization
- RSSI
- Signal quality
- Modulation
- Throughput
- Error rates
- Link stability
Final Testing
- Link performance
- Network connectivity
- Throughput
- Latency
- Equipment health
- Customer services
Why NetWest?
Many companies install microwave radios. Very few operate their own carrier-grade wireless network. NetWest has been building and maintaining commercial wireless infrastructure since 1996.
Our technicians understand the entire communication system — we don't simply install radios, we ensure the entire network is operating as designed.
Industries We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about microwave radio installation, repair, and point-to-point wireless.
Emergency AF-11 Replacement Restores Oilfield Communications in Less Than One Hour
Customer
Medallion Energy
Challenge
After a severe storm, a critical microwave backhaul link failed, leaving the site without reliable communications. The outage lasted two weeks while attempts were made to locate a qualified tower crew with microwave networking experience.
NetWest's Solution
Within 24 hours of receiving the call, NetWest prepared a replacement Ubiquiti AirFiber 11 (AF-11) radio from inventory. Before heading to the site, our team upgraded the firmware, loaded the customer's saved configuration, and verified the radio on the bench.
At the site, our technician climbed the tower, removed the failed radio and damaged PoE injector, installed the replacement equipment, confirmed alignment, and restored the wireless link.
Results
- Onsite within 24 hours of the service request
- Replacement hardware supplied from NetWest inventory
- Firmware updated and configuration preloaded before dispatch
- Radio and PoE injector replaced successfully
- Communications restored in less than one hour onsite
- Customer returned to normal operations the same day
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Keep Your Wireless Network Running
Whether you're building a new point-to-point link, upgrading an aging microwave network, or responding to an unexpected outage, NetWest provides the technical expertise and field experience to get the job done right. From engineering and installation to emergency repairs and long-term maintenance, we're your trusted partner for commercial wireless infrastructure across Texas.