ATEL PW550 High-Performance 5G Outdoor CPE Adapter

The ATEL PW550 is a high-performance 5G outdoor CPE adapter built to solve the most common failure mode in fixed wireless deployments: good coverage outside the building, unusable signal inside it. Exterior walls, metal roofs, and energy-efficient glass all attenuate cellular signal, and mid-band 5G is especially sensitive to building penetration. By mounting the PW550's radio outdoors with clear exposure toward the serving tower, sites capture materially stronger signal than any indoor gateway can achieve in the same location - which translates directly into higher throughput and a more stable connection. Once mounted, the PW550 delivers the connection into the building over Ethernet, feeding your existing router, firewall, or Wi-Fi infrastructure. That makes it a straightforward add-on for IT teams: the outdoor unit handles the 5G link, and everything inside the building stays exactly as designed. Deployment scenarios include primary internet for businesses in fringe 5G coverage areas, connectivity for warehouses and industrial buildings whose construction blocks indoor signal, fixed wireless service delivery for ISPs and integrators, and coverage extension to auxiliary structures - guard shacks, outbuildings, remote gates - where trenching cable is impractical. The PW550 activates with a SIM on compatible 5G carrier service. As with any fixed wireless install, real-world speeds depend on your carrier plan, band availability, and the signal path between the mounting point and the tower, so a quick site survey during installation pays dividends.