CASE STUDIES

Fixed Wireless Access |Outdoor

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area


LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot in a Harsh Outdoor Environment

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The Private Event with a Wi-Fi Network at 10,780 Feet High, The Base of Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

“A special shout out to Billion Electric, Inc. for hooking us up with our own personal Wireless Network at 10,780 feet at the base of Arapahoe Basin – a notoriously bad spot for a signal.”


Executive Summary

The Event : Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

The End Users : Approximately 50 Event Attendees

Product : Billion 4700AZ LTE Outdoor Router

Application : LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot in a Harsh Outdoor Environment

Data Connectivity : LTE Wireless Service


The Success Story

Every year, Vendor organizes many network events to boost an engaged and active relationship between the vendors/manufacturers and their customers. GET THE 411 is one of these network events.

GET THE 411 is hosted at the legendary Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. It's a one-day event with skiing and lunch. As the organizer, Vendor seems to have everything ready, except providing internet access during the event. They couldn't figure out how to quickly establish temporary network connectivity in a remote mountain area full of snow. They reached out to their partner Billion Technologies, a leading wireless connectivity devices supplier, for help.

Billion's engineer did a quick geography assessment, recommended using BiPAC 4700AZ 4G/LTE Router along with 4G/LTE Wireless data as the solution. BiPAC 4700AZ is the industry's first outdoor LTE router with 802.11ac hotspot. The carrier-grade hotspot and high capacity can provide more than enough Wi-Fi coverage for the entire event. Power over Ethernet (PoE) allows for installation without having to connect to AC power. Most importantly, the compact and industrial-rugged IP68 enclosure is designed to work in harsh weather conditions.

As a result, by deploying Billion's outdoor router, Vendor was able to provide fast, reliable and seamless Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire event.


Result
By deploying Billion’s outdoor router, Vendor was able to provide fast and reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire event. 

BiPAC 4700AZ

LTE Outdoor Router with Carrier-Grade Dual-Band Wi-Fi Hotspot


>  LTE SIM embedded

>  Dual-WAN ports -LTE and Gigabit Ethernet WAN (EWAN) for 

    broadband Failover backup connectivity

>  1 x Gigabit LAN and 1 x Gigabit WAN

>  Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 300Mbps @2.4GHz

    Wireless 802.11 a/n/ac 1700Mbps @5GHz

>  MIMO antenna for maximum bandwidth and service coverage

     * Embedded directional & Optimize antenna design per band

>   Lightweight and compact design

     * Easily installed by single person

     * Supports Power over Ethernet (PoE)

>   RF design technology

     * Dual-polarization antenna technology ensures faster and

          efficient bi-directional transmission

>   Designed for challenging/rugged deployments

     * IP67 hardened enclosure with industrial-grade components

     * Operating temperature: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

>   Support Billion Central Management System

Solution

A series of rugged industrial-grade LTE broadband routers were designed for in-vehicle applications such as smart buses, public safety (police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, etc.) and fleet management. Their functions include dual LTE interfaces, WiFi hotspots, GPS and a vibration-resistant design that enables them to provide high speed LTE network connections in moving vehicles. Network surveillance cameras and other related devices can also be integrated to provide real-time bidirectional video and audio transmissions, as well as data access functions.

Designed for M2M and IoT communication, our products integrate LTE technology, dual WAN ports, automatic failback, RS-232/RS-485 interfaces and Modbus, as well as support for VPN (IPSec, PTP, 2TP, GRE and OpenVPN) to ensure data transmission security.Applications include industrial control, real-time monitoring, data collection, maintenance and other vertical applications in the oil and gas industry to improve communication efficiency, protect corporate assets and ensure service consistency.

Our outdoor LTE fixed-wireless routers feature superior antenna design for optimized LTE performance, industrial-grade IP67 protection, and excellent water and dust resistance for reliable operation even in harsh outdoor environments.The stable network connection, wide service range and excellent system performance provide dependable critical communication networks for remote locations such as mines and oil & gas sites.

We provide optimal network communication solutions for electronic transactions in retail stores, chain stores, POS systems, ATMs, multi-purpose kiosks and vending machines.Auto failback/failover ensures uninterrupted network connectivity, while IPSec encryption guarantees data security and high-speed data encryption.


The Gigabit ethernet port can also be connected to other high-speed networks for high-efficiency data transmission.

All-in-one (VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G/4G LTE, FIBER, Ethernet AN), multi-function internet devices allow service providers to offer a host of features, and are equipped with a multitude of LAN interfaces (gigabit LAN, 802.11 b/g/n/ac, VoIP and USB) to help home users easily set up their internet connection to enjoy high-speed, high-definition internet TV and realistic online gaming experiences.


In addition to broadband internet devices, we also provide a variety of broadband routers with multiple cybersecurity functions (VPN and Firewall). This combination of hardware and software allows network service providers and telecom operators in all countries to provide end customers with multimedia services by leveraging our high-quality CPE.

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