CPE & wireless · mobile access
4G / 5G CPE
4G / 5G CPE for temporary, remote and backup access: 5G/4G models with 1–3 GE, USIM, Wi-Fi 6, and LTE CAT6/CAT4 models with 1–4 FE/GE, RJ11 and battery options.
Updated October 24, 2026
- Cellular
- 5G / 4G LTE
- Ports
- 1–4 FE / GE
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 / 5 / 6
- SIM
- USIM
The short answer
What this product is specified for.
Included in the quotation
- Port count, connector polish and power configuration
- Model-level datasheet and test data
- Optical budget and splitter plan for the ODN
- Export packing, HS code and Incoterm
A 4G/5G CPE is the access device for a site without fibre: a construction office, a temporary event, a remote cabin, a backup link or a mobile kiosk. It terminates the cellular network and provides Ethernet and Wi-Fi to the local devices. The category and the antenna placement decide the usable speed; the CPE model decides the ports and Wi-Fi generation.
The range covers 5G CPE with 1 GE + USIM + Type-C + Wi-Fi 6 + RJ11, or 3 GE + Wi-Fi 6 + USB 2.0; LTE CAT6 CPE with 1 GE + RJ11 + Wi-Fi 5 + USB 3.0, or 4 GE + Wi-Fi 5; and LTE CAT4 CPE with 1–4 FE, Wi-Fi 4 or Wi-Fi 6, RJ11 and a battery version. The 5G models are for high-throughput sites; the CAT4/CAT6 models are for lower-cost backup or basic access.
Plan the antenna and the SIM before the CPE. A 5G CPE indoors may fall back to LTE; an external antenna can recover the throughput. The CPE’s Ethernet ports feed the local switch, PoE switch or NVR; the Wi-Fi is for local clients. For a site that also has a fibre link, the CPE can serve as a failover path, but the failover logic must be designed, not assumed.
Configuration table
The numbers that decide the fit.
Values are from the model datasheet. Where a value is model-dependent, the table says so instead of guessing.
| Family | Cellular | Ports | Wi-Fi | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G CPE | 5G / 4G | 1× GE + USIM + Type-C | Wi-Fi 6 + RJ11 | Remote / temporary |
| 5G CPE | 5G / 4G | 3× GE + USB 2.0 | Wi-Fi 6 | Office / failover |
| LTE CAT6 CPE | LTE CAT6 | 1× GE + RJ11 + USB 3.0 | Wi-Fi 5 | SMB backup |
| LTE CAT6 CPE | LTE CAT6 | 4× GE | Wi-Fi 5 | SMB access |
| LTE CAT4 CPE | LTE CAT4 | 1× FE | Wi-Fi 4 | Basic access |
| LTE CAT4 CPE | LTE CAT4 | 4× FE | Wi-Fi 4 | Basic access |
| LTE CAT4 battery | LTE CAT4 | 1× Micro USB + 2100 mAh | Wi-Fi 4 | Portable |
Cellular band support, carrier certification and SIM format are model- and market-specific. Confirm them before the order.
Engineering features
What changes on site.
5G / LTE
5G and LTE CAT6/CAT4 models for different throughput and budget targets.
Ethernet edge
1–4 FE/GE ports feed a local switch, PoE switch, NVR or AP.
Wi-Fi 6 option
5G models use Wi-Fi 6; LTE models use Wi-Fi 4/5 depending on the configuration.
Battery option
A CAT4 model with a 2100 mAh battery covers portable and temporary sites.
Failover
Use the CPE as a backup path behind a router or firewall; the failover logic is part of the network design.
Carrier bands
Confirm the LTE/5G bands and carrier approval for the destination before the order.
Selection guide
Which configuration fits which site.
Start from the site, not from the model. The table is a starting point; the final check is the optical and power budget.
| Site | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Construction / temporary office | 5G CPE + 3 GE | High throughput, local LAN |
| Remote cabin / kiosk | LTE CAT6 or CAT4 | Lower cost, enough for payments/voip |
| Backup link | 5G CPE + failover router | Fast failover where fibre is primary |
| Portable / demo | LTE CAT4 battery | No mains, short-term use |
Check the carrier bands and the antenna placement; a 5G CPE indoors may perform like LTE without an external antenna.
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4G / 5G CPE: questions before the order.
If your question is not here, send the site details and we will answer with the calculation, not a brochure.
Ask an engineerCan a 4G/5G CPE replace fibre?
For a temporary, remote or backup site, yes. For a permanent high-traffic site, fibre is usually more stable and cheaper per gigabyte; the CPE is a complement, not a universal replacement.
What is the difference between CAT4 and CAT6?
LTE CAT4 and CAT6 are LTE categories with different peak rates and carrier aggregation. CAT6 is faster; CAT4 is lower cost and adequate for basic access or backup.
Do I need an external antenna?
It depends on the signal at the site. An external antenna can recover throughput when the CPE is indoors or at the edge of coverage; test the signal before choosing the antenna.
Can the CPE be used as a failover link?
Yes, behind a router or firewall that supports failover. The CPE provides the cellular path; the failover policy and health checks are configured on the router.
Is the SIM included?
No. The CPE accepts a USIM; the data plan and carrier approval are arranged by the buyer or the local operator.
Does it support PoE?
The 4G/5G CPE models are powered by a DC adapter or USB, not PoE. For a PoE-powered edge, use a PoE AP or a PoE ONU.
Next step
Need a 4G / 5G CPE configuration checked?
Send the endpoint count, the longest run, the power condition and the destination. We reply with the configuration, the optical/power budget and the quotation assumptions.
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