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Communication is unstable in work areas
On the plan, the area is covered, but metal, equipment and interference create dips on actual routes.
Wireless infrastructure for production
Industrial Wi‑Fi for Enterprises and Complex Facilities
We design and deploy industrial Wi‑Fi for workshops, production warehouses, and outdoor areas. The design accounts for metal structures, interference, climate, mobile client devices, and process application requirements. We verify performance using agreed devices, routes, and load scenarios, with acceptance criteria documented before design begins.
Client devices → radio access → backhaul → core → management
Wireless infrastructure designed for industrial conditions
Industrial Wi‑Fi is wireless infrastructure designed for a specific site and its process applications. Beyond equipment ratings, the design accounts for metal, interference, temperature, dust, vibration, power supply, movement routes, and the acceptable impact of connection loss on operations. We select the architecture after reviewing project inputs and, where needed, field measurements.
- The RF model accounts for site geometry, materials, and client device operating heights.
- Client devices, applications and routes are included in the source data of the project.
- Measurements and application tests validate the result alongside the predicted coverage map.
Signs that a solution is needed
What failures indicate a problem in the industrial Wi‑Fi network
The problem is manifested in the technological process: data comes with a delay, mobile equipment loses a session, and the coverage changes with the site.
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Telemetry is lost
Data from terminals, sensors or mobile equipment comes with pauses and requires re-transmission.
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Mobile client reconnects
Handheld terminals, industrial tablet or onboard terminal loses session when moving between zones.
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The network is difficult to maintain
There is no current scheme, monitoring, unified configuration and clear quality criteria.
Engineering constraints
The environment defines the network architecture
The same specification does not produce the same result in a workshop, warehouse, and outdoor area.
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Metal and mobile equipment
Reflections, shielding, and changing geometry affect signal strength and multipath.
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Dust, Moisture and Temperature
Equipment protection ratings, operating temperature ranges, heating, and connection protection are selected for the installation location.
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Interference and the overall spectrum
The channel plan is built after measurements of the RF environment and takes into account neighboring networks and technological sources of interference.
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Critical applications
Voice, video, telemetry, and control have different requirements for latency, loss, and availability.
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Mobility
The speed, route, type of antenna, and behavior of the client device affect the transition between nodes.
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Backbone and power supply
For each point, the channel to the core, redundancy, PoE or local power and service conditions are checked.
Scenarios
Where industrial Wi‑Fi is used
The architecture is scaled from a separate production building to a distributed site.
Workshops and production lines
Access for terminals, mobile workplaces, diagnostics and technology applications.
Outdoor industrial sites
Communication between remote areas, nodes and mobile equipment.
Production warehouses
Data transfer between WMS, handheld terminals, forklifts and label printers.
Operational networks
The wireless network is used as a transport for telemetry, IIoT and dispatching systems and is designed to meet the requirements of these applications. Implementation of IIoT applications is not part of this solution.
Reference architecture
From client device to monitoring system
The final scope is defined after the survey, with each layer designed as part of one coordinated system.
Clients
Handheld terminals, tablets, cameras, controllers, sensors and onboard terminals.
Radio access
Access points, industrial nodes, antennas and an agreed channel plan.
Transport
Structured cabling system, fiber-optic communication lines, wireless bridges or wireless mesh backbone.
Core and policies
Switching, routing, segmentation, security and prioritization of traffic.
Management
Controller, logging, status monitoring and operational procedures.
Choice of technology
How to choose between Wi‑Fi, mesh, private LTE and wireless bridges
Technology selection depends on site layout, mobility, latency, spectrum, the client device mix, and the operating model.
| Mechanism | What it does | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Controller-based Wi‑Fi network | High bandwidth and a wide range of client devices. | Coverage, density, roaming, and compatibility with the specific client devices. |
| Industrial mesh | Connects distributed and mobile nodes, can form a wireless backbone. | Paths, number of wireless hops, and stability as the topology changes. |
| Private LTE network | Gives a mobile environment over a large area and a managed access model. | Available spectrum, permissions, latency, devices, and total cost of ownership. |
| PtP / PtMP | Provides fixed backbone links between remote locations. | Line of sight, bandwidth, redundancy, and mounting conditions. |
Stages of the project
How we design and deliver an industrial Wi‑Fi network
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Collection of initial data
Document geometry, processes, client devices, applications, routes and installation restrictions.
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Survey and measurement
We inspect the site, analyze the RF environment and check the intended locations.
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Design
Develop the RF model, channel plan, backhaul and power diagrams, specification, and acceptance program.
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Delivery and preparation
We agree on the composition of the equipment, software versions, completeness and installation conditions.
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Installation and Commissioning
Deploy infrastructure, segmentation, access policies and monitoring.
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Acceptance testing
Check the agreed zones, routes, devices and applications, document the result in the protocol.
Results of the project
What the customer receives
- 01Radio model and layout of equipment
- 02Connection, backbone, power supply and segmentation diagram
- 03Equipment and installation work specification
- 04Customized control and monitoring system
- 05Acceptance measurement report and as-built documentation
The exact set of documentation, configurations, protocols and operational materials is determined by the contract and the acceptance program.
Acceptance
Criteria set by the working application
Thresholds are agreed before design and depend on the workflow.
| Criterion | How to check | Where we document |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Verification measurements at the operating height and in the agreed zones. | Heat map and measurement protocol. |
| Mobility | Walk or drive the operating route with an actual client device. | Transition log and application test results. |
| Application | Transfer test traffic with a specified load profile. | Latency, packet loss, and session availability measurements. |
| Resilience | We check the agreed switching scenario on the stand or in the selected work window. Tests on the existing network are carried out only according to the approved program. | Test program, event log and recorded network behavior. |
What affects the composition and timing of the industrial project
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Terms of the project
The schedule depends on site size and location, access to working areas, plan completeness, field measurements and pilots, equipment ratings, and installation windows. Survey, design, delivery, commissioning, and acceptance are planned as separate stages.
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Cost
The cost is affected by the number of zones and routes, client device classes, application requirements, the state of the structured cabling system, fiber-optic communication lines, power supply and backbone network, installation conditions, equipment composition and volume of as-built documentation. Mandatory and optional parts are shown separately.
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Support and SLA
The support scope reflects how critical the production process is. The SLA defines monitored parameters, incident registration and escalation, response targets, change windows, configuration backups, and spare equipment requirements. Service arrangements and response targets are recorded in the agreed SLA.
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Repeat Wi‑Fi site survey
After changing the layout, equipment, routes or geography of the site, we re-check the affected areas and update the coverage map.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions about the solution
01How does industrial Wi‑Fi differ from office Wi‑Fi?
Industrial design accounts for process applications, metal, interference, climate, vibration, power supply, movement routes, and operational requirements. Equipment ratings matter, but do not by themselves ensure the required connectivity. Performance criteria are defined for the process and verified on site. Equipment, placement, and acceptance testing are therefore selected for the actual conditions.
02Can an industrial Wi‑Fi network be designed from plans alone?
Plans can support a preliminary model and an estimate of the project scope. A complex or critical environment usually requires an inspection and field measurements: actual materials, equipment, interference sources, and mounting locations may differ from the drawings. The need for a site visit is assessed after reviewing project inputs.
03What inputs are required for an initial assessment?
Provide site plans or a layout, heights and materials, working areas, client device models, applications, movement routes, latency and packet loss requirements, existing wired infrastructure, power supply, and installation restrictions. We identify any missing information. These inputs help define the survey, calculations, and next-stage scope before equipment is selected.
04Does an industrial site always need mesh?
No. A controller-managed Wi‑Fi network may suit an indoor building, while mesh or wireless bridges may suit a distributed site. Private LTE or specialized clients may be considered for particular mobility requirements. Selection depends on geography, applications, spectrum, available devices, and the operating model. We compare options after documenting routes, traffic profiles, availability requirements, and site restrictions.
05Is it possible to use existing cable and network infrastructure?
Yes, if it meets the design requirements. Before incorporating existing infrastructure, we check capacity, PoE, redundancy, cable condition, mounting locations, switching, segmentation, and monitoring. Components may be retained, upgraded, or replaced according to their condition, compatibility, and role in the agreed architecture.
06Is it possible to perform work without stopping production?
Work can often be divided into areas and maintenance windows. Feasibility, switching order, and permitted interruptions are agreed after assessing the live network and production schedule. Critical areas require an advance switching and rollback plan. The sequence depends on architecture, equipment access, process requirements, and permitted changes during operating hours.
07How is an industrial Wi‑Fi network accepted?
Before design, we document areas, operating heights, devices, routes, applications, and acceptable performance. After deployment, we perform verification measurements, application tests, and agreed redundancy checks. The contract and acceptance program define reporting materials, which may include heat maps, measurement logs, and a test report.
08What if the site or device fleet changes after launch?
Equipment relocation, route changes, new client models, and firmware updates can affect the RF environment and roaming. We assess changes before broad deployment and retest affected areas and workflows. Support procedures may include this process. The checks depend on the scale of the change, application criticality, and agreed acceptance criteria.
The next step
We will analyze the conditions of the industrial facility
Send a site plan, process applications, device models, movement routes, and areas where connectivity is critical. The Connectum team will check the inputs and propose the next stage: preliminary modeling, a survey, or a pilot.
Material prepared by Connectum technical team · updated: August 2026