Network-In-a-Box

Not to be confused with Internet-in-a-Box.

A Network-In-a-Box (NIB) is the combination of multiple components of a computer network into a single device (a 'box'), which are traditionally separated into multiple devices.[1][2]

Examples

  • In 2021, the company Genie launched a 5G Network-In-a-Box to run as an on-premises service.[3]
  • In August 2021, Tecore Networks launched a 5G Network-In-a-Box, which also supported 5G and LTE.[4]
  • 5G Network-in-a-Box systems are widely available for broadcasters, sports leagues, event organizers, public safety agencies and armed forces.[5]

History

In 2014, an open-source hardware Network-In-a-Box based on OpenBTS was deployed in West-Papua, Indonesia.[6]

References

  1. ^ Pozza, Matteo; Rao, Ashwin; Flinck, Hannu; Tarkoma, Sasu (2018). "Network-In-a-Box: A Survey About On-Demand Flexible Networks". IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials. 20 (3): 2407–2428. doi:10.1109/COMST.2018.2807125. hdl:10138/240925. ISSN 1553-877X. S2CID 52116541.
  2. ^ "Definition of network in a box". PCMAG. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. ^ Yu, Eileen. "Singtel unveils 5G network 'in a box' to run on-site customer trials". ZDNet. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  4. ^ Sharpe, Sharpe (2021-08-27). "5G iCore Network-in-a-Box launched by Tecore in the US". 5Gradar. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
  5. ^ "The Private LTE & 5G Network Ecosystem: 2023 – 2030". www.snstelecom.com. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  6. ^ Gallagher, Sean (2014-02-28). "Cellular's open source future is latched to tallest tree in the village". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
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