Industrial Wi-Fi 6 Mesh for Mining Site Connectivity

A leading quarrying and mining company in the UAE, with reserves over 4.5 billion tonnes and a commitment to operational excellence, embarked on a digital transformation journey. Their goal: to enable reliable, site-wide wireless connectivity, powering seamless IoT integration and smart operations. In partnership with Covansys Technologies, system integrator, and powered by Wavesight’s Wi-Fi 6 mesh and long-range radios, a groundbreaking wireless network was deployed to support secure, high-speed data for mission-critical processes.

• One of the world’s largest mining and quarrying firms, headquartered in the UAE.
• Operates multiple remote sites with high production volume and custom mineral dispatch.
• Progressive adoption of digital and IoT technologies for industrial automation.

• Remote, Large-Scale Operations:
Mining sites spanning several kilometers, with operational zones beyond easy reach of wired infrastructure.
• Long-Distance Connectivity Gaps:
The need to connect a remote site over a 4 km radius to a main fiber termination point 5 miles (about 8 km) away.
• IoT and Device Enablement:
Seamless, secure wireless coverage required to support large-scale deployment of IoT devices for monitoring, safety, and automation.

• Dragonfly Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Network:
Covansys deployed Wavesight’s Dragonfly Wi-Fi 6 mesh nodes across the mining site, creating a robust, self-healing wireless network covering a 4 km radius for high-density IoT connectivity.
• Firefly Point-to-Point (PtP) Radios:
Firefly PtP radios established a high-capacity wireless link reaching the fiber termination point 5 miles away, maintaining up to 500 Mbps throughput in challenging terrain.
• Optimized Antenna Placement:
Expert placement of external antennas maximized signal strength and coverage, ensuring reliable connectivity across the operational zone.

• Complete Wireless Coverage:
The mining site now has dependable Wi-Fi for all staff, vehicles, and IoT devices across a vast, previously unconnected area.
• Seamless Industrial IoT Integration:
Real-time data from sensors, equipment, and environmental monitoring is now accessible company-wide, supporting smarter, safer operations.
• High Throughput, Low Latency:
Up to 500 Mbps sustained speed using Firefly PtP radios ensures that even data-intensive applications run reliably at distance.
• Enhanced Safety & Efficiency:
Improved communications, predictive maintenance, and instant alerts have streamlined workflows and heightened on-site safety.

• Industrial-Grade Solutions:
Wavesight’s Dragonfly (Wi-Fi 6 mesh) and Firefly (PtP radios) are proven for harsh, outdoor, large-scale deployments.
• Trusted Integration Partner:
Covansys’s expertise ensured tailored design, flawless implementation, and smooth operation on-site.
• Future-Proof Infrastructure:
The wireless backbone is built for expansion, supporting more IoT, real-time video, and automation as needs grow.