Limited Coverage
Per-AP coverage: Ø20m (~65ft)
Linear-path devices undergo frequent handoffs
Smart Manufacturing
iLINK Star Zero-Roaming Solution
For Factories, Warehousing & Industrial Coverage
Smart Manufacturing ,iLINK Star Zero-Roaming Solution
1-to-64 Handoff-Free Coverage
Physically Isolated · Proactive O&M
1-to-64 Handoff-Free Coverage ,Physically Isolated · Proactive O&M
Pain Points
Mobile robotics connectivity remains a key challenge in manufacturing wireless networks.
Frequent handoffs and roaming packet loss cause production downtime and potential safety hazards.
Air Interface Congestion
Denser AP deployments increase channel utilization
Scarce airtime resources escalate packet loss
iLINK Star Zero-Roaming Solution
Central Base Station connects to Power Divider Units (PDUs) via single-line feeders. PDUs + External APs link to dual-polarized antennas through dual-rail feeders, enabling 1-to-64 zero-roaming coverage without blind zones. Physically isolated RF chains for OT/IT networks. IoT gateways reuse feeders/antennas with hot-swappable multi-protocol modules, enabling deep Wi-Fi 6 and IoT convergence – eliminating redundant deployments.
iLINK Star Zero-Roaming Factory WLAN Design
iLINK Star Zero-Roaming Network Architecture
Purpose-built for low-ceiling industrial facilities, SmartLink Star™ resolves: mission-critical roaming during mobile operations, physically isolated OT/IT networks, and converged Wi-Fi/IoT infrastructure eliminating redundant builds.
Zero-Roaming: 1-to-64 Handoff-Free
Two-stage signal division: Central Base Station → 1:8 PDUs → 64-point OT wireless coverage. Feeder-connected antennas extend OT signals to workshops/corridors/factory floors, achieving facility-wide gap-free coverage. Covers up to 10,000㎡ (107,000 sq ft) per deployment.
Flexibility: Instant Industrial IoT Scalability
SmartLink Star IoT gateways support dual hot-swappable protocol cards for multi-standard coverage. Reused feeders/antennas enable single-cable convergence, cutting deployment costs. Sundray's open ecosystem delivers standardized IIoT architecture: Application Platform + Connectivity + Sensors.
Security: Hardware-Level OT/IT Isolation
Dedicated Center Base Station & External APs with separate uplinks enforce end-to-end physical isolation. Air-gapped data processing protects OT network integrity. Wi-Fi 6 dual-band: 1488Mbps throughput for zero-latency operations.
Intelligence: Proactive O&M
96x daily automated scans with production network health scoring. Real-time risk alerts minimize business impact. Real-time risk alerts minimize business impact. Feeder continuity monitoring accelerates fault recovery.
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Sundray iLink Star Solution
Sundray iLink Star is purpose-built for low-ceiling industrial facilities, resolving three core challenges: mission-critical roaming during mobile operations, physically isolated OT/IT networks, and converged Wi-Fi/IoT infrastructure eliminating redundant deployments.
The solution comprises:
● Center Base Station
● External AP
● Power Divider Unit (PDU)
● Feeder Lines
● Aesthetic Antennas
● IoT Gateway
Standard factory deployment:
One Wi-Fi 6 Center Base Station connects eight External APs with PDUs, delivering converged wireless and IoT coverage across 64 points.
Technical implementation:
● Center Base Station → Single-line Feeders → PDUs
● PDUs + External APs → Dual-rail Feeders → Dual-polarized Antennas
● Achieves 64-point Zero-Roaming coverage without blind zones
Critical features:
● Physically isolated RF chains for OT/IT networks
● IoT Gateways reuse feeders/antennas with hot-swappable multi-protocol modules
● Deep Wi-Fi 6 and IoT convergence requires no additional cabling
