Application

5G fixed wireless broadband

A 5G CPE or router connects a fixed site to the operator network, then supplies the premises through Ethernet, Wi-Fi or both.

Residential premises viewed from a quiet street
Check signal quality, power availability and cable routes before choosing the installation position.

Cellular access at a fixed site

Use cellular as the main broadband connection or as a backup to a fixed line. Check the site checklist before choosing the CPE position and local network setup.

  • Primary broadband for homes, branches and temporary sites
  • Backup WAN behind an existing gateway or firewall
Network path

FWA network path

The CPE terminates the operator radio link and presents Ethernet, Wi-Fi or both. A separate gateway can take over routing and local network policy.

01 Operator network 5G/LTE bands, SIM, APN and service policy
02 Signal position Measured RSRP, RSRQ and SINR at the intended location
03 FWA CPE / router Cellular modem, SIM, routing, Ethernet and Wi-Fi
04 Premises network Ethernet clients, local Wi-Fi, gateway or access points
QILTON 5G FWA CPE deployment path
Equipment

CPE, router and LAN equipment

The cellular device can provide the local network itself or hand the WAN connection to separate premises equipment.

FWA CPE

FWAX50 combines a 5G Rel. 15 modem, two Gigabit ports and AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 in a desktop enclosure.

FWA CPE

5G router

CMTX50 provides three Gigabit LAN ports, one Gigabit WAN port and external antenna connectors for mobile or fixed installation.

5G routers

Separate LAN equipment

A gateway, switch or access points can be installed after the cellular WAN device when the premises LAN is managed separately.

All products
Site details

Information needed for site planning

  • Country, operator, 5G/LTE bands, SIM and APN method
  • RSRP, RSRQ and SINR at the intended indoor position
  • Ethernet handoff, Wi-Fi area and expected client count
  • Power source, router mode, gateway mode and remote functions