ATEL RE600

Meet the RE600, ATEL’s latest workhorse 5G wireless router. Designed with a sleek, compact form factor, dual SIM capability for enhanced connectivity, and external antennas for optimal signal performance. Whether mounted for easy access or discreetly camouflaged on a white wall or black IT cabinet, the RE600 is built to adapt to any deployment scenario, ensuring seamless integration into your workspace.

Key Benefits of Fixed Wireless

Fixed wireless offers several advantages, including:

• Flexibility in Deployment – New subscribers can be added or relocated with minimal changes to the network infrastructure.
• Rural Connectivity – Users in remote areas can access high-speed internet without the need for costly cable or fiber installations.
• High Bandwidth Potential – Without physical cables introducing reactance, fixed wireless supports broader bandwidth and higher frequencies for faster speeds.
• Cost Efficiency – As more subscribers join the network, the cost per user decreases, making it an increasingly affordable solution over time.

Fixed Wireless and 5G

The latest cellular standard, 5G, is revolutionizing multiple industries, including fixed wireless internet. It serves as a powerful alternative to traditional broadband, replacing wired connections like fiber or Wi-Fi with high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity.

5G fixed wireless offers enhanced quality of service (QoS) and greater bandwidth, making it ideal for businesses shifting toward remote work and software-defined WANs (SD-WANs). It also simplifies connectivity for branch offices, mobile workforces, remote sites, multi-tenant buildings, and retail locations, ensuring seamless communication with headquarters.

Fixed Wireless vs. Satellite Internet

For rural and underserved areas, satellite internet is often considered an alternative to fixed wireless internet. However, there are key differences:

• Fixed wireless relies on an antenna to receive signals from a tower within approximately 10 miles, providing a direct and stable connection.
• Satellite internet requires a dish to communicate with satellites orbiting Earth, making it more susceptible to weather disruptions due to the long-distance signal travel through the atmosphere.

Fixed Wireless vs. Wi-Fi

While both technologies use wireless signals, they serve different purposes:

• Wi-Fi (based on IEEE 802.11 standards) creates a local wireless network that connects devices like smartphones, IoT gadgets, and laptops to the internet. It uses access points (APs) and frequency bands like 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz to distribute data wirelessly.
• Fixed wireless is an internet delivery method, bringing high-speed connectivity to homes and businesses. However, it doesn’t provide direct device access. Instead, the fixed wireless receiver must be connected to a modem or router, which then powers a Wi-Fi network for user devices.

In short, fixed wireless delivers internet, while Wi-Fi distributes it within a local area.