5G RedCap connectivity for solar-powered municipal video surveillance
Applications and Cases
Key Takeaways
Outdoor surveillance sites in alleys, green spaces, and hillside areas often lack both fiber and utility power. Conventional 4G may struggle with video upload traffic, while standard 5G devices can require more power and cost more to deploy.
The IR602 uses 5G RedCap to support the backhaul of 1080p video streams within a solar plus battery power setup. Dual SIM and a hardware watchdog improve connection resilience. DeviceLive allows teams to configure, monitor, and update routers centrally, reducing routine site visits.
Background
Cities are extending video surveillance to locations beyond existing power and fiber infrastructure. Installing new fiber is costly and time-consuming. Conventional 4G connections may not provide enough upload capacity for video traffic, while standard 5G equipment can place a heavier load on solar power systems.
These widely distributed sites are also difficult to maintain. Sending technicians to each location increases operating costs, and transmitting surveillance footage over public networks requires suitable security controls. Municipal operators need a power-conscious cellular solution that supports video backhaul, secure transmission, and centralized management.
Customer Requirements
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Solution
Each surveillance site uses a solar panel and battery system to power an IR602 installed inside a light-pole enclosure or outdoor equipment cabinet. Cameras connect through an Ethernet switch or directly to the router’s available Ethernet ports. Nearby environmental sensors can connect over Wi-Fi 6.
The IR602 uses 5G RedCap as the primary backhaul connection. Video and sensor data travel through an encrypted VPN tunnel to the municipal management platform.
All deployed routers connect to DeviceLive. Operations teams can push configurations in batches, perform remote firmware updates, monitor signal quality and data usage, and receive alerts for connection or signal issues.
Benefits
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