CommScope Introduces Portable Wi-Fi Solution for Outdoor Sites

CommScope has introduced the Wireless Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), an innovative way to quickly deliver safe, reliable, and high-speed Wi-Fi, or other wireless technologies to users in a range of environments. The RDU was developed by the CommScope Professional Services Team in response to the growing demand for a mobile Wi-Fi solution providing ad hoc connectivity in a range of environments—including concerts, parades, pop-up medical facilities, emergency response centers, and remote learning and access sites.

The system uses RUCKUS T610 outdoor access points and a telescopic mast to deliver cost-effective, carrier-grade Wi-Fi in a small, forklift-ready 4’x4’ footprint. The RDU is equipped with wheels so that, once delivered to a site, it can be easily towed or maneuvered into position. The mast can readily accept other devices to support LTE or IoT applications. The RDU is powered by an on-board generator and can use a variety of backhaul methods including fiber, ethernet, LTE or DOCSIS. This unit is now in full production, with CommScope factories and partners ready to meet demand in the United States, Canada and U.S. territories in the Caribbean. The RDU will ship to additional regions in the near future.

Chirag Trivedi, vice president, Global Professional Services of CommScope’s Broadband Networks business, stated that they have successfully deployed customized versions of the RDU, and now are excited to bring its capabilities to a broader range of customers. Their Professional Services team designed this best-of-breed solution, which leverages CommScope’s technology and scale to broaden the frontiers of high-speed connectivity.

CommScope’s Professional Services team is available to ship, pre-configure, customize, deploy, connect, and centrally host the CommScope RDU to deliver on-demand wireless services.

Available services include: 

• White Glove Delivery: Shipping, unpacking, setup, placement, removal of packing materials · 
• Service Activation: Network connection, provisioning and activation, demo and “over-the-shoulder” training 
• Onsite Support: Onsite monitoring and maintenance for the duration of the deployment 
• Managed Services: User onboarding, back-office system integration, 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, end user and/or operator tech support 

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