Lantronix and Cherry & White Launch 2.5 Gbps 5G-Powered Wi-Fi Platform with 70× Speed Boost
LTRX•Lantronix and Cherry & White unveiled a Rapid Wi-Fi platform with an NTC-552 5G gateway and Wi-Fi 6 delivering 2.5 Gbps throughput and speeds 70× faster than legacy systems. Offered in vehicle and rugged Peli-case builds with LTE fallback, battery or AC power and global private 5G, it targets utilities, defense and emergency response.
1. Rapid Wi-Fi Platform Features
The collaboration combines Lantronix’s NTC-552 rugged industrial 5G gateway with Cherry & White’s Rapid Wi-Fi technology, supporting 5G NR Release 16 SA/NSA, automatic LTE/4G failover and Wi-Fi 6. It delivers up to 2.5 Gbps WAN throughput—70× faster than legacy systems—and is centrally managed via the Percepxion remote management platform.
2. Deployment Configurations and Power Options
The platform is available as a Vehicle Connectivity Solution for fleet and response vehicles and a Peli Connectivity Solution housed in a rugged portable case. Both configurations feature plug-and-play integration (LAN/WAN, GNSS, Bluetooth, I/O) with AC or 18 V tool battery power to enable setup in minutes.
3. Market Targeting and Revenue Model
Designed for utilities, industrial facilities, defense installations and emergency services, the solution addresses critical connectivity gaps. It supports private 5G spectrum deployments in Germany, France, the UK and Latin America, and is structured to generate recurring revenue through managed connectivity services and remote administration.
