Monthly Archives: May 2024

Introduction

Warehouses pose significant challenges when designing wireless networks due to factors like size, racking layout, material handling equipment (MHE), varying inventory levels, Wireless Access Point (WAP) mounting challenges, and fluctuating temperature and humidity. Overcoming these challenges requires experienced wireless professionals, considering the WLAN as a holistic system, and involving all stakeholders from the outset to ensure business outcomes are defined and understood.

Effective warehouse wireless design begins with understanding the use case requirements. Key considerations include:

• On-premises or cloud-based managed solutions

  : Determine whether your solution will be on-premises or fully managed in the cloud.

• WAP capabilities

  : Are you aiming to utilise the new 6GHz spectrum by using Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Also are you going to be using

By Dominic Franklin

Introduction: The Evolution of Warehousing and the Rise of IoT

Warehousing has undergone significant transformations, evolving from simple storage facilities to complex hubs of commerce and logistics. Traditionally, warehouses served as static units for temporary storage within supply chains. However, the advent of e-commerce and advanced manufacturing practices has redefined their role.

Modern warehouses are now critical in ensuring the efficient movement of goods from production to consumer. They have become key assets that enable businesses to respond to changing consumer demands, optimise inventory management, and streamline distribution processes. This evolution has been driven by technological advancements, changing consumer expectations, and evolving market dynamics.

A major driver of this transformation is the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of interconnected devices embedded with sensors, software, and other

As WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 makes its debut, utilising the newly available 6GHz spectrum, it presents a significant technological advancement in wireless networking. This expansion offers additional bandwidth and reduced interference, promising enhanced network efficiency—particularly in environments such as warehouses. However, the deployment of WiFi 6E in UK warehouses encounters specific challenges due to regulatory restrictions by OFCOM on the use of external antennas with the 6GHz spectrum. This blog outlines how these regulations impact warehouse operations and suggests effective strategies for businesses.

Regulatory Constraints in the UK

OFCOM’s power limitations on the 6GHz spectrum prohibit the use of external antennas on WiFi 6E devices. This restriction significantly affects the potential signal gain and, consequently, the effective range of WiFi access points. In warehouses with high racking this becomes a considerable issue as access points are often

DTE has added 7 employees from leadership and technical services to its pool of SC cleared individuals, strengthening our ability to work on sensitive public sector sites – a key area of focus for DTE.

Whilst all our technical service employees hold the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), a valid SC clearance is needed for working on government contracts where access to sensitive information, assets, or equipment is required.

Congratulations to our new SC cleared employees that have all successfully completed the national security vetting process.

When COVID hit the UK in 2020 we saw an overnight shift in working patterns that is still being felt today, with a greater requirement for remote working (and the appropriate solutions to manage this new structure).

However, was the secure remote access solution that you implemented back then still the right solution for you today, and how often are you reviewing the technology that supports this strategy?

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