DigitalC Accelerates Cleveland’s Broadband Future with Cambium Networks and InCoax Networks

To scale connectivity rapidly and cost-effectively, DigitalC implemented a hybrid solution using Cambium Networks for wireless infrastructure and InCoax for last-mile coax-based broadband delivery in MDUs. This approach allows them to deploy in virtually any building condition without sacrificing performance, budget, or tenant satisfaction. Cambium Networks Components • XV2-22H Wi-Fi 6 AP – compact, wall-mounted dual-radio AP designed for hospitality and MDU environments. • XE3-4 Wi-Fi 6/6E AP – tri-band, high-performance access point for dense, high-demand applications. • cnMaestro™ Cloud Management – centralized, zero-touch deployment and lifecycle management platform. InCoax Components • C254 MoCA Access Control Unit, supporting up to 124 modems, 10 Gbps backhaul capacity, active Ethernet or XGS-PON. • A101 MoCA Access 1 Gbps modem, high-performance modem for dense, high demand applications. • InCoax Manage™ element management system – centralized, zero-touch deployment and lifecycle management platform. One of DigitalC’s most advanced and strategic installations is Domain Cleveland, a 148-room student housing building affiliated with Cleveland State University. This property showcases the full potential of their platform strategy: enterprise-grade property wide secure managed Wi-Fi throughout common areas and student rooms, and 200/100 Mbps service with infrastructure capable of scaling to 1 Gbps service. Thanks to property-wide secure managed Wi-Fi, the residents now connect anywhere within the property, connected to their own secure WiFi network. A test lab replicates the field setup, allowing engineers to test updates and train staff before pushing configurations live. Installers benefit from a plug-and-play deployment process, needing only to mount equipment and run cables. “We went all out with this MDU,” said Tetu. “It reflects everything we’ve learned over the last few years. The Domain is now a model for how we’ll approach future MDU deployments across Cleveland.” In addition, serving students who attend a public university at the heart of Cleveland is deeply aligned with DigitalC’s mission—ensuring access to high-speed home internet as a foundation for education, equity, and opportunity. This deployment combines Cambium’s best-in-class APs and InCoax’s coax-based MoCA Access solution to serve a high-density student population, while also connecting non-student residents—a reflection of DigitalC’s inclusive connectivity vision. The Domain is being positioned as a potential video case study, with property managers actively engaged in making the deployment a success. Download the full case study here

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DigitalC Accelerates Cleveland’s Broadband Future with Cambium Networks and InCoax Networks