AWFIS Space Solutions: Nationwide Enterprise Coworking Wi-Fi
How Indio Networks deployed a centralized, 24x7 wireless network infrastructure handling 10,000+ daily users, database-integrated pan-India roaming, and over 20 TB of daily data transfer across 30+ Awfis coworking centers.
About Awfis Space Solutions
Awfis Space Solutions is a pioneer in providing young Indian entrepreneurs, growing startups, freelancers, and enterprise corporations with modern, flexible, and technologically advanced shared workspaces. Founded in 2015 by Mr. Amit Ramani to promote a dynamic "sharing economy", Awfis quickly emerged as one of India's leading shared workspace providers.
With India actively embarking on innovative economic initiatives like 'Make in India', the entrepreneurial ecosystem experienced an exponential boom. Awfis empowers this new wave of businesses by providing affordable, ready-to-use office infrastructure at prime metropolitan locations. Members can buy or lease dedicated private desks, collaborative zones, or work from in-house cafes and partner restaurants.
Awfis achieved significant market milestones, expanding to over 30 centers across 10 cities with 5,000+ active members and 500+ corporate partner companies, backed by $20 Million in funding from Sequoia India in 2017. Additionally, over 100+ promotional brand partners collaborate with Awfis to deliver exclusive perks and member offers.
Project Profile
Overview, Requirements & Solution
A consolidated executive summary of Awfis Space Solutions' wireless network transformation journey with Indio Networks.
Overview
Awfis is a premier shared working space facilitator providing modern, prime-location office environments for enterprise companies, scaling startups, and freelancers. Operating across 30+ centers in 10 cities with 5,000+ members, Awfis required an advanced, seamless, and centralized 24x7 wireless network.
Key Requirements
- High Scale: Handle 10,000+ daily users and 3 TB to 20 TB daily data transfer per location.
- Unified Database Roaming: Single registration enabling automatic connection at any Awfis center in India.
- 24x7 Operation: Continuous non-stop uptime catering to flexible working shifts.
- Proximity Ads: Deliver targeted push messages and partner offers to occupants.
How We Helped
- Substantially reduced CapEx and OpEx across all locations.
- Centralized database authentication for seamless multi-center roaming.
- Intelligent bandwidth control & FUP policy management.
- Enabled proximity marketing & targeted push notifications.
- Automated time-based guest access for cafes/restaurants.
- Integrated BYOD onboarding & URL content filtering.
- Centralized cloud dashboard with live diagnostics.
Operational Challenges & Technical Solutions
Solving complex multi-location shared workspace requirements with enterprise-grade hardware, database sync, and intelligent controller software.
The Operational Challenges
Scale, multi-city roaming & tenant churn bottlenecksMassive User Concurrency & Data Volume
Handling 10,000+ daily concurrent professionals transferring over 3 TB to 20 TB of heavy data per location without speed degradation, latency spikes, or AP crashes.
Multi-Location Roaming & Re-Login Friction
Awfis members frequently move between centers in different cities. The network needed to recognize registered users automatically at ANY location nationwide without repeated captive portal logins.
Automated Lifecycle Management & Security
When an employee left a member company or a tenant discontinued their Awfis lease, their Wi-Fi access needed to be automatically and instantly revoked across all 30+ locations.
Cafe & Restaurant Guest Usage Control
Walk-in guests and non-leasing users working from in-house cafes required time-bounded access that automatically disconnected after a pre-defined duration to preserve bandwidth.
Proximity Marketing & Content Moderation
Awfis required tools to broadcast contextual promotions from 100+ partner brands directly to occupants while actively blocking mature, adult, and malicious URLs.
The Indio Solution
UniBox controllers, UniMax APs & unified database syncHigh-Density UniMax APs & UniBox Gateways
Deployed enterprise UniMax indoor access points and UniBox Network Gateways engineered for extreme concurrent client density, delivering ubiquitous coverage and high data throughput.
Centralized Database Integration & Auto-Roaming
Linked the authentication mechanism directly to Awfis's master member database. Once registered at any center, members automatically connect across all 30+ locations in India.
Automated De-Provisioning & Fair Usage QoS
When an employee leaves an organization or discontinues tenure with Awfis, their registration is immediately canceled. Group-based bandwidth allocation guarantees fair usage.
Time-Limited Cafe Access & BYOD Onboarding
Enforced automated time caps for unleased cafe visitors with automatic disconnects. Seamless BYOD onboarding enables members to connect laptops, phones, and tablets effortlessly.
Proximity Marketing Engine & URL Filtering
Context-aware push messaging delivers partner promotions to occupants based on location and company. Integrated URL filtering blocks unwanted and mature content.
Implementation Journey
Indio Networks executed a rapid, multi-city deployment strategy across 30+ Awfis coworking centers, ensuring continuous 24x7 operations without interrupting member productivity.
24x7 Non-Stop Availability
Because Awfis members utilize flexible working hours including night shifts and weekend sprints, the entire network was engineered for zero downtime with cloud-level resilience.
Phase 1: High-Density RF Site Survey & Planning
Audited floor layouts across 30+ centers in 10 cities, mapping glass partitions, private meeting cabins, open flex-desks, and shared cafes to eliminate all RF dead zones.
Phase 2: Gateway Provisioning & Access Point Mounting
Installed UniBox Controllers at key aggregation points and mounted high-capacity UniMax Access Points across all shared working zones and cafe lounges.
Phase 3: Database Sync & Proximity Marketing Integration
Integrated the UniBox AAA authentication system with Awfis's master member database, configured pan-India auto-roaming, and set up the targeted partner advertising engine.
Phase 4: Bandwidth QoS Tuning, URL Filtering & Dashboard
Enforced fair usage bandwidth rules, activated cafe time-out controls, applied mature URL content filters, and handed over the centralized cloud management console.
Project Results & Business Value
The nationwide rollout of Indio Networks' wireless infrastructure created a benchmark for smart coworking technology in India.
Daily Active Users
Seamless concurrent user onboarding across 30+ locations with zero bottlenecking or slowdowns.
Daily Data Managed
High-bandwidth video conferencing, cloud storage transfers, and enterprise data flows delivered flawlessly.
Pan-India Roaming
Registered members roam seamlessly into any Awfis center across India and connect automatically.
Fewer Fault Calls
Proactive cloud monitoring, automated provisioning, and remote troubleshooting drastically lowered OpEx.
"I love the whole idea behind AWFIS. It is a lively and inspiring place to work. Moreover, they do not compromise on services like internet. We have a great high-speed internet connection which helps me do my job 24x7."
Kavita Deshpande
Freelancer & Content Writer · Awfis MemberDeployed Architecture Components
Enterprise wireless hardware and cloud management platform powering Awfis's nationwide coworking infrastructure.
UniBox Network Controller
Centralized AAA gateway, database sync, FUP bandwidth shaping, and captive portal engine.
View ControllerUniMax High-Density APs
Enterprise indoor Wi-Fi access points delivering high concurrency, strong RF signals, and zero dead zones.
View APsProximity Marketing Engine
Location-based captive portal advertising and push notification delivery for 100+ partner brands.
Explore SolutionIndio Cloud Manager
Unified single-pane-of-glass dashboard for multi-site monitoring, remote diagnostics, and usage analytics.
Cloud Wi-Fi