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5G LAN for Distribution & Logistics

Enable reliable wireless connectivity in large outdoor and indoor spaces at Distribution centers.

Solution brief
5G LAN for Distribution & Logistics
Solution Brief

Let's Get You Moving and Shipping

Quickly identify the key capabilities of Celona for warehousing and logistics with our infographic, which pairs the technology benefits of private cellular wireless with the logistics industry’s digital demands.

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Report

Comparing Wi-Fi and Celona Private Wireless

Celona has partnered with M.S. Benbow and Associates, to perform extensive onsite RF and network performance analysis comparing Wi-Fi to the new Celona private wireless solution.

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Solving Warehouse Wi-Fi Woes with Private Wireless

Presents the findings of our in-depth study comparing the network performance and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Wi-Fi versus Celona's 5G LAN Private Cellular solution.

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TCO Calculator

Quickly estimate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for Celona's 5G LAN solution.

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Use cases of private wireless in distribution centers

A  distribution center typically includes an indoor warehouse – ranging in size from 100K square feet to over 500K square feet, a large outdoor yard with parking for trucks and trailers, and temporary storage for goods that can tolerate being stored outdoors.

With increasing labor shortages and volume of shipments, distribution centers are turning to technology solutions and automations to address these shortages and further scale their operations. These solutions require highly reliable wireless connectivity offered by Celona private wireless.

Connected worker
Connected Worker
  • Connected Handhelds and Tablets
  • Bar code scanners
  • Voice Communications
  • Worker Safety
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Forklift Material Movement
Forklift Material Movement
  • On board computers
  • Work flow management
  • Material handling
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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
  • Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)
  • Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
  • Fulfillment picking
  • Inventory tracking
  • Cleaning robots
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Surveillance
Surveillance
  • Security monitoring
  • Video analytics
  • PPE Compliance

Comparing Wi-Fi and Celona Private Wireless within a real-world distribution center

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“Our testing and analysis clearly revealed the value of private wireless in delivering lower latency jitter, improved wireless coverage and seamless mobility at a lower total cost of ownership over traditional warehouse Wi-Fi implementations.”

Ken Wright
P.E. Director of Technology, M.S. Benbrow and Associates

Why private wireless solves connectivity challenges

Spotty Coverage

Spotty coverage

Why

Spotty wireless overage indoor and especially outdoor causes delays in gathering and transmitting data, often resulting in loss of productivity.

Wi-Fi

Poor Network Coverage especially outdoor. - Lower transmit power - Susceptibility to spectrum noise- co-channel interference.

Public Cellular

Cellular coverage at a distribution center dependent on location of macro towers, construction material, landscape.

5G LAN Private Wireless

More Pervasive wireless due to higher transmit power, lower noise floor and low wireless interference.

Unreliable QoS

Unreliable QoS

Why

Mission critical applications require definitive latency and throughput

Wi-Fi

No guarantee on throughput and latency, since Wi-Fi does not support deterministic QoS with strict priority. - contention-based (CSMA-CA)requiring devices to “fight” for access, making prioritizing challenging.

Public Cellular

Public Cellular is best effort and cannot guarantee QoS without expensive on-site installations

5G LAN Private Wireless

Guaranteed SLA for critical applications. 5G LAN features MicroslicingTM technology that enables deterministic QoS with strict priority on a per device, per application basis. Guaranteed bit rate and guaranteed latency values can be configured for each device and application.

Mobility issues

Mobility issues

Why

Autonomous vehicles, robotics traverse large areas at speed > 25 mph

Wi-Fi

Not designed for seamless mobility.

Public Cellular

Mobility outdoors is ok. But indoors is a challenge

5G LAN Private Wireless

Cellular networks are designed natively for seamless mobility. The network infrastructure controls handover decisions that are precisely timed.

Inadequate security/control

Inadequate security/control

Why

Enterprise IT team need control of QoS and security policies

Wi-Fi

Many Wi-Fi networks utilize pre-shared keys and open SSIDs to allow for IoT and/or guest device connectivity – opening doors to additional risk factors for critical enterprise infrastructure.  

Public Cellular

Carriers set the routing, security and QoS policies. Enterprises have very little control

5G LAN Private Wireless

Complete control of routing, security and QoS policies. End-End security for data in-flight and at rest secured using SIM/eSIM technology

Constantly increasing costs

Constantly increasing costs

Why

Total cost of providing wireless networks over a large area is cost prohibitive

Wi-Fi

More APs are required due to lower coverage range of Wi-Fi. Outdoor install require expensive installation, trenching and cabling.

Public Cellular

Public cellular charge based on consumption and subject to overages and complex contracts

5G LAN Private Wireless

Fewer APs due to higher coverage range of Private Wireless. Outdoor APs can be roof mounted to provide very large outdoor coverage, avoiding cost of trenching, cabling etc.

Spotty coverage
Unreliable QoS
Mobility issues
Security/Control
TCO

Why

Poor coverage resulting in loss of productivity, inaccurate data

Wi-Fi

Poor Network Coverage  especially outdoor. - Lower transmit power - Susceptibility to spectrum noise- co-channel interference.

Public Cellular

Cellular coverage at a Distri center depenent on location of macro towers, construction material, landscape

5G LAN Private Wireless

More Pervasive wireless due to higher transmit power, lower noise floor and low wireless interference

Why

Mission critical applications require definitive latency and throughput

Wi-Fi

No guarantee on throughput and latency, since Wi-Fi does not support deterministic QoS with strict priority. - contention-based (CSMA-CA)requiring devices to “fight” for access, making prioritizing challenging.

Public Cellular

Public Cellular is best effort and cannot guarantee QoS without expensive on-site installations

5G LAN Private Wireless

Guaranteed SLA for critical applications. 5G LAN features MicroslicingTM technology that enables deterministic QoS with strict priority on a per device, per application basis. Guaranteed bit rate and guaranteed latency values can be configured for each device and application.

Why

Autonomous vehicles, robotics traverse large areas at speed > 25 mph

Wi-Fi

Not designed for seamless mobility.

Public Cellular

Mobility outdoors is ok. But indoors is a challenge

5G LAN Private Wireless

Cellular networks are designed natively for seamless mobility. The network infrastructure controls handover decisions that are precisely timed.

Why

Enterprise IT team need control of QoS and security policies

Wi-Fi

Many Wi-Fi networks utilize pre-shared keys and open SSIDs to allow for IoT and/or guest device connectivity – opening doors to additional risk factors for critical enterprise infrastructure.  

Public Cellular

Carriers set the routing, security and QoS policies. Enterprises have very little control

5G LAN Private Wireless

Complete control of routing, security and QoS policies. End-End security for data in-flight and at rest secured using SIM/eSIM technology

Why

Total cost of providing wireless networks over a large area is cost prohibitive

Wi-Fi

More APs are required due to lower coverage range of Wi-Fi. Outdoor install require expensive installation, trenching and cabling.

Public Cellular

Public cellular charge based on consumption and subject to overages and complex contracts

5G LAN Private Wireless

Fewer APs due to higher coverage range of Private Wireless. Outdoor APs can be roof mounted to provide very large outdoor coverage, avoiding cost of trenching, cabling etc.

Celona private wireless certified devices used in distribution centers

Zebra Technologies CBRS + 5G Touch Computer

Zebra Technologies CBRS + 5G Touch Computer

Handheld-Rugged
TC26TC58TC78
Zebra Technologies Enterprise Tablets

Zebra Technologies Enterprise Tablets

Tablet-Rugged
ET45ET85
Zebra Technologies Versatile Tablet

Zebra Technologies Versatile Tablet

Tablet-Rugged
L10

Honeywell Mobile Computer

Handheld-Rugged
CT47
Getac Android Tablet

Getac Android Tablet

Tablet-Rugged
ZX10F110G6
Digi 5G Cellular Router

Digi 5G Cellular Router

Router
iX10
Sierra Wireless LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity for vehicles and remote fixed assets

Sierra Wireless LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity for vehicles and remote fixed assets

Router
Airlink RV55
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Why choose Celona 

The industry’s only turnkey private wireless expressly engineered for the enterprise   

Industrial strength private wireless designed for the most critical business apps

Tight integrations to secure all wireless communications

Enterprise friendly management and operations 

Global spectrum model support 

Device certification program eliminates guess work on compatibility 

Celona TCO and ROI analysis

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