CARRIER - Reduce Network Congestion with Wi-Fi Offloading
For the past few years, 3G/4G networks have become increasingly congested due to the rising penetration of smartphones and tablets. Telecom operators are determined to provide a better communication environment for their customers. As the cost of expanding existing cellular coverage is prohibitive, many operators choose to deploy Wi-Fi, which offers higher throughput and lower RAN costs per gigabit. Edgecore's carrier-grade Wi-Fi access layer offloading solution includes Wi-Fi access points, WLAN gateway-controller with scalable AP management, and a high performance policy enforcement gateway functionality supporting EAP-SIM authentication. Additional features such as high availability, lawful interception, and specific user routing have also been designed to meet the unique specifications of each operator's requirements.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
CARRIER-GRADE EAP-SIM & UAM AUTHENTICATION
One of the top priorities for carriers today is to monetize their Wi-Fi hotspot deployments while providing smooth and seamless offloading between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Edgecore's solution for carrier Wi-Fi has been proven in large-scale nationwide deployments, supporting login methods such as 802.1X with EAP-SIM, UAM (browser-based login), and WISPr. Additionally, features in Edgecore's Integrated Wi-Fi products such as IP address assignment, lawful interception, and specific routing have been designed and optimized to support carrier-grade performance.
LOCATION-BASED ADVERTISING WITH SCALABLE VLANS
Although Wi-Fi networks have yet to demonstrate a competitive average revenue per user compared to traditional cellular technologies,
operators have discovered unique methods for Wi-Fi monetization. With Edgecore, operators can engage in new business models for revenue
generation. For example, Edgecore’s solution supports scalable Q-in-Q VLANs, allowing operators to assign a unique VLAN location ID
to each hotspot access point. Combined with customizable captive portals and Edgecore's Service Zone concept, operators can enable a location-based advertising platform for business customers nearby the deployed Wi-Fi hotspots.
PUBLIC OUTDOOR WI-FI ACCESS CONNECTIVTY
For many operators and service providers, offering outdoor Wi-Fi connectivity in public locations such as parks is now a necessity. Edgecore's outdoor Wi-Fi access solution combines reliable wireless connectivity with the powerful user authentication, access control, and guest Wi-Fi functionality offered by Edgecore's access control gateways. QoS features ensure that mission-critical services such as VoIP and video-streaming are prioritized, while configurable advanced AP parameters and thresholds help to optimize Wi-Fi performance. Furthermore, network administrators can easily manage the entire wireless deployment from the central controller, monitoring user activity, collecting valuable customer information, and generating revenue from login page advertisements.
Wireless Products
Controller-based WiFi Aps
ECW5211-L Wireless Indoor AP - concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access point
ECW5210-L Wireless Indoor AP - concurrent dual-band 802.11ac indoor access point
ECWO5211-L Wireless Outdoor AP - enterprise-grade, concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor access point
ECWO5210-L Wireless Outdoor AP - enterprise-grade, concurrent dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point
Wireless Controller
EWS5207 Enterprise-grade wireless LAN controller, managing up to 1,500 wireless access points
FEATURES & BENEFITS
CARRIER-GRADE EAP-SIM & UAM AUTHENTICATION
One of the top priorities for carriers today is to monetize their Wi-Fi hotspot deployments while providing smooth and seamless offloading between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Edgecore's solution for carrier Wi-Fi has been proven in large-scale nationwide deployments, supporting login methods such as 802.1X with EAP-SIM, UAM (browser-based login), and WISPr. Additionally, features in Edgecore's Integrated Wi-Fi products such as IP address assignment, lawful interception, and specific routing have been designed and optimized to support carrier-grade performance.
LOCATION-BASED ADVERTISING WITH SCALABLE VLANS
Although Wi-Fi networks have yet to demonstrate a competitive average revenue per user compared to traditional cellular technologies,
operators have discovered unique methods for Wi-Fi monetization. With Edgecore, operators can engage in new business models for revenue
generation. For example, Edgecore’s solution supports scalable Q-in-Q VLANs, allowing operators to assign a unique VLAN location ID
to each hotspot access point. Combined with customizable captive portals and Edgecore's Service Zone concept, operators can enable a location-based advertising platform for business customers nearby the deployed Wi-Fi hotspots.
PUBLIC OUTDOOR WI-FI ACCESS CONNECTIVTY
For many operators and service providers, offering outdoor Wi-Fi connectivity in public locations such as parks is now a necessity. Edgecore's outdoor Wi-Fi access solution combines reliable wireless connectivity with the powerful user authentication, access control, and guest Wi-Fi functionality offered by Edgecore's access control gateways. QoS features ensure that mission-critical services such as VoIP and video-streaming are prioritized, while configurable advanced AP parameters and thresholds help to optimize Wi-Fi performance. Furthermore, network administrators can easily manage the entire wireless deployment from the central controller, monitoring user activity, collecting valuable customer information, and generating revenue from login page advertisements.
Wireless Products
Controller-based WiFi Aps
ECW5211-L Wireless Indoor AP - concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 indoor access point
ECW5210-L Wireless Indoor AP - concurrent dual-band 802.11ac indoor access point
ECWO5211-L Wireless Outdoor AP - enterprise-grade, concurrent dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor access point
ECWO5210-L Wireless Outdoor AP - enterprise-grade, concurrent dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point
Wireless Controller
EWS5207 Enterprise-grade wireless LAN controller, managing up to 1,500 wireless access points