PW550

Product Description

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The ATEL PW550 is a 5G outdoor CPE adapter delivering high-speed fixed wireless internet over LTE Cat 19 and 5G NSA cellular networks via a single weatherproof outdoor unit that mounts to an exterior wall or rooftop and connects to an indoor router or switch over a single Passive PoE Ethernet cable. Built for fixed wireless access deployments at commercial buildings, rural business locations, and multi-dwelling installations, the PW550 handles the outdoor cellular radio and 4×4 MIMO antenna system while passing the full 5G/LTE connection indoors — eliminating the cost and delay of wired ISP installation while delivering cellular broadband speeds sufficient for office applications, video conferencing, and cloud platform access. With IP67 weatherproofing and an operating range of -20°C to +60°C, the PW550 is built for permanent outdoor installation in all weather conditions. ISPTek’s cellular SIM card data plans activate directly in the PW550 — pooled data across all deployed units, a public static IP for remote device management, and no activation or cancellation fees as deployments grow.

What It Does & Key Features:

• 5G NSA + LTE CAT-19 Outdoor Modem: LTE Cat 19 cellular with 5G NSA support delivers peak download speeds well above standard Cat 4 or Cat 12 outdoor CPE units — providing the throughput headroom for multiple simultaneous users, business video conferencing, cloud application performance, and bandwidth-intensive applications at fixed wireless access deployments.
• Single-Cable Passive PoE Installation: A single standard Ethernet cable runs from the outdoor PW550 to an indoor PoE injector — carrying both the cellular data connection and the 24V DC power supply without requiring separate power runs to the outdoor unit. Reduces installation cost and complexity compared to outdoor CPE requiring dedicated power conduit.
• 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Port: The 2.5GbE interface passes the full 5G/LTE bandwidth to an indoor router or switch without the throughput ceiling of standard Gigabit Ethernet — delivering cellular peak speeds to the indoor network without bottlenecking on the connection between the outdoor unit and the building network.
• 4×4 Cellular MIMO Antenna System: Four integrated MIMO antenna elements maximize signal capture and receive diversity at the outdoor installation location — improving throughput and reducing latency at cell tower distances where 2×2 MIMO configurations lose performance advantage, particularly in mid-band and C-Band 5G coverage areas.
• IP67 Weatherproof Enclosure: Full dust ingress protection and submersion-rated waterproofing handles permanent outdoor installation in rain, snow, and high-humidity environments — no weatherproofing accessories required, no housing needed for the outdoor unit in standard wall or rooftop mounting configurations.
• NAT Routing and VPN Support: Built-in NAT routing, static routing, TLS/HTTPS security, and VPN support (PPTP, L2TP, IPsec) in the outdoor unit itself — the PW550 manages its own traffic routing and security without requiring a separate inline router in deployments where a single connected device or simple network is sufficient.
• Remote Management and SMS Capability: Integrated remote management and SMS capability allow out-of-band monitoring and alerting on the outdoor unit — notifying administrators of signal quality changes, connection drops, or configuration events without requiring physical access to the installed outdoor unit.
• Wide Environmental Range (-20°C to +60°C): Outdoor operating temperature tolerance handles cold-climate winter installations and hot-weather rooftop deployments without thermal derating or enclosure cooling requirements — suitable for year-round permanent outdoor installation across most U.S. climate regions.

Works Across All Major U.S. Carrier Networks:

The PW550’s 5G NSA + LTE Cat 19 modem covers both low-band extended-range spectrum and high-throughput mid-band 5G frequencies across major U.S. carrier networks — from building-penetrating 700 MHz LTE to C-Band n77 5G — with Verizon Open Development certification confirmed and comprehensive multi-carrier band support.

• Bands B13 (700 MHz) and B5 (850 MHz): Primary low-band LTE spectrum providing reliable outdoor cellular signal across suburban, rural, and semi-urban locations — the foundation of nationwide coverage on the major carrier networks and the fallback band for 5G deployments at the edge of mid-band coverage areas.
• Bands B2 (1900 MHz), B4 (AWS), B48 (CBRS), and B66 (AWS-3): High-capacity mid-band LTE spectrum delivering peak LTE throughput in well-covered metro and suburban markets — the primary performance bands for fixed wireless access deployments where average download speeds matter most for multi-user business applications.
• 5G NSA n77 (C-Band) and n41 (2.5 GHz): C-Band n77 is the primary high-throughput 5G band deployed by major U.S. carrier networks for commercial broadband — delivering peak download speeds that exceed standard LTE CAT by a factor of 3–5× at well-covered outdoor locations. Band n41 adds T-Mobile’s extended mid-band 5G coverage layer.
• 5G n5, n12, n14, n71 (Low-Band 5G): Extended-range sub-1GHz and low-band 5G frequencies reach rural locations and areas with limited mid-band 5G buildout — ensuring the PW550 maintains 5G connectivity at locations beyond the edge of C-Band coverage where only low-band 5G is available.

Enhanced with ISPTek’s Cellular SIM Card Data Plans:

• Public Static IP Addresses: A fixed public IP on the PW550’s cellular SIM keeps the outdoor unit reachable for remote monitoring and management — network administrators access device status, signal quality metrics, and configuration via the cellular IP without needing on-site access to a rooftop or wall-mounted unit.
• Data Pooling Across Devices: All PW550 SIMs on an ISPTek account share one data pool — locations with lower average usage contribute their allocation to high-demand sites, eliminating per-SIM overage charges across multi-location fixed wireless deployments.
• Over 12 Custom Plans: From light-use primary connectivity plans for locations with minimal bandwidth demand to higher-allocation plans for office environments where the PW550 is the sole internet connection, ISPTek’s 12+ plan tiers cover every fixed wireless deployment scenario.
• No Activation or Cancellation Fees: Activate a SIM when a new outdoor unit goes live, deactivate it when a deployment ends — no fees in either direction, no contract minimums, no carrier friction as the portfolio scales and changes.
• Zero Touch Advanced Security: ISPTek’s automatic network-level protection applies to the cellular SIM the moment it becomes active — securing the PW550’s outdoor cellular interface without per-unit firewall configuration or ongoing security management at each installed location.

Who Benefits?

• Fixed Wireless Access Providers and ISPs: The PW550 is purpose-built for FWA deployments — IP67 outdoor housing, 4×4 MIMO for maximum signal performance, and Passive PoE single-cable installation that reduces truck-roll time and installation labor at every subscriber location. ISPTek’s pooled SIM plans scale across entire subscriber portfolios on one data account.
• Rural and Underserved Business Locations: Agricultural operations, rural retail locations, trucking depots, and businesses at the edge of wired ISP service areas use the PW550 as primary internet connectivity — 5G/LTE cellular broadband available today without waiting for fiber or cable infrastructure buildout to reach the location.
• Construction Sites and Temporary Installations: Permanent outdoor mounting at construction sites, mining operations, and temporary commercial facilities delivers reliable 5G/LTE WAN without conduit, wiring, or ISP provisioning — the PW550 installs in minutes and activates on an ISPTek SIM the same day.
• Multi-Tenant Buildings and Commercial Properties: Property managers delivering internet connectivity to commercial tenants in buildings without fiber infrastructure use the PW550 to bridge the gap — one outdoor unit per building provides a high-speed cellular WAN that feeds a shared indoor network for all tenants.
• Managed Service Providers and IT Integrators: MSPs standardizing outdoor FWA delivery at client sites deploy the PW550 as the outdoor cellular radio while connecting it to managed indoor equipment — ISPTek provides the SIM layer with a static IP, pooled data across all client sites, and no-fee SIM management at scale.
• Backup and Redundancy Deployments: Installed alongside a wired ISP connection as a cellular backup WAN input, the PW550 provides automatic outdoor cellular failover for locations where outdoor placement is required for signal quality — particularly where wired ISP infrastructure runs on the same physical path and simultaneous failure is a risk.

The ATEL PW550 brings 5G NSA + LTE Cat 19 fixed wireless access to outdoor deployments that need weatherproof cellular connectivity, a clean single-cable installation, and a compact form factor that mounts permanently to any exterior surface. With IP67 protection, 4×4 MIMO, 2.5GbE output, and a Verizon-certified radio inside, it delivers the outdoor cellular performance that fixed wireless deployments require — and with ISPTek’s cellular SIM card data plans providing a static IP, pooled data, and zero-fee SIM management, it activates the same day installation is complete.

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