Private Wireless FAQ
What is Private Wireless?
A private cellular network is a local area network that uses licensed, shared, or unlicensed wireless spectrum and LTE or 5G technology to create a dedicated network configured to support an enterprise’s specific requirements.
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Why should I care about Private Wireless?
While Wi-Fi is a great fit for home or office environments, the technology does not provide reliable wireless connectivity at uncarpeted enterprise locations such as distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, oil & gas fields, mining sites, large public venues, ports & transportation hubs etc. These operations require vast outdoor/indoor wireless coverage that cannot be delivered reliably and cost-effectively by Wi-Fi. Public cellular coverage on the other hand is expensive, and enterprises are unable to manage their own network and setup where coverage is required.
Private Wireless provides a great alternative to the uncarpeted enterprise with pervasive and reliable connectivity across their entire facility with:
- Improved Security
- Purposeful Coverage
- Guaranteed Service Levels
- Ultra-Reliable Connections
- Unmatched Scalability
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What does it cost?
Celona has the industry’s only turnkey 5G LAN solutions, at pricing that rivals Wi-Fi.Get your custom ROI analysis for your own Celona network.
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How does it all work?
Celona offers the industry’s only turn-key 5G LAN solution that allows you to deploy a private wireless network in days without having to be a cellular expert. It includes the end-end solution at a pricing that rivals Wi-Fi and deploys in days. Celona 5G LAN provides direct integration with existing enterprise IT networks and complements existing QoS and security policies.
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What does the Zebra Partnership deliver?
The combination of Celona's 5G LAN private wireless network connectivity and Zebra's ruggedized mobile devices provides field technicians with an uncompromising mobile solution for harsh and demanding enterprise environments. Zebra's private 4G/5G capable devices (supporting b48, n48, n77,n78 spectrum bands) are waterproof, drop-proof and dust-proof. They are powerful enough to run the most performance-intensive applications for warehouse and manufacturing, public safety, healthcare, and retail environments.
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How can I persuade decision makers to deploy Private Wireless?
Private 5G is no longer optional for mission critical applications
With Celona’s portfolio of new 5G products, enterprises can now enjoy:
- Four to ten times the wireless coverage with fewer access points in comparison to Wi-Fi
- High bandwidth, low latency connectivity
- Predictable wireless performance that’s free from interference
- Uninterrupted wireless mobility, and
- End-to-end quality of service that guarantees the highest level of service
Why
Poor coverage resulting in loss of productivity, inaccurate data
Wi-Fi
Poor Network Coverage especially outdoor. - Lower transmit power - Susceptibility to spectrum noise- co-channel interference.
Public Cellular
Cellular coverage at a Distri center depenent on location of macro towers, construction material, landscape
5G LAN Private Wireless
More Pervasive wireless due to higher transmit power, lower noise floor and low wireless interference
Why
Mission critical applications require definitive latency and throughput
Wi-Fi
No guarantee on throughput and latency, since Wi-Fi does not support deterministic QoS with strict priority. - contention-based (CSMA-CA)requiring devices to “fight” for access, making prioritizing challenging.
Public Cellular
Public Cellular is best effort and cannot guarantee QoS without expensive on-site installations
5G LAN Private Wireless
Guaranteed SLA for critical applications. 5G LAN features MicroslicingTM technology that enables deterministic QoS with strict priority on a per device, per application basis. Guaranteed bit rate and guaranteed latency values can be configured for each device and application.
Why
Autonomous vehicles, robotics traverse large areas at speed > 25 mph
Wi-Fi
Not designed for seamless mobility.
Public Cellular
Mobility outdoors is ok. But indoors is a challenge
5G LAN Private Wireless
Cellular networks are designed natively for seamless mobility. The network infrastructure controls handover decisions that are precisely timed.
Why
Enterprise IT team need control of QoS and security policies
Wi-Fi
Many Wi-Fi networks utilize pre-shared keys and open SSIDs to allow for IoT and/or guest device connectivity – opening doors to additional risk factors for critical enterprise infrastructure.
Public Cellular
Carriers set the routing, security and QoS policies. Enterprises have very little control
5G LAN Private Wireless
Complete control of routing, security and QoS policies. End-End security for data in-flight and at rest secured using SIM/eSIM technology
Why
Total cost of providing wireless networks over a large area is cost prohibitive
Wi-Fi
More APs are required due to lower coverage range of Wi-Fi. Outdoor install require expensive installation, trenching and cabling.
Public Cellular
Public cellular charge based on consumption and subject to overages and complex contracts
5G LAN Private Wireless
Fewer APs due to higher coverage range of Private Wireless. Outdoor APs can be roof mounted to provide very large outdoor coverage, avoiding cost of trenching, cabling etc.
