Its full name is Customer Premise Equipment, also known as FWA (fixed wireless access).It can convert the signal provided by the operator or the cable broadband signal into the broadband or Wi-Fi signal that we can use directly.5G CPE is a kind of 5G terminal equipment, which receives 5G signals from operators'base stations and then converts them into Wi-Fi signals or wired signals.Let more local devices (mobile phones, tablets, computers) access the Internet.
The function of 5G CPE is similar to that of home router, but it adds a complete mobile communication module.Therefore, it is supported to provide Wi-Fi signals for terminal devices by inserting SIM cards to consume "traffic".By comparing the following tables, we can clearly see the difference between 5G CPE and home routers.
1. Subjective scenario with high cost of installation and disassembly
For the rental scenario of young people and the office scenario of small and micro enterprises, the use of 5G CPE is very suitable.Because of its mobility, fast Internet service registration and termination, it completely avoids the trouble of broadband installation and disassembly.
2. Objective limitation of poor access conditions of optical fiber broadband
5G CPE is also suitable for remote areas or places where the terrain is difficult and fiber is hardly available.Users can use 5G CPE to receive base station signals and convert them into local signals to access the Internet.
With the full development of 5G network construction, the coverage of 5G signals is getting farther and farther.The demand for 5G CPE will continue to increase, and there will be more and more application scenarios around 5G CPE.
Difference between commercial 5G CPE and industrial 5G CPE
① Commercial CPE only needs to be placed on the desktop, while industrial CPE needs to be installed in accordance with the industrial environment, such as guide rail installation, hanger installation, etc.;
② Industrial CPE is basically installed inside the metal chassis, which requires a delay feeder to lead to the outside of the cabinet.And because of the limitations of industrial field signals, they will be equipped with external high-gain 5G antennas. Commercial CPE is basically used in urban areas.For the sake of beauty, the antenna is built in.
(3) Many industrial terminals are RS232 and RS485 interfaces, and there may be multiple serial terminals in a project site.Therefore, 5G industrial CPE generally has one or more serial ports.
(4) In terms of function, industrial CPE is basically similar to commercial CPE, but it needs more to meet the application scenarios in industry.Including: high temperature, low temperature, electromagnetic interference, unattended, long-term operation without crash, remote operation and maintenance, industry protocol, etc.
