Background

With the rapid growth of e-business, the express logistics industry is evolving quickly. To meet increasing demands for higher delivery efficiency and lower costs, more logistic companies are adopting innovative delivery and collection services for apartment complexes, condominiums, college dormitories, and public offices. Smart parcel lockers have emerged as a powerful solution to address the "last mile" delivery challenge by enabling centralized package delivery. When a parcel arrives, the courier simply enters a mobile number and deposits the package into a secure locker. The recipient is instantly notified via SMS with a unique one-time password, allowing them to retrieve their parcel at their convenience.

For logistics companies, these smart lockers facilitate unified management across multiple locations through remote monitoring and control.

What role does WLINK 4G Router in the whole system?

Traditionally, parcel locker systems have relied on wired connections (via cable, fiber, or ADSL) to transmit data and send notifications. However, many locations where lockers are deployed lack wired infrastructure, or the cost and complexity of deploying such networks are prohibitive.

WLINK 4G routers provide a cost-effective, reliable alternative by offering robust mobile network connectivity for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication and data transmission. By integrating WLINK industrial wireless 4G routers, each parcel locker can operate independently at unmanned delivery sites. These routers manage access based on one-time codes, relay backhaul traffic to a central operations center, and ensure continuous connectivity through cellular networks.

Furthermore, WLINK offers a powerful cloud-based M2M management platform that enables centralized monitoring, configuration, and firmware upgrades for large fleets of routers, simplifying overall system management.

Solution Topology Diagram

The benefi to equip with WLINK Industrial 4G/3G router in Package lockers system:

1. Easy Installation:
   The compact design of WLINK routers allows flexible installation in any area covered by 3G/4G networks. They automatically access the Internet after a simple web-based configuration, reducing deployment time.

2. Cost-Effective:
   By eliminating the need for fixed-line infrastructure, WLINK routers can reduce total deployment costs by over 30%. Optional GPS features also support accurate location tracking, further lowering manual maintenance      expenses.

3. Secure and Stable Data Transmission:
   Built-in hardware and software watchdogs, along with multi-detection capabilities, enable automatic fault detection and recovery, ensuring secure, uninterrupted communication.

4. Industrial-Grade Durability:
   Designed for harsh environments, these routers are always online, providing a continuous 24/7 connection to support critical operations.

5. Powerful M2M Management Platform:

   The cloud-based management software supports remote monitoring, configuration, and control of up to 1,000,000+ devices, simplifying system administration across widespread deployments.

Successful Case

HIVE BOX is a self-service and high-tech smart locker applying IoT technology for unmanned parcel delivery and collection offered by SF EXPRESS, the biggest express logistic company in China. WLINK domestic marketing team has cooperated with HIVE BOX to install 50,000+ units our router in their smart parcel lockers which are deployed different apartment.

Because the HIVE BOX are secured, they can be installed in open areas, allowing for 24/7 package pickup. Thanks to the HIVE BOX and WLINK Router, the resident (recipient) no longer needs to stay home and wait for the package. When parcel arrives, the courier staff simply enters recipient's mobile phone number and places the package in a secure locker. A notification SMS message with password will be sent to the recipient. The recipient goes to the locker, enters the password and opens the locker to pick up his parcel at any time he want. So easy and convenient!