Access Control, Camera Coverage & Reliable Wi-Fi Replace Failing Infrastructure at Ohio Warehouse
A warehouse facility was operating on three broken systems — an unsupported access control platform, no camera coverage, and a cobbled-together Wi-Fi network that lived on shelving units. DLM replaced all three with professional, managed infrastructure in a single coordinated deployment.
Three Systems. All Broken.
This warehouse wasn't dealing with one problem — it had three distinct infrastructure failures happening simultaneously, each creating its own operational and security risk.
Failing Aged Access Control System
The facility was running an end-of-life access control platform with no available manufacturer support. Doors were unreliable, credentials couldn't be managed remotely, and the system was a liability — not a security asset.
Zero Camera Coverage
There was no security camera infrastructure anywhere on the property. Employees had no visual deterrent, incidents couldn't be investigated after the fact, and management had no operational visibility across the floor.
Hacked-Together Wi-Fi on Warehouse Shelves
The existing "network" was a collection of consumer-grade routers and access points sitting on warehouse shelving — no PoE, no structured cabling, no central management. Coverage was spotty and devices dropped constantly, impacting daily operations.
One Deployment. Three Problems Solved.
DLM scoped and executed a full technology refresh across access control, video surveillance, and wireless networking — treating the facility as a single integrated environment rather than three separate projects. All systems were designed to work together, run on proper cabling infrastructure, and be managed from a single interface.
By bundling all three systems into one coordinated project, the customer avoided the cost and disruption of three separate vendor engagements and ended up with a cleaner, more unified result.
Scope of Work
- 8 commercial access control doors installed and commissioned
- 5 IP security cameras covering interior and exterior zones
- 4 commercial-grade Wi-Fi access points on structured cabling runs
- Centralized access control management platform
- Unified camera NVR system with remote monitoring access
- Full structured cabling backbone supporting all systems
- Removal and disposal of legacy access hardware and shelf-mounted equipment
What We Deployed & Why It Matters
Managed Access Control
Eight access points replaced the unsupported legacy system with a centrally managed platform. Credentials are managed from one dashboard, audit trails are automatic, and every door can be locked or unlocked remotely — something the old system couldn't do at all.
Full Surveillance Coverage
Starting from zero, DLM designed a camera layout to cover entry points, the warehouse floor, and employee areas. The system feeds into a centralized NVR with remote access, giving management the ability to review footage or check in live from anywhere.
Enterprise Wi-Fi Infrastructure
Four commercial-grade access points — ceiling-mounted, PoE-powered, and centrally managed — replaced the shelf-mounted consumer router mess. The result is consistent, reliable wireless coverage across the full facility with no dead zones and nothing sitting on a shelf.
A Facility That Actually Works
After the project wrapped, the customer went from three failing systems to a fully operational, professionally managed technology environment — all supported by DLM.