Smart City Park: 5G Backhaul for Public Wi-Fi 7 and IoT
Applications and Cases
Key Takeaways
Deploy public outdoor Wi-Fi, digital signage connectivity, and IoT backhaul in parks, plazas, and open civic spaces without trenching fiber across the site.
Background
Cities are expanding digital services in parks, plazas, beaches, and transit-adjacent public spaces. These projects may include public Wi-Fi, digital information boards, environmental sensors, and security cameras. Traditional deployments often require trenching, permitting, and complex maintenance across dispersed locations. Municipal IT teams need an outdoor-ready platform that can use 5G backhaul, simplify installation, and centralize remote operations.
Customer Requirements
Required
Access
Management
Solution
ODU12 units can be pole mounted across a park or plaza and powered through PoE. Each unit uses 5G backhaul and provides Wi-Fi 7 access for public outdoor connectivity, while 2.5G Ethernet can connect digital signage, camera gateways, or sensor equipment. Built-in portal authentication supports access methods such as SMS, WeChat, and username/password. Administrators can manage distributed ODU12 devices through InCloud Manager with remote monitoring, alerts, signal analysis, and AI-assisted diagnostics.
Benefits
Not Months
Multiple Services
Network Operations
