--- title: "DP World Case Study: Industrial Wi-Fi and URWB | IPTel" description: How IPTel and Cisco delivered industrial-grade Wi-Fi, Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul, IoT switching and Catalyst Center for DP World. image: https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/Blogs/DP%20World%20-%20Case%20Study/DP%20World.png --- [![IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2-pnd-optimised-500 (1)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2-pnd-optimised-500%20(1).png?width=200&height=59&name=IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2-pnd-optimised-500%20(1).png "IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2-pnd-optimised-500 (1)")](https://iptel.com.au) - [Home](https://iptel.com.au/) - [Solutions](https://iptel.com.au/solutions) Technologies - [Cisco Access Manager](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-access-manager) - [Cisco Catalyst Center](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-catalyst-center) - [Cisco Meraki](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-meraki) - [Cisco SDA Fabric](https://iptel.com.au/technologies/cisco-sda-fabric) - 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This was a fascinating delve into a very large customer with a complex set of needs and 24x7 operations - we'll expand more on the success story of this enterprise deployment. [![DP World Case Study](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-4.png?width=1398&height=608&name=image-png-4.png)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/Case%20Studies/DP%20World_Case_Study.mp4) ---   Working with DP World, we have deployed a wide range of Cisco technologies to meet the incredibly stringent needs of 24x7x365 port operations. DP World operate on a scale that’s hard to fully appreciate – 3 million containers a year pass through DP World’s ports in Australia. The video and link to the Cisco web page are detailed below: - The video for the case study can be found here: [DP World Case Study video](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/Case%20Studies/DP%20World_Case_Study.mp4) - For the full Cisco case study on the Cisco website: [DP World Case Study - Cisco](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/about/case-studies-customer-stories/dp-world.html) Port operations require a level of resilience and capability that few other environments can match. Let’s take a look at a few of the key technologies.  Related reading - [Meraki Cloud Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-cloud-wifi) - [Cisco Meraki Wireless Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-wireless-overview) - [Meraki Made Simple](https://blog.iptel.com.au/blog/meraki-made-simple-meet-dave) - [Cisco Meraki Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard) --- ## Industrial Grade Wi-Fi First and foremost, one of the key requirements for DP World is highly reliable [![What To Expect From Wi-fi 7 (Instagram Post)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Wi-fi%207/What%20To%20Expect%20From%20Wi-fi%207%20(Instagram%20Post).png?width=240&height=240&name=What%20To%20Expect%20From%20Wi-fi%207%20(Instagram%20Post).png)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/wi-fi-7)industrial-grade Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is used across an enormous area within the port and is used to connect mobile cranes and other equipment and devices. Without the use of reliable Wi-Fi, the port is unable to issue the complex set of instructions required to pick up, move, and drop off containers around the port. The Wi-Fi is delivered with a range of IoT-grade access points with omnidirectional and patch antennas.   Wi-Fi is the most important technology in the port to enable operations: - Must be seamless - Must allow devices to roam - Must not drop out Related reading - [Managed Services](https://info.iptel.com.au/managed-services) - [Cisco Powered Managed Services](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-powered-managed-services) - [Meraki Powered Managed Services](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-managed-service) --- ## Cisco Ultra Reliable Backhaul Cisco Ultra Reliable Backhaul is used to connect the quay cranes.[![Cisco Access Points Power Levels (Instagram Post)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Cisco%20Access%20Points%20Power%20Levels/Cisco%20Access%20Points%20Power%20Levels%20(Instagram%20Post).png?width=240&height=240&name=Cisco%20Access%20Points%20Power%20Levels%20(Instagram%20Post).png)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/access-point-power-caps)  As these mammoth cranes roll up and down the dockside, they need to remain connected to the network and have the most reliable experience possible. Maintaining fibre connectivity is an operational challenge, one solved by an ultra reliable wireless backhaul solution - CURWB!  The quay cranes also have Wi-Fi access points installed on their boom arms with the ability to connect Wi-Fi deep into the ship. So, the ability of the CURWB infrastructure to provide incredibly reliable connectivity means that expensive solutions such as fibre to the cranes are not required, and CURWB is used instead. Related reading - [Managed Services](https://info.iptel.com.au/managed-services) - [ThousandEyes](https://blog.iptel.com.au/thousandeyes) - [Cisco Powered Managed Services: Request More Info](https://info.iptel.com.au/managed-services) --- ## IoT Switching The port environment is a highly industrial one and standard switching simply wouldn't suffice. The Cisco IoT or industrial-grade switching has been deployed as a best of breed solution to work in the environment. The IoT switching is set up in, and around the port, spanning various locations, connected with fibre and linking to access points and other equipment.  The environment can become physically very hot at times (this is Australia after all!), in addition to being highly industrialised. Related reading - [Cisco Meraki Dashboard](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-dashboard) - [Cisco Meraki Wireless Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-meraki-wireless-overview) - [Meraki Cloud Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-cloud-wifi) --- ## Cisco Catalyst Center Managing a large network, naturally, isn't straightforward.[![Cisco DNA Center First Look (Ingragram)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Cisco%20Catalyst%20Center%20Overview/Cisco%20DNA%20Center%20First%20Look%20(Ingragram).png?width=240&height=240&name=Cisco%20DNA%20Center%20First%20Look%20(Ingragram).png)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-catalyst-center-overview)  Cisco Catalyst Center provides the central intelligence, visibility, and management for the entire network. Catalyst Center draws together the threads of a complex network and offers single-pane-of-glass management - as well as some very handy tools for monitoring and fault finding.  For Wi-Fi, Catalyst Center shows a map of the APs, which makes management much easier for a wireless network.  Related reading - [Cisco Catalyst Center](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-catalyst-center-deployment-tips) - [Cisco Catalyst Center Overview](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-catalyst-center-overview) - [Wi-Fi 6 CIO Briefing](https://blog.iptel.com.au/wi-fi6-cio-briefing) - [Wi-Fi 6 vs 5G: Complementary Technologies](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-private-5g) --- ## Cisco Meraki For certain locations, Cisco Meraki is an ideal fit. Typically, these are branch office locations, and DP World has several of these. The Cisco Meraki product set combined with the Cisco product set makes for the best fit for any particular application.  Selecting native Cisco or Meraki for a particular solution allows for the best option to be deployed, depending on which suits best. Related reading - [How to Review a Wi-Fi Network - Part 1](https://blog.iptel.com.au/how-to-review-a-wifi-installation-part-1) - [Wi-Fi Surveys](https://blog.iptel.com.au/wi-fi-surveys) - [Cheapest vs Best Value Design](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cheapest-vs-best-value-wifi-design) --- ## DP World - Case Study: Summary This case study was fascinating to work on. The size and scale of DP World is enormous and the ![Why too many SSIDS are bad for your Wi-Fi(Instagram)](https://blog.iptel.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Why%20too%20many%20SSIDS%20are%20bad%20for%20your%20Wi-Fi/Why%20too%20many%20SSIDS%20are%20bad%20for%20your%20Wi-Fi(Instagram).png?width=240&height=240&name=Why%20too%20many%20SSIDS%20are%20bad%20for%20your%20Wi-Fi(Instagram).png)complexity of their 24x7 operations cannot be overstated. A network delivering reliability and resilience is of key importance – but the Wi-Fi has to be first rate or the port throughput suffers. DP World is of critical and strategic importance to Australia and has been a great project for us to work on - we are proud to showcase this case study with our partners Cisco and DP World. The case study has delivered an imaginative and impressive demonstration of what DP World does every day – move the cargo that keeps Australia moving. Related reading - [Cisco Catalyst Center Beginners Guide](https://blog.iptel.com.au/cisco-catalyst-center-beginners-guide) - [5 Ways Catalyst Center Solves your Challenges](https://info.iptel.com.au/cisco-dna) ### Need Help With Your Wi-Fi? Our [Wi-Fi survey and design team](https://iptel.com.au/services/wi-fi-surveys) designs, surveys and fixes enterprise Wi-Fi across Australia, and the free [AP Estimator](https://iptel.com.au/resources/wifi-access-point-estimator) gives you a first AP count. If that would be useful, [get in touch with the IPTel team](https://iptel.com.au/contact-us) or email [sales@iptel.com.au](mailto:sales@iptel.com.au). #### Related Articles ###### [How to Decrypt PSK Packets Captured with Wireshark](https://blog.iptel.com.au/how-to-decrypt-psk-packets-captured-with-wireshark) July 24, 2026 ###### [Meraki Managed Wi-Fi](https://blog.iptel.com.au/meraki-managed-wifi) Dec 18, 2025 ###### [Warehouse Managed Services](https://blog.iptel.com.au/warehouse-managed-services) Feb 13, 2026 ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "IPTel Solutions", "url" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/author/iptel-solutions" }, "dateModified" : "2026-10-03T07:50:36.377Z", "datePublished" : "2025-10-20T00:36:40.000Z", "headline" : "DP World Case Study: Industrial Wi-Fi and URWB | IPTel", "image" : [ "https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/Blogs/DP%20World%20-%20Case%20Study/DP%20World.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/dp-world-case-study", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.iptel.com.au/hubfs/IPTel_Solutions_February2020%20-%20Header%20SiteMap/Images/IPTellogo-byline-2020-dark-v2.png" }, "name" : "IPTel Solutions Pty Ltd" } } ```