Industrial unit · Logistics
Networks, WiFi and security for industrial units
In an industrial unit prior design isn't optional: height, metal racking, machinery and distances completely change how WiFi and cameras behave.
In short: In an industrial unit we first design coverage and architecture: access points adapted to height and racking, fibre or radio links between buildings, perimeter and dock cameras, and access control for vehicles and restricted areas.
Common situations
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Terminals and handhelds losing connection.
- Separate buildings without network.
- A large perimeter that's hard to watch.
- Truck entries not logged.
Interactive scene
Point by point: what we install
Select each element to see the problem it solves and the compatible components.
UniFi Network
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Offices and rack
- What it solves
- The office and the warehouse work as separate networks.
- What we install
- Main rack in the offices with gateway, switches and UPS; from there the network is distributed to the warehouse.
- UDM-Pro
- USW Pro 24 PoE
- UPS
What's included
Installation for industrial units, in detail
UniFi Network
01Offices and rack
Problem: The office and the warehouse work as separate networks.
Solution: Main rack in the offices with gateway, switches and UPS; from there the network is distributed to the warehouse.
UDM-Pro · USW Pro 24 PoE · UPS
UniFi Network
02Industrial WiFi
Problem: Patchy coverage between racks and at height.
Solution: Coverage survey and access points placed according to the warehouse's real layout.
U7 Pro · U7 Outdoor · E7
UniFi Network
03Link between buildings
Problem: Buildings separated by the yard without conduit.
Solution: Point-to-point wireless link between roofs, or fibre if there's conduit.
UniFi Building Bridge · Fibre optic
UniFi Protect
04Loading docks
Problem: Goods claims with no footage.
Solution: Cameras over the docks with enough resolution to identify.
G6 Pro Bullet · G6 Bullet
UniFi Protect
05Yard and manoeuvring
Problem: A large area with few mounting points.
Solution: Pole-mounted PTZ camera for tracking and fixed cameras for continuous coverage.
G6 PTZ · AI PTZ
UniFi Protect
06Perimeter
Problem: Night-time intrusions at the fence.
Solution: Perimeter cameras with person detection and Alarm Manager for sirens and lighting.
G6 Bullet · Siren · Alarm Manager
UniFi Access
07Vehicle access
Problem: Truck entries not logged.
Solution: Gate Hub on the gate with plate reading and opening for authorised vehicles.
Gate Hub · AI LPR
UniFi Access
08Restricted areas
Problem: Open access to production areas or valuable stock.
Solution: Readers with permissions per shift and department.
G3 Reader · Door Hub
UniFi Access
09Pedestrian access
Problem: Rotating shifts and external staff.
Solution: Pedestrian reader or intercom with per-shift permissions.
G3 Intercom · G3 Reader Pro
Architecture
How the installation is organised
- 1
Prior design
Plans, height, racking and coverage survey.
- 2
Core
Gateway and switches in the office rack.
- 3
Distribution
Fibre or radio to the warehouse and outbuildings.
- 4
Access layer
Industrial or PoE switches per area.
- 5
Security
Cameras, sensors and access control centralised.
Things to bear in mind
Coverage design
Essential before buying hardware: the real building behaves differently from the plan.
Work at height
Planned with the right equipment and outside production hours if necessary.
Environment
Dust, temperature and humidity determine equipment choice.
Related services
What we do in this type of project
Network design
Before buying a single device: where each point goes, which model, how much cable and how the network is organised.
View serviceProfessional WiFi
Stable coverage in every room, the garden or the warehouse, with wired access points and a single network name you can move around without drop-outs.
View serviceStructured cabling & infrastructure
The foundation you don't see: the right category of cable, a tidy network cabinet, labelled outlets and switches that power everything else over PoE.
View serviceCameras & CCTV
Cameras placed where they really help, recording on your own premises and alerts only when it matters: people or vehicles, not leaves moving.
View serviceLicence plate recognition
Log the plates that come and go and open automatically for authorised vehicles, without remotes or cards.
View serviceAccess control
Stop copying keys: each person opens the doors they're allowed to, at their times, with a card, PIN or phone, and everything is logged.
View serviceFAQ
Questions about industrial units
Why does an industrial unit need prior design?
Because height, metal racking and machinery affect WiFi propagation and camera angles. Without a survey it's easy to fall short or overdo it.
Can you connect separate buildings without trenching?
Yes, with point-to-point wireless links if there's line of sight between both points.
Shall we design your warehouse network?
We start with a coverage and architecture survey.