Industrial Wi-Fi 6 + Industrial ETH for Reliable Communication in Silicon Steel Production
–Project Background–
As steel manufacturing continues to move toward digitalization and intelligent production, Level 2 (L2) process control systems require continuous and reliable data exchange with field production equipment and control systems.
The project was implemented in a silicon steel production facility, representing a typical complex industrial communication environment. The large-scale production area features extensive steel structures, pipelines, cable trays, and heavy industrial equipment. These conditions can create signal obstruction, reflection, and multipath effects, making reliable wireless communication more challenging than in conventional indoor environments.
At the same time, stable communication between field equipment, control systems, and the upper-level L2 system is essential for continuous production operations. The industrial network must provide not only basic connectivity, but also continuous wireless coverage, reliable data transmission, and stable 24/7 operation in a demanding production environment.
Location: Xinyu, China
Industry: Steel & Metals
Application: Silicon Steel Production / L2 Process Control
Solution: Industrial Wi-Fi 6 + Industrial Ethernet + Fiber Optic Networking
To address these requirements, GPSENKE deployed an integrated industrial communication solution combining Industrial Wi-Fi 6 wireless access, Industrial Ethernet, centralized wireless management, and fiber-optic transmission.The solution provides reliable wireless access and data transmission for the production site while integrating seamlessly with the customer’s existing industrial network infrastructure
–GPSENKE Network Solution & Device–
Network Architecture
Based on the production environment and communication requirements, GPSENKE designed an integrated network architecture combining:
Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access + Industrial Ethernet Aggregation + Fiber-Optic Transmission + Centralized Wireless Management
GPSENKE Key Equipment
GP-AP3000AX-FS | Industrial Wireless AP
- IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
- Dual-Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- 4×4 MU-MIMO
- WPA3 Security
- 802.3at PoE
- Built-in Smart Antenna
- IP67 Protection
Wi-Fi 6 Industrial Wireless Access Point
GP-AC32 | Wireless AC Controller
- Centralized & Local Forwarding
- Up to 32 APs
- User Load Balancing
- SSID-to-VLAN Mapping
- 802.1X & MAC Authentication
- Web / CLI / SNMP Management
- AC/AP Link Redundancy
GPEM2000G Series | Industrial ETH SW
- 12× Gigabit SFP + 8× Gigabit Ethernet
- 2× 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports
- Standard Rack-Mount Design
- AC/DC Dual Power Redundancy
- VLAN Isolation & Link Aggregation
- Port-Based Traffic Rate Limiting
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
The solution is complemented by industrial optical transceivers, fiber-optic distribution boxes, PoE power modules, dual-band industrial antennas, RF cables, and 304 stainless-steel enclosures.
Together, these components establish a complete communication infrastructure from field wireless access and industrial Ethernet aggregation to fiber-optic transmission and integration with the existing production network.
Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Access Points for Production-Area Coverage
Based on the layout of the silicon steel production facility and the distribution of production equipment, 14 industrial wireless access points were deployed across the production area.
Each wireless communication point is built around the GP-AP3000AX-FS Industrial Wi-Fi 6 AP, together with dual-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz antennas, RF cables, PoE power modules, fiber-optic components, and 304 stainless-steel enclosures.
The industrial-grade installation design provides appropriate equipment protection for the production environment while supporting reliable wireless connectivity for field devices and control systems.
The wireless access points are connected to the industrial Ethernet network and aggregated through the fiber-optic infrastructure, providing a reliable transmission path between the production area and the upper-level network.
This architecture helps address communication challenges associated with large industrial facilities, extensive metal structures, long transmission distances, and dense production equipment.
Centralized Wireless Management and Integration with the Existing Network
The project uses the GP-AC32 Industrial Wireless Access Controller to centrally manage the 14 deployed industrial wireless APs.
Through centralized management, the wireless network can be configured and maintained from a unified platform, improving operational efficiency and simplifying network maintenance.
—Project Value—
From field wireless access to industrial Ethernet aggregation, fiber-optic transmission, centralized wireless management, and integration with the existing production network, GPSENKE provides a complete industrial communication infrastructure for the silicon steel production environment.
Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Access
14 industrial Wi-Fi 6 APs provide wireless connectivity across the production area.Industrial Ethernet Aggregation
Industrial Ethernet switches provide reliable network connectivity and data aggregation.Fiber-Optic Transmission
Industrial fiber-optic links provide reliable long-distance data transmission across the production facility.Centralized Wireless Management
GP-AC32 provides centralized management of the deployed industrial wireless APs.Existing Network Integration
The GPSENKE industrial communication network integrates with the customer’s existing H3C network infrastructure.
–About GPSENKE–
GPSENKE is committed to providing reliable industrial communication solutions for smart manufacturing. Through Industrial Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and fiber-optic networking technologies, we help industrial companies build more stable, connected, and scalable production networks.
For more information about our solutions, please contact us. We look forward to working with you to build the next generation of connected industrial networks.