Vankom Vela Series is the Vankom 5G CPE portfolio and Vankom-branded CPE series for operators, ISPs, WISPs, FWA integrators, enterprise broadband and IoT connectivity projects. The portfolio covers premium indoor 5G CPE, volume indoor FWA devices, outdoor ODUs and managed industrial routers for regional broadband and operator-grade FWA deployments.
Vankom Vela 5G CPE Portfolio at a Glance
| Portfolio Segment | Product Name | Positioning | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagship FWA | Vela Max VK-X85 |
Next-generation flagship 5G FWA gateway, planned for premium operator and roadmap discussions. | High-end broadband roadmap, premium FWA concept projects. |
| Premium Indoor | Vela Pro VK-X72 / X75 |
Premium indoor 5G CPE series for high-throughput FWA and enterprise broadband. | Operator FWA, enterprise broadband, project qualification. |
| Indoor Volume | Vela Home Lite / Vela Home VK-I5G Lite / VK-I5G |
Entry and mainstream indoor FWA CPE for regional rollouts and volume channels. | ME/SEA/EU regional broadband, cost-sensitive ISP projects. |
| Outdoor FWA | Vela Outdoor / Vela Outdoor Pro VK-O5G / VK-O5G Pro |
Outdoor 5G ODU options for weak-signal, WISP and rural/suburban deployments. | WISP, rural broadband, island/desert-edge access, outdoor installation. |
| Industrial & IoT | Vela Industrial 5G / 4G / RedCap | Managed routing, IoT connectivity and embedded integration options. | Energy, transport, surveillance, POS, monitoring and private-network IoT. |
Vela Pro: X72/X75 Premium Indoor 5G CPE
Vela Pro is positioned for high-performance indoor broadband projects. VK-X72 is used as the detailed reference configuration, while VK-X75 can be configured as a premium project variant.
| Cellular / CA | 5G SA/NSA + LTE; up to 5CC DL CA on the X72/X75 series. |
|---|---|
| 5G NR Bands | n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78 / n79. |
| Reference Peak Rate | SA 4.67Gbps DL; NSA 4.52Gbps DL; LTE 2.0Gbps DL. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi‑Fi 7, 2.4/5/6GHz, up to 5.8Gbps. |
| Ethernet | 1 × 10Gbps RJ45 + 2 × 2.5Gbps RJ45. |
| Hardware Reference | 2GB LPDDR4 + 8GB eMMC; 211 × 111 × 40mm; 8 × SMA; 8 antennas. |
| Software / Management | OpenWrt 22.03 / Linux 5.15; Web, SSH, TR‑069 and FOTA; APN, VPN, band locking and cell locking by configuration. |
Vela Home and Vela Home Lite
Vela Home Lite is planned as an entry indoor 5G CPE for price-sensitive projects, while Vela Home is positioned as a mainstream indoor model above Home Lite and below Vela Pro. Final bands, Ethernet ports, Wi‑Fi options and certification packages are aligned by region and project requirement.
Vela Outdoor and Vela Outdoor Pro
Vela Outdoor and Vela Outdoor Pro are outdoor 5G ODU options for WISP, rural/suburban weak-signal access and small ISP rollouts. Depending on project configuration, outdoor options may include high-gain directional or semi-directional antennas, PoE, remote diagnostics, APN/band lock and planned IP65-class protection.
Vela Industrial Router Options
Vela Industrial 5G
Industrial and enterprise 5G router for backup, IoT, energy, transport and surveillance. Options may include dual SIM, Ethernet, industrial I/O, VPN, WAN failover and TR‑069/FOTA.
Vela Industrial 4G
Cost-effective LTE router baseline for IoT, POS, monitoring and backup connectivity, with Cat4/Cat6/Cat12 options by model.
Vela RedCap
Forward-looking 5G RedCap industrial IoT router option for low-power 5G IoT and private-network projects, subject to ecosystem and operator requirements.
How Operators Use Vankom Vela Series Devices
- Fixed Wireless Access: indoor and outdoor CPE for regional broadband and WISP deployments.
- Enterprise Broadband: premium indoor 5G CPE with high-speed Ethernet, Wi‑Fi and remote management.
- Rural and Weak-Signal Sites: outdoor ODU options for better signal capture and installer-friendly deployment.
- Industrial Connectivity: managed LTE/5G/RedCap router options for IoT, surveillance, energy and transport scenarios.
Related Vankom Network Products
Vankom can discuss CPE together with broader network elements such as vk5GC, vkEPC, vkBOSS and small cell products for project-level planning.
FAQ
What is the Vankom Vela Series?
Vankom Vela Series is Vankom’s 5G CPE, FWA and industrial router portfolio for operators, ISPs, WISPs, enterprise and IoT projects.
Which Vela model is the premium indoor CPE?
Vela Pro, based on VK-X72 / X75 configurations, is positioned as the premium indoor 5G CPE series.
Is Vela Max available as a final commercial product?
Vela Max is positioned as a next-generation flagship 5G FWA gateway for premium operator and roadmap discussions. Final bands, peak rates, power, mechanical design and certification package are subject to product configuration.
Can Vankom support outdoor FWA projects?
Yes. Vela Outdoor and Vela Outdoor Pro are planned for WISP, rural/suburban and weak-signal access projects, with configuration options depending on installation and regional requirements.
Do all Vela products support the same bands and certifications?
No. Supported bands, power accessories, documentation and certification packages vary by market, product configuration and project requirement.
Related Pages
- Fixed Wireless Access Solution for Operators and ISPs
- 5G FWA Network Architecture for Regional Operators and ISPs
- Indoor vs Outdoor 5G CPE: How Operators Should Choose
Product information is based on Vankom Vela Series Customer Product Handbook V1.2. Final product configuration may vary by region and project.
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