How to close the gap in your Wi-Fi

Have you ever faced Wi-Fi dead zones in your warehouse or factory? These gaps in Wi-Fi signal coverage can disrupt your operations, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. Industry 4.0 and logistics 4.0 settings like warehouses, factories, and distribution centres are especially prone to these issues due to the multiple obstacles involved, modern building materials utilised, and challenging or hazardous environments. Storage racking, steel structures, machinery, and thick concrete walls all make it hard for Wi-Fi signal to reach every corner. That’s where the need for a robust wireless solution comes in.

The Kymata Distributed Antenna System (DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More) cable solution overcomes the problems of conventional Wi-Fi systems in challenging environments. This innovative system delivers consistent and highly effective Wi-Fi radio coverage even in the most complex settings. Whether you work in deep freeze storage, logistics, warehouses or data centres, Kymata’s solution ensures reliable connectivity. Their technology uses ‘leaky feeder’ DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More cable and advanced antennasAntennas are used as an interface between radios to transmit... More to deliver efficient distribution of Wi-Fi signals, making Kymata ideal for industrial and logistics applications.

Adding Kymata’s system to your network can reduce the number of access points needed, saving on both costs and energy. By enhancing Wi-Fi coverage with fewer devices, you can ensure a more reliable network without excessive hardware. This makes the Kymata DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More system a cost-effective, efficient solution for maintaining seamless wireless Wi-Fi connectivity across your entire facility.

Understanding the Wi-Fi gap in industrial settings

In industrial settings like warehouses, factories, and distribution centres, gaps in Wi-Fi signal coverage can be a big issue. These locations have obstacles to Wi-Fi distribution such as storage racking, movable equipment and machinery, and modern building materials that cause RF reflections and block Wi-Fi signals. These barriers cause dead zones where the Wi-Fi signal is weak or non-existent and this leads to problems like slow data transfer, dropped connections, and less productivity.

The materials used in construction, such as metal and concrete, make it difficult for Wi-Fi signals to pass through. Additionally, equipment and machinery operating in these environments create radio frequency interference. This interference disrupts the Wi-Fi signals, making conventional wireless solutions ineffective. This is especially difficult in areas like deep freeze storage or ATEX areas, where environmental factors add another level of complexity to maintaining a stable connection. Kymata solves these issues by placing the active devices in standard non-ATEX environments, with the antenna system cable in the ATEX area.    

The Wi-Fi coverage gaps in industrial settings create inefficiencies and operational challenges. Workers rely on stable Wi-Fi connections for tasks such as inventory management, real-time data entry, and automated processes. When connections drop or slow down, workflows are interrupted, leading to delays and errors. This makes finding a reliable Wi-Fi solution crucial for maintaining smooth operations in industrial environments.

Benefits of Kymata Distributed Antenna System (DAS)

Kymata’s Distributed Antenna System (DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More) addresses the issues of Wi-Fi signal coverage in industrial and logistics settings with innovative and highly effective solutions. One of the main benefits is the enhanced reliability of the Wi-Fi signal. Kymata DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More ensures that the Wi-Fi signal reaches every corner of a facility, even in areas with heavy machinery or metal structures. This leads to fewer dropped connections and smoother operations.

Another significant advantage is the guaranteed cost savings. Traditional Wi-Fi solutions require many access points to cover a large space, leading to higher costs in terms of equipment and power consumption. With Kymata DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More, fewer access points are needed than for a conventional system, leading to savings on power consumption of up to 70%. Overall, savings are achieved on both hardware costs and energy use.

Kymata DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More also offers better efficiency. The system gives you easy access to devices for implementation and maintenance, making installation, commissioning and ongoing upkeep much simpler and quicker. This means less downtime and disruption to daily operations. Furthermore, the advanced technology used in Kymata products provides a more reliable and consistent signal, ensuring maximum productivity and minimal interruptions.

This system also enhances flexibility for different operational needs. Whether it’s a bustling factory floor or a deep freeze storage area, Kymata DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More adapts to various challenging environments seamlessly. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for diverse industrial applications.

Kymata products are designed to deliver seamless and reliable Wi-Fi coverage in even the most challenging industrial environments. Here are some key features that make Kymata solutions exceptional:

Key features of Kymata products for improved connectivity

1. DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More cables: Kymata uses ‘leaky feeder’ DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More cables to ensure even distribution of the Wi-Fi signal. These cables act like long antennasAntennas are used as an interface between radios to transmit... More, radiating signals uniformly, which reduces dead zones and makes the Wi-Fi accessible throughout the facility.

2. Advanced antennasAntennas are used as an interface between radios to transmit... More: Kymata’s advanced antennasAntennas are used as an interface between radios to transmit... More enable homogeneous and effective radio coverage, even in environments where alternatives are not feasible. Ideal for Wi-Fi coverage in explosion-risk environments, cooling cells and storage freezers, as the active devices can be left in standard environments.

3. Energy efficiency: Kymata solutions are designed to be energy-efficient. They require fewer access points, which not only reduces equipment costs but also cuts down on energy consumption. This makes the system both eco-friendly and cost-effective.

4. Scalability: Kymata products can be easily scaled to match the size and requirements of various industrial facilities. Whether you’re covering a small warehouse or a large distribution centre, Kymata’s solutions can be tailored to fit your needs.

5. Interference management: The Kymata solution solves the problem of cross-radio interference by reducing the number of required access points for consistent coverage, whilst a consistent signal level reduces the need for mobile Wi-Fi clients to roam, thereby enhancing connection quality.

6. Wi-Fi calling: Kymata facilitates Wi-Fi calling in a corporate environment. It allows voice calls to be made over a Wi-Fi network even in areas with poor mobile signal coverage, ensuring reliable communications and optimising a company’s operational efficiency. This solution guarantees extended coverage, enabling communication wherever a Wi-Fi connection is available, and maintaining the same conditions as the mobile operator without additional costs.

Conclusion

Ensuring reliable Wi-Fi coverage in industrial settings is crucial for maintaining smooth and efficient operations. Kymata’s Wi-Fi amplifiers and Distributed Antenna System (DASDistributed Antenna Systems (DAS) are applicable to the dist... More) offers a robust solution to close the Wi-Fi gaps caused by obstacles, building materials, and environmental factors.

Whilst all the top Wi-Fi manufacturers have solutions to avoid self-interference and frequent roaming, the Kymata solution does both more cost effectively, as well as resolving the issues with coverage, signal spread, power consumption, implementation and maintenance.

Are you ready to close the Wi-Fi gaps in your industrial facility? Let Cogent Distribution help you with the design, supply, and with our partners, the installation of Kymata solutions. Visit our website to learn more and get started today!