INDUSTRY SOLUTION
Logistics Centers
We build Wi-Fi, network and camera infrastructure for logistics centers and warehouses in a single project. We design every system around handheld terminals working between high racks, large open spaces and a shipping flow that runs across shifts.
NEEDS
What the industry needs
- 01
Handheld terminals must not drop in any aisle.
The warehouse management system (WMS) sends tasks to handheld terminals over Wi-Fi. If the connection drops in an aisle, scanning stops and the operator starts waiting. The connection must also hold as a terminal roams from one access point to the next.
- 02
Racks change the signal.
Full racks, especially with metal and liquid goods, absorb and reflect the Wi-Fi signal. Coverage that works well in an empty warehouse can fall short once the racks are full.
- 03
A large site with many entry points.
Docks, loading areas, parking and the perimeter must be monitored at the same time. In a dispute over damage, loss or a workplace accident, it must be possible to retrieve the recording.
- 04
Buildings are far apart.
There can be hundreds of meters between the warehouse, the administrative building, the security gatehouse and the docks. These links must run on a fiber backbone and must not depend on a single line.
SYSTEMS
Systems we recommend
Warehouse Wi-Fi · CCTV · fiber
01 · Network & Infrastructure 01 · Network & Infrastructure Network Infrastructure Solutions
Cabling and redundant switch infrastructure that powers high-ceiling access points and cameras over PoE.01 · Network & Infrastructure Fiber Optic Technologies
A fiber backbone between the warehouse, the administrative building, the security gatehouse and the docks.02 · Security IP CCTV Systems
Cameras chosen for their task at docks, loading areas, rack aisles and the perimeter.02 · Security Access Control Systems
Per-person access rights for the warehouse, loading areas and high-value goods sections.04 · Data Center & Cloud UPS Systems
Keeps switches, access points and recorders running during a power outage, so terminals do not lose the network.
APPROACH
Installing while the warehouse is running
Warehouses work in shifts and shipping does not stop. The Wi-Fi site survey should be done with the racks full, under real working conditions. After installation, coverage is measured again by walking aisle by aisle with a handheld terminal. Ceiling and top-of-rack work is scheduled at times with little forklift traffic and in areas agreed with warehouse management.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many access points does a warehouse need?
The number depends less on square meters than on the rack layout, rack height, type of goods and the number of terminals working at the same time. So the number is set by measurement during the site survey, not by formula. Access points are usually placed in line with the rack aisles.
Why is Wi-Fi weak in high-rack warehouses?
Full racks absorb and reflect the signal; metal, liquids and densely packed goods increase this effect. Access points mounted too high on the ceiling also deliver a weak signal between the racks. That is why coverage must be measured with the racks full.
How is Wi-Fi coverage tested for handheld terminals?
After installation, it is tested by walking the warehouse aisle by aisle with a handheld terminal or a measurement device. Signal strength, signal-to-noise ratio and drops during roaming between access points are measured. Weak spots are fixed and the measurement is repeated.
Does a warehouse need Wi-Fi 6?
It is not mandatory for every warehouse; most handheld terminals use little data. What really decides is the standard the terminals support and the number of devices connected at the same time. In a new installation, Wi-Fi 6 access points are often a sensible choice because they also work with older terminals and are more efficient in busy environments.
How is a warehouse camera system planned?
First, each camera’s task is defined: vehicles and license plates at the docks, movement in the aisles, parcels and people in the loading area. In long, narrow rack aisles, a corridor mode that gives a vertical image can be used. Retention period and access rights are set by the operator’s KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698) policy.