Test results on Kymata’s leaky cables presented at the WLPC in Prague

During the Wireless LAN Professional Conference (WLPC) in Prague last October, the Guglielmo team showcased an interesting experience featuring Kymata, the patented technology using leaky cables to ensure more stable and reliable network coverage.

The issue of unreliable Wi-Fi networks is particularly concerning for entrepreneurs leading logistics and manufacturing companies. In these sectors, core operations take place in large and complex covered spaces, and over time, internet connectivity has become increasingly essential for control, management, and maintenance.

At this year’s Prague conference, Jan Reister, Network Infrastructure Manager at the University of Milan, together with Miki Ferrari, VP of Product at Guglielmo, hosted a public session titled “Demystifying Leaky Cables.”

In the session, Reister and Ferrari presented a case study on the application of Kymata’s leaky cable technology within a new warehouse. Based on this experience and the resulting outcomes, they discussed wired antenna systems and technical challenges related to Wi-Fi networks, such as managing the signal’s electrical tilt, using advanced technologies like MIMO (which enhances connectivity), and ensuring compatibility across different frequency bands, including 5G signals. The session also explored the tools used for designing and testing these networks, common issues like signal interference and hidden nodes, and best practices for correctly installing these technologies in complex environments.

According to Reister, leaky cables are “a strange animal,” but they represent a concrete solution to a series of real problems faced by businesses aiming to stay competitive. “In the era of industrial automation and Logistics 4.0, responding quickly to the need for reliable connectivity is one of the most pressing challenges for companies. Kymata was developed precisely to meet these critical needs and is the result of our ongoing research in technological innovation,” said Miki Ferrari, VP of Product at Guglielmo.