RedTape: High-Performance Wi-Fi 6 for Mega Warehouses & Barcode Logistics
Deploying UniMax UM-325AX Wi-Fi 6 enterprise access points and UniBox controllers across Thane, Howrah, and Ludhiana mega warehouses for continuous ERP barcode scanner synchronization.
About RedTape (Mirza International)
RedTape, flagship brand of Mirza International Limited, is one of India's premier fashion footwear, apparel, and lifestyle brands with widespread retail and e-commerce distribution nationwide.
To fulfill thousands of daily online orders and store shipments, RedTape operates massive automated fulfillment warehouses in strategic logistics hubs including Thane (Mumbai), Howrah (Kolkata), and Ludhiana (Punjab).
With 30-foot high metal storage racks and fast-moving forklift operators carrying handheld barcode terminals (HHT), RedTape required enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 connectivity that eliminates RF shadowing, supports instant roaming, and syncs directly with backend ERP systems.
Project Profile
Overview, Requirements & Solution
A consolidated executive summary of RedTape's warehouse Wi-Fi 6 transformation with Indio Networks.
Overview
RedTape needed seamless wireless coverage throughout massive warehouse facilities where towering metal racks and dense inventory stacks previously created severe signal dead zones.
Key Requirements
- Penetrate Metal Racking: Provide unbroken coverage down 150-meter long narrow warehouse aisles.
- Fast Roaming Handoffs: Prevent barcode scanner disconnects as staff move rapidly on forklifts.
- Real-Time ERP Sync: Instant database communication for barcode verification and stock transfers.
- Centralized Cloud Control: Monitor AP health across Thane, Howrah, and Ludhiana from Delhi HQ.
How We Helped
- Deployed UniMax UM-325AX Wi-Fi 6 Access Points with high-gain antennas.
- Installed UniBox U-500 Controllers & US-24MP PoE Switches.
- Configured 802.11k/v/r seamless roaming profiles.
- Enabled Indio Cloud multi-site centralized telemetry.
Operational Challenges & Technical Solutions
Overcoming metal attenuation, RF reflection, and mobile latency bottlenecks with advanced Wi-Fi 6 warehouse engineering.
The Operational Challenges
Key constraints, bottlenecks & network hurdlesSevere Metal RF Reflection & Attenuation
Steel shelves and densely packed cardboard merchandise blocked standard omni antennas, causing deep RF dead zones.
Barcode Scanner Session Dropouts
Forklift drivers moving between aisles experienced Wi-Fi drops, forcing handheld terminals to re-authenticate and delaying order dispatches.
Delayed Inventory Synchronization
Packet loss prevented instant stock updates into RedTape's central ERP database, creating inventory count discrepancies.
Dispersed Multi-City Operations
Lack of unified cloud management required physical IT engineer visits to Thane, Howrah, or Ludhiana for simple troubleshooting.
The Indio Solution
Tailored architecture, controller features & managementUniMax UM-325AX Wi-Fi 6 APs
Deployed high-power Wi-Fi 6 APs with OFDMA and beamforming, providing full RF saturation across multi-tier storage racks.
Fast BSS Roaming (802.11r)
Programmed sub-10ms AP handovers so barcode scanners maintain uninterrupted TCP sessions with warehouse management software.
UniBox U-500 Core Gateways
Installed enterprise UniBox controllers to manage bandwidth QoS, prevent unauthorized smartphone traffic, and ensure ERP traffic priority.
Centralized Indio Cloud Dashboard
Central IT team monitors live RF interference, AP status, and bandwidth consumption across all 3 state warehouses from a single pane of glass.
Implementation Journey
Indio Networks conducted specialized predictive RF simulations and on-site validation to ensure complete coverage in high-rack environments without interfering with daily warehouse fulfillment.
Seamless & Turnkey
Engineered for high availability, zero scanner dropouts, and centralized cloud monitoring.
Phase 1: Warehouse RF Propagation Analysis
Conducted 3D RF simulations taking into account metal racking absorption, warehouse ceiling heights, and forklift movement paths.
Phase 2: UniMax UM-325AX AP Mounting & PoE Switching
Positioned Wi-Fi 6 APs above aisle intersections powered by US-24MP PoE switches with Gigabit backhaul links.
Phase 3: Fast Roaming & ERP QoS Configuration
Configured 802.11r fast transition and QoS policies on UniBox U-500 gateways to prioritize barcode scanner data over all other traffic.
Phase 4: Multi-Site Cloud Onboarding
Linked Thane, Howrah, and Ludhiana networks into Indio Cloud for automated monitoring and centralized firmware maintenance.
Project Results & Business Value
The implementation of Indio Networks' solution delivered tangible performance gains, reduced operational overhead, and elevated user satisfaction.
Aisle Coverage
Complete signal saturation throughout 30-foot tall metal storage racks.
Scanner Disconnects
Handheld terminals maintain continuous active sessions during fast roaming.
Picking Speed Gain
Accelerated order picking, packing, and dispatch across all 3 hubs.
ERP Synchronization
Zero delay in inventory tracking between warehouse floor and central ERP.
"In mega warehousing, Wi-Fi blind spots directly halt order fulfillment. Indio Networks' Wi-Fi 6 access points provided flawless coverage through our tallest metal racks, completely eliminating barcode scanner dropouts and accelerating our dispatch throughput."
Supply Chain & IT Management
RedTape (Mirza International)Products & Technologies Deployed
Enterprise-grade Indio Networks hardware, software controllers, and cloud management solutions deployed for this project.
UniMax UM-325AX Wi-Fi 6 AP
High-density dual-band Wi-Fi 6 access points with advanced beamforming and OFDMA for metal-dense warehouse environments.
View Access PointsUniBox U-500 Gateway Controller
Enterprise controller managing network authentication, fast BSS roaming transitions, and ERP traffic bandwidth prioritization.
Explore UniBoxIndio Cloud Multi-Site Management
Unified cloud console providing real-time telemetry, remote firmware updates, and AP status across all state warehouses.
Indio Cloud