Celona AP-12: Indoor LTE Access Point for CBRS Band 48

The Celona AP-12 is a compact indoor LTE access point purpose-built for enterprise deployments in the CBRS Band 48 spectrum. It offers up to 25,000 square feet of coverage and is ideal for indoor environments such as warehouses, office buildings, clinics, and schools. Its sleek form factor supports both wall and ceiling mounting, and integrates easily into existing Ethernet infrastructure.

With 2x2 MIMO, internal antennas, and up to 40 MHz of channel bandwidth through carrier aggregation, the AP-12 offers reliable indoor LTE coverage with low latency. The unit is centrally managed via Celona Orchestrator and connects to Celona Edge for core network functions. This model supports operation in Band 48.

Deployment Requirements

To deploy the Celona AP-12, you’ll need:

• SAS registration: Required for CBRS Band 48 use. Celona manages this via the Orchestrator platform.
• Celona Edge and Orchestrator: Required for SIM provisioning, device management, and LTE core networking.
• IP backhaul: Uses standard Ethernet for connectivity. Includes both RJ-45 and SFP ports for future use.
• Power and mounting: Supports 802.3at PoE+ or 12V DC power (AC adapter included). Requires indoor wall or ceiling mounting.
• GPS timing: GPS port and support for IEEE 1588v2 PTP included. External GPS antenna not included but can be added if needed.
• Environmental considerations: Suitable for clean indoor environments. Operating temperature: -5°C to 45°C. IP rating not specified.

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Key Features

• Supports LTE Band 48 (3550–3700 MHz) with TDD operation and up to 40 MHz channel bandwidth via carrier aggregation.
• Delivers up to 24 dBm transmit power per path with 2x2 MIMO and internal antennas (3 dBi gain).
• Supports up to 96 concurrent active devices per access point.
• Compact indoor form factor with integrated antennas and ceiling/wall mounting support.
• Includes both 802.3at PoE+ and 12V DC input with AC power adapter included.
• Timing synchronization via IEEE 1588v2 PTP and external GPS port.
• Remote configuration and monitoring through Celona Orchestrator with IPsec-secured control plane.
• Peak download rates up to 188 Mbps and upload rates up to 54 Mbps per AP depending on TDD configuration.

Kit Contents

Celona AP-12 (CBRS Band 48 variant)
AC power adapter
Integrated internal antennas
Wall and ceiling mounting hardware

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