Client: Large Warehouse Facility
Property Size: 10.18-acre site
- Network Design and Installation
- WiFi Design and Installation
- Security Camera System Design and Installation
- Ongoing Maintenance and Support
The Chalange
- The warehouse required a highly robust and scalable network infrastructure to support operations across a vast area.
- Seamless WiFi coverage was critical throughout the warehouse to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for various devices and applications.
- A comprehensive security camera system was needed to monitor and secure the expansive site.
- Centralized management and remote access capabilities were crucial for the efficient administration of the network, WiFi, and security systems.
Our Solution
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Consultation and Assessment:
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We conducted an in-depth site survey to understand the specific needs and challenges of the warehouse facility.
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Assessed the physical layout and identified optimal locations for network equipment, access points (APs), and security cameras to ensure full coverage and optimal performance.
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Customized Network Design:
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Network Infrastructure: Designed a robust network infrastructure with a central IT room in the office area and two additional IT closets within the warehouse to ensure comprehensive coverage. It also implemented a hierarchical network design using a combination of core, distribution, and access layers to provide scalability and manageability.
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Switching and Routing: Installed enterprise-grade managed switches and routers to handle network traffic efficiently. Configured VLANs to segment traffic, ensuring security and performance optimization. Implemented Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize critical traffic and ensure optimal performance for essential applications.
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Fiber Optic Backbone: Deployed multi-mode fiber optic cabling between the central IT room and each IT closet to guarantee high-speed and reliable connectivity across the warehouse. Configured link aggregation to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy, ensuring a resilient network infrastructure.
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Structured Cabling: Executed professional structured cabling for all network devices to ensure clean, organized, and efficient connectivity, minimizing potential points of failure.
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Enterprise Rack and UPS: Installed an enterprise rack in the IT room to house all network equipment and a commercial UPS to provide an uninterrupted power supply, protecting against power outages and ensuring continuous operations.
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Static IP Configuration: The network was configured to obtain a static IP address from AT&T, ensuring stable and consistent external connectivity, essential for remote access and monitoring.
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WiFi System Installation:
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Access Points (APs): Installed 12 enterprise-grade dual-band access points based on the site survey results and positioned APs strategically to ensure seamless coverage and minimize interference and configured APs with 802.11ac Wave 2 technology to support high-density environments, providing reliable connectivity for numerous devices.
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Centralized Management: Implemented a cloud-based WiFi management platform to monitor and control the entire WiFi network from a single interface. Enabled features such as automatic RF optimization, load balancing, and seamless roaming to enhance user experience and network performance.
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Security and Performance: Configured WPA2-Enterprise for secure WiFi access. Implemented rogue AP detection and intrusion prevention to enhance security and utilized band steering and airtime fairness to optimize performance and ensure equitable bandwidth distribution among devices.
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Security Camera System:
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Camera Deployment: Over 20 high-definition IP security cameras were installed at strategic locations to cover critical areas of the warehouse. Selected cameras with advanced features such as motion detection, night vision, and wide dynamic range (WDR) for optimal performance in various lighting conditions, ensuring comprehensive surveillance.
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Video Management System (VMS): Integrated the cameras with a centralized VMS for easy monitoring, recording, and playback. Configured event-based recording and alerts to ensure timely response to incidents, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
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Remote Access: Enabled secure remote access to the VMS, allowing authorized personnel to view live feeds and recordings from any location, providing flexibility and ensuring continuous monitoring.
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Centralized Management:
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Unified Management Platform: Deployed a unified network management system to oversee the network, WiFi, and security camera systems and provided a single platform for real-time monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting, streamlining IT operations.
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Remote Access and Support: Configured secure VPN access for remote management and support. Implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) to enhance security, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access critical systems.
- Training and Documentation: Provided comprehensive training to the client’s IT staff on using the management platform and maintaining the systems. Supplied detailed documentation for reference, ensuring the client can manage and operate the systems effectively.
The Results
- Network Performance: The warehouse now has a robust and scalable network infrastructure that supports efficient operations across the entire 10.18-acre site. The hierarchical design and VLAN segmentation have optimized network performance and security.
- WiFi Coverage: Seamless WiFi coverage throughout the warehouse ensures reliable connectivity for all devices, improving productivity and operational efficiency. The cloud-based management platform simplifies administration and enhances visibility, providing real-time insights into network performance.
- Security: The security camera system provides comprehensive coverage and enhances the facility's safety and security. The centralized VMS and remote access capabilities enable efficient monitoring and incident response, ensuring the warehouse remains secure.
- Centralized Management: The unified management platform and remote access capabilities simplify the administration and maintenance of the network, WiFi, and security systems. The client's IT staff can now manage the infrastructure more effectively and respond to issues promptly, ensuring continuous operations.
Conclusion
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Successful Implementation: This project successfully addressed the complex networking, WiFi, and security needs of a large warehouse facility, transforming it into a secure, connected, and efficiently managed environment. The comprehensive and technical solutions provided by Datcomm have significantly enhanced the warehouse’s operational capabilities.
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Client Satisfaction: The client expressed great satisfaction with Datcomm’s solution, highlighting the professional design, installation, and ongoing support. The seamless integration of advanced technologies and the robust network infrastructure have met and exceeded the client’s expectations.
- Future Prospects: The improved network performance, security, and management capabilities have positioned the client for future growth and technological advancements. Datcomm’s solutions have laid a solid foundation for scalable and future-proof IT infrastructure, enabling the client to adapt to evolving business needs and technological advancements.
