Category : Wireless R&D
Private 5G Network-in-a-Box
Deploy, Test, and Learn 5G Anytime, Anywhere
The Mantis Private 5G Network-in-a-Box is a portable and self-contained solution for deploying standalone 5G networks in any environment. It integrates both 5G Core and RAN in one compact box, enabling enterprises, institutions, and researchers to experience real 5G connectivity instantly.
Private 5G Network-in-a-Box Technical Specification
| Technology | 5G NR Standalone (SA) |
| Frequency Bands | Any 3GPP FR1 band up to 6 GHz (default n78) |
| Channel Bandwidth | Up to 50 MHz (SISO), 20 MHz (2×2 MIMO) |
| Maximum Throughput | 130 Mbps |
| Standards | 3GPP Release 15/16 |
| Antenna Configuration | SISO / 2×2 MIMO |
| UEs Supported | Up to 8 |
| Modulation | 64QAM / 256QAM |
| Core & RAN | Custom open-source stack |
| SDR Hardware | NI USRP B210 |
| Range | Up to 50 m (~7500 m² coverage) |
| Dashboard | Full access via Mantiswave Dashboard |
| Power Supply | 220 V AC (≈ 250 W) |
| Operating Temp. | −10 °C to 55 °C |
| Dimensions / Weight | 250×250×150 mm / 3.5 kg |
Applications
- • Private 5G networks for industry, defense, and academia
- • Smart campus & Industry 4.0 automation
- • Research & testing of 5G applications and devices
- • 5G education and training labs
- • Remote area and temporary event coverage
- • Edge computing and video streaming experiments
Overview
The Mantis 5G Network-in-a-Box simplifies the complexity of 5G deployment by integrating the 5G Core and RAN into a single plug-and-play system. Designed for researchers, industries, and educators, it allows users to create private 5G networks anywhere—supporting use cases from industrial automation to defense and campus research.
Its open-source architecture, SDR-based design, and intuitive Mantis Dashboard enable full control over network configuration, performance monitoring, and API-level integration with third-party applications. The included 5G Lab Manual and lab experiments provide a strong educational foundation for hands-on 5G learning and system validation.
Whether for demonstrations, R&D, or education, the Mantis 5G Box delivers high-performance, low-latency connectivity in a portable, affordable form factor.