Why Roaming Fails in Metal Racking
Understanding WiFi roaming challenges in warehouse environments with metal racking and how to fix them.
Why Roaming Fails in Metal Racking
Warehouse WiFi design is not the same as office WiFi. Metal racking creates unique RF challenges that cause scanner disconnects and slow handoffs between access points.
In this post, we explain why roaming fails in high-density metal environments and what to do about it. Most warehouse connectivity issues come down to three failure modes: inadequate coverage in aisles, incorrect roaming thresholds, and interference from metal surfaces reflecting signals.
The solution requires proper site surveys with heat mapping, tuned roaming parameters for fast handoffs, and strategic AP placement that accounts for metal obstruction patterns. Cookie-cutter office WiFi designs will not work in warehouses.