5G uCPE: Bridging the Digital Divide with mmWave Technology
Millions around the globe still live without reliable Internet. Running fiber or copper cables to every remote village can be cost-prohibitive and slow to deploy. NEXCOM’s desktop-sized 5G uCPE, the DFA 1163M, flips this script: it taps into high-frequency mmWave spectrum and turnkey FWA software to beam broadband straight to unserved communities.
In plain English? No more digging trenches—just pop in a SIM (or eSIM), slide the DFA 1163M onto a desk or shelf, and you’ve got a multi-user, multi-device hotspot pushing average speeds of 50 Mbps per user.
Let’s dive into why this nifty gadget is a game-changer.
How mmWave and FWA Team Up
mmWave sits way up in the 24–52 GHz band, where there’s tons of untapped capacity. Couple that with Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) software like iGWS, and you’ve got:
- Massive throughput without fiber.
- Beamforming to punch through obstacles and focus signal on users.
- Low latency, so video calls and cloud apps feel snappy.
- Scalability: one box supports dozens of connections.
Think of the DFA 1163M as a personal cell tower for your neighborhood—minus the huge footprint and civil works.
Real-World Impact
Telecoms racing to cover dense, underserved regions often hit two main roadblocks: big build-out costs and complex siting permits. The DFA 1163M slashes both by:
- Delivering plug-and-play deployment: SIM in, power up, you’re online.
- Eliminating trenching and cable-laying crews.
- Reducing time-to-service from months to days.
In practice, this means a rural school can go from no Wi-Fi to smart-classrooms overnight, and a cluster of mountain homes can share one small device instead of waiting years for fiber.
Application Diagram
[image:Edge Cloud Solutions - DFA 1163M Application Diagram]
Key Specifications at a Glance
Below is a quick look at the DFA 1163M’s core specs. Click the linked titles to learn more on NEXCOM’s site.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Atom® C3558R / C3758R SoC, BGA, 8-core / 2.4 GHz nexCPE™ Appliance – DFA 1163 Series |
| Memory | 2 × DDR4 ECC RDIMM/UDIMM slots (up to 64 GB) |
| High-Speed I/O | 1 × 10 GbE SFP+, 4 × 2.5 GbE RJ45, 8 × 1 GbE RJ45 |
| Wireless | 4G LTE, 5G FR1 SA/NSA; 5G FR2 NSA (mmWave) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Security & Acceleration | Embedded Intel® QuickAssist Technology; secure boot and TPM support |
| Form Factor | Desktop (plug-and-play) |
| Deployment | SIM / eSIM FWA solution verified by iGWS software |
Why DFA 1163M Matters
By marrying mmWave’s vast capacity with a rugged edge-compute design, the DFA 1163M brings broadband to the unconnected—fast, secure, and on-demand. It’s not just a product; it’s a lifeline for education, healthcare, and economic growth in areas where cables simply can’t reach.
Curious to see how it fits your deployment? Check out the full nexCPE™ Appliance lineup on NEXCOM’s website and imagine the possibilities when you replace trenches with mmWave.