Background
A 12,000-student university wanted:
- Secure research network separation
- AR/VR learning labs
- Autonomous campus delivery robots
- Smart classrooms
- Outdoor Wi-Fi replacement
- Emergency response communications
Existing Wi-Fi network suffered from:
- Congestion
- Security vulnerabilities
- Poor mobility handoffs
- High management overhead
Solution: EdgeNectar Private 5G Campus Network
The university deployed CompactOne systems:
- Outdoor poles across campus
- Indoor labs and stadium coverage
- Built-in 5G core for data sovereignty
Key capabilities:
- 400 concurrent users per cell
- Dedicated network resources for research vs student traffic
- Static IP support for lab devices GPS / 1588v2
- synchronization
Deployment Model
- Dedicated network resources for:
- Medical research lab
- Engineering robotics program
- Campus security
- Student broadband access isolated from research network Integrated
- NMS for university IT team
Results
1. Research Data Security
Sensitive research never touches public network.
2. Seamless Mobility
Autonomous delivery robots operate without Wi-Fi dropouts.
3. Smart Campus Innovation
Enabled:
- AI surveillance
- Smart parking
- Smart energy systems
- Drone research programs
4. Reduced IT Overhead
Zero-touch network operation and simplified monitoring
Strategic Impact
University positioned itself as:
“AI & 5G Digital Innovation Campus”
Attracting research funding and tech partnerships.
