Rural Broadband solutions sometimes need innovative ideas to ensure a reliable, high speed 4G or 5G Internet service in rural locations for users that need high speed Internet connectivity.
Traditional wired Broadband (ADSL) is usually very slow due to the distance the premises is away from the local exchange so many rural users including homes, businesses and farms have opted for higher speed 4G Internet connections using a 4G router and 4G SIM card. In many cases this solves the initial problem of getting a faster Internet connection, but with standard 4G SIM connections there is usually not the option on cheaper, standard SIM card plans to get remote access to your router. This is due to 4G networks using CGNAT which means that you cant get a dedicated IP address, or use dynamic DNS (DYNDNS) to remotely access your router or use port forwarding.
This remote access over 4G issue can be overcome with the use of a Fixed IP SIM card which is a service that provides your 4G connection with a public, static IP address so you can access your 4G router and use port forwarding to connect to devices on the LAN. However, these types of services incur a higher cost and once you need to use more than 5GB per month of data become alot more expensive than standard, unlimited data SIM cards.
With the roll-out of 5G masts, with a plan to roll our many rural 5G base stations, the option of getting much faster 5G rural broadband is appealing to many rural farms, business and home users, but he cost of accessing these means a higher priced 5G router and perhaps an outdoor 4G or 5G antenna, usually a directional antenna and the cost of 5G Fixed IP SIM cards if you need remote access to your router may prove prohibitive to many rural Internet users.
A solution could be an SD-WAN connection like the SD WAN PRO which can take several 4G or 5G Internet connections and bond them together to create a high speed bonded Internet solution, with low latency and best of all it provides a single, public IPv4 IP address so you can remotely access your LAN and the SD-WAN solution bonds the multiple connections so you can utilise your existing 4G routers, add extra 4G or 5G routers into the mix and get a much faster bonded internet for rural broadband.
There is a cost for the SDWANPRO box and a monthly service charge but it does give businesses the option of having high speed rural broadband and of course you can use standard, unlimited data SIM cards with the SD WAN PRO because you do not need the expensive Fixed IP SIM Cards. This means you can have a high speed rural Internet service with no cap on your monthly data so it might be worthwhile talking to us about how SD WAN PRO can help you achieve your bandwidth goals for your rural home, office or farm.
5G Routers And Antennas
Draytek Vigor 2927Lax-5G Load Balancing Office 5G Router with SIM Slot
Draytek Vigor 2927Lax-5G
High throughput handles fast internet connections, with Load Balancing and Route Policy.
Fast Mobile Broadband connectivity with Dual-SIM failover and Carrier Aggregation.
Dual-Band with 802.11ac (WiFi 5) ‘Wave 2’ wireless. Use the router as the Mesh Root with DrayTek Mesh.
Up to 50 active VPN tunnels, with up to 800Mbps IPsec Hardware Accelerated throughput.
Extensive LAN management features, use VLANs to manage up to 8 networks.
Easily provision, monitor and manage remote sites without on-site IT or dedicated staff.
Manage internet access with Firewall, App Enforcement & Category-based Web Filtering.
Connect a pair of Vigor 2927Lac routers to provide a hardware backup solution.
Free DrayDDNS address for each router, with automated LetsEncrypt SSL/TLS Certificates.
Easily prioritise latency-sensitive applications on your network with App QoS.
Provide internet access to guests and market your business with captive portal.
Easily manage and provision DrayTek VigorAP Access Points and VigorSwitch switches.
Panorama BATM4-6-60 Omni Panel Antenna – 4×4 MiMo 4G/5G with optional WiFi and GPS for vehicle and wall/cabinet mounting
Panorama BATM4-6-60 Omni Panel Antenna – 4×4 MiMo 4G/5G with optional WiFi and GPS for vehicle and wall/cabinet mounting
The Panorama BAT[X]M4 range is a discrete or covert 4×4 MiMo antenna solution for 4G / 5G with the option of GPS/GNSS, and 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 dual band 2.4/5.0-7.2GHz WiFi 6e.
The 4G/5G antenna elements cover 617-960/1427-6000MHz to provide a robust communications link to ensure high data rates even in challenging network coverage areas.
This is the BATM4-6-60 Model with 4×4 MiMo 4G/5G connectivity only and is supplied with 4 x 3m long cables with SMA Male connectors. This is the ideal choice for 5G antenna installations where you need an outdoor antenna, with shorter cables and is ideal for portable offices, construction site offices, camper vans, caravans, static homes and other transportation / vehicle 5G routers that just need 4×4 MiMo 5G antenna connectivity.
We offer other versions of this antenna that include 2×2 WiFi or 4×4 WiFi and GPS antennas built-in for use with transportation 5G router applications.
Stock Due January 2024
Teltonika TSW212 Managed POE Switch 8 x Gb Ports and 2 x SFP
Teltonika TSW212 Managed POE Switch 8 x Gb Ports and 2 x SFP
The Teltonika TSW212 is an L2-managed switch with additional L3 features. It offers the following features:
Poynting OMNI-414 Marine 5G Antenna (4G/5G MiMo 4×4) with 4 x 2m cables with SMA (A-OMNI-0414-V1-01)
Poynting OMNI-414 Marine 5G Antenna (4G/5G MiMo 4×4) with 4 x 2m cables with SMA (A-OMNI-0414-V1-01)
Poynting Cellular marine and coastal antenna – A-OMNI-0414-V1-01
Teltonika TSW202 Managed POE Switch 8 x Gb Ports and 2 x SFP
Teltonika TSW202 Managed POE Switch 8 x Gb Ports and 2 x SFP
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to connect and power your devices over Ethernet? Do you need a switch that can handle high-speed data transfer, remote management, and industrial protocols? If so, you need the Teltonika TSW202 switch from Teltonika Networks.
The TSW202 is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) on each port, allowing you to power your devices without additional cables or adapters. It also has a robust metal enclosure, a wide operating temperature range, and a DIN rail mounting option. Whether you need it for industrial, commercial, or residential applications, the switch will provide you with the best performance and functionality.
Teltonika TAP200 WiFi5 Access Point (Wireless AP)
Teltonika TAP200 WiFi5 Access Point (Wireless AP)
The Teltonika TAP200 Ceiling Mount WiFi 5 Access Point is equipped with dual-band technology, fast roaming, and an RJ45 port with PoE-in functionality. It’s designed to enhance WiFi coverage in medium-density spaces where high network performance is essential. The TAP200 features an integrated mounting bracket for quick and easy installation, and a sleek design to seamlessly blend into retail, enterprise, or any other environment.
TAP200 Key Features
The TAP200 does not include a POE injector which will need to be ordered separately or it can be powered using a POE switch such as the Teltonika TSW200 unmanaged POE switch.
Teltonika TSW200 Unmanaged POE+ Switch
The Teltonika TSW200 8-Port Unmanaged Rackmountable Gigabit PoE+ Switch is industrial unmanaged switch from Teltonika Networks. It is equipped with two (2) SFP ports for long-range Fibre-optic communication and eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet ports which support IEEE802.3af and IEE802.3at Power-over-Ethernet standards.
Classified as power source equipment (PSE), it enables centralisation of the power supply, providing up to 30 watts per port and reducing the effort for installing power. It has 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports to provide an economical high-bandwidth solution for your industrial Ethernet network. This rugged unmanaged industrial switch is ideal for professional high bandwidth applications where it is necessary to provide both a reliable data connection and power supply.