Cambium Networks Introduces New Low-Cost, High-Performance Force 4518 and Force 4616 Subscriber Modules
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) on Oct 14, 2025 launched two new ePMP subscriber modules: the Force 4518 (5 GHz) and Force 4616 (6 GHz), plus a Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 GHz kit.
The radios offer Gbps-class throughput (80 MHz/1024-QAM on 5 GHz; 160 MHz/1024-QAM on 6 GHz), low-latency ePTP modes, MU-MIMO interoperability with ePMP 4000 Series APs, management via cnMaestro, and a three-year hardware warranty. BIAB ships as two pre-paired Force 4518 units for plug-and-play bridging. Products are in production and expected to reach customers before end of 2025. Cambium positions the modules at aggressive cost points with no ongoing license or subscription fees.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) il 14 ottobre 2025 ha lanciato due nuovi moduli subscriber ePMP: il Force 4518 (5 GHz) e il Force 4616 (6 GHz), più un kit Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) a 5 GHz.
Le radio offrono una throughput di classe Gbps (80 MHz/1024-QAM su 5 GHz; 160 MHz/1024-QAM su 6 GHz), modalità ePTP a bassa latenza, interoperabilità MU-MIMO con gli AP della serie ePMP 4000, gestione tramite cnMaestro e una garanzia hardware di tre anni. BIAB arriva come due unità Force 4518 pre-pairate per una messa in opera plug-and-play. I prodotti sono in produzione e ci si aspetta che raggiungano i clienti prima della fine del 2025. Cambium posiziona i moduli a prezzi aggressivi senza alcuna licenza o abbonamento in corso.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) el 14 de octubre de 2025 lanzó dos nuevos módulos de suscripción ePMP: el Force 4518 (5 GHz) y el Force 4616 (6 GHz), más un kit Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) de 5 GHz.
Las radios ofrecen ancho de banda de clase Gbps (80 MHz/1024-QAM en 5 GHz; 160 MHz/1024-QAM en 6 GHz), modos ePTP de baja latencia, interoperabilidad MU-MIMO con los AP de la serie ePMP 4000, gestión a través de cnMaestro y una garantía de hardware de tres años. BIAB se envía como dos unidades Force 4518 preempareadas para una unión plug-and-play. Los productos están en producción y se espera que lleguen a los clientes antes de finales de 2025. Cambium posiciona los módulos a precios agresivos sin ninguna licencia o tarifa de suscripción.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM)는 2025년 10월 14일에 두 가지 새로운 ePMP 구독 모듈을 출시했습니다: Force 4518 (5 GHz)와 Force 4616 (6 GHz), 또한 Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 GHz 키트.
라디오는 기가비트급 처리량을 제공합니다 (5 GHz에서 80 MHz/1024-QAM; 6 GHz에서 160 MHz/1024-QAM), 저지연 ePTP 모드, ePMP 4000 시리즈 AP와의 MU-MIMO 상호 운용성, cnMaestro를 통한 관리, 그리고 3년 하드웨어 보증를 제공합니다. BIAB은 플러그 앤 플레이 브리징을 위한 사전 페어링된 두 대의 Force 4518 유닛으로 배송됩니다. 제품은 생산 중이며 2025년 말 이전에 고객에게 도달할 것으로 기대됩니다. Cambium은 모듈을 추가 라이선스나 구독 비용 없이 공격적인 가격대에 배치합니다.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) le 14 octobre 2025 a lancé deux nouveaux modules abonnés ePMP : le Force 4518 (5 GHz) et le Force 4616 (6 GHz), ainsi qu’un kit Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 GHz.
Les radios offrent une débit de niveau Gbps (80 MHz/1024-QAM sur 5 GHz ; 160 MHz/1024-QAM sur 6 GHz), des modes ePTP à faible latence, une interop MU-MIMO avec les AP de la série ePMP 4000, une gestion via cnMaestro et une garantie matériel de trois ans. Le BIAB est livré comme deux unités Force 4518 pré-assorties pour un pontage plug-and-play. Les produits sont en production et devraient atteindre les clients avant la fin de 2025. Cambium positionne les modules à des tarifs agressifs sans aucune licence ou abonnement continu.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) hat am 14. Oktober 2025 zwei neue ePMP-Subscriber-Module eingeführt: das Force 4518 (5 GHz) und das Force 4616 (6 GHz), sowie ein Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 GHz-Set.
Die Radios bieten Durchsatz der Gbps-Klasse (80 MHz/1024-QAM bei 5 GHz; 160 MHz/1024-QAM bei 6 GHz), latenzarme ePTP-Modi, MU-MIMO-Interoperabilität mit ePMP 4000er APs, Verwaltung über cnMaestro und eine dreijährige Hardwaregarantie. BIAB wird als zwei vorab gekoppelte Force 4518-Einheiten für Plug-and-Play-Bridging geliefert. Die Produkte befinden sich in der Produktion und sollen vor Ende 2025 an Kunden geliefert werden. Cambium positioniert die Module zu aggressiven Preisen ohne laufende Lizenz- oder Abonnementgebühren.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) في 14 أكتوبر 2025 أطلق موديلات اشتراك ePMP جديدة: Force 4518 (5 جيجاهرتز) و Force 4616 (6 جيجاهرتز)، إضافة إلى مجموعة Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 جيجاهرتز.
تقدم الراديوات نطاق نقل من فئة جيجابت في الثانية (80 MHz/1024-QAM على 5 GHz؛ 160 MHz/1024-QAM على 6 GHz)، وضعيات ePTP منخفضة الكمون، والتوافق MU-MIMO مع APs من سلسلة ePMP 4000، الإدارة عبر cnMaestro، وضمان جهاز لمدة ثلاث سنوات. يتم شحن BIAB كقطعتين Force 4518 قبل التزاوج للربط السريع Plug-and-Play. المنتجات في الإنتاج ومن المتوقع وصولها للعملاء قبل نهاية 2025. تتبنى Cambium وضع الوحدات بأسعار تنافسية دون رسوم ترخيص أو اشتراك مستمر.
Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) 于 2025年10月14日 推出了两款新的 ePMP 订阅模块：Force 4518 (5 GHz) 与 Force 4616 (6 GHz)，以及一个 Bridge-in-a-Box (BIAB) 5 GHz 套件。
这些无线设备提供千兆位级吞吐量（5 GHz 80 MHz/1024-QAM；6 GHz 160 MHz/1024-QAM），低延迟的 ePTP 模式，与 ePMP 4000 系列 AP 的 MU-MIMO 互操作性，通过 cnMaestro 进行管理，以及一个三年硬件保修。BIAB 将作为两台预配对的 Force 4518 单元打包，以实现即插即用的桥接。产品已进入生产，预计在2025年底前交付给客户。Cambium 将这些模块定位于具有竞争力的价格点，无需持续许可证或订阅费用。
- Production started; shipping before end of 2025
- Gbps-class throughput with 1024-QAM
- Force 4518 uses 80 MHz channels; Force 4616 uses 160 MHz
- Three-year hardware warranty for both modules
- BIAB includes two pre-paired Force 4518 units
- No ongoing license or subscription fees
- ARPU pressure from LEO, cable/fiber expansion, and 5G
- No public pricing disclosed; partners must be contacted for pricing
Insights
Cambium expands its ePMP portfolio with low-cost, Gbps-capable 5 GHz and 6 GHz CPEs now in production and shipping before the end of 2025.
The new Cambium Networks Force 4518 (5 GHz) and Force 4616 (6 GHz) are positioned as low-cost, compact subscriber modules that interoperate with the ePMP 4000 Series and can operate as PMP CPEs or economical PTP bridges; the BIAB 5 GHz kit adds a pre-paired, plug-and-play option for rapid Layer 2 bridging. Production status and an in-market delivery window before
Key dependencies include operator adoption in ARPU‑sensitive WISP markets, regulatory availability of 6 GHz in additional countries, and competitive pricing execution; the press release notes no license fees for the modules and highlights three-year hardware warranties as a selling point. Watch for partner pricing announcements, order flows, and regional 6 GHz regulatory openings over the next two quarters to assess commercial traction.
Force 4518 and Force 4616 offer Gbps‑class throughput in compact form factors, with interoperable 5 GHz and 6 GHz operation and management via cnMaestro.
The Force 4518 uses an integrated 18 dBi panel and 80 MHz channels with 1024‑QAM; the Force 4616 uses a 16 dBi dish and 160 MHz channels with 1024‑QAM. Both report low‑latency ePTP mode, MU‑MIMO interoperability with ePMP AP series, advanced QoS, and managed operation via cnMaestro and planning tools.
Technical risks and dependencies are explicit: successful integration within the ePMP 4000 ecosystem, real-world throughput on licensed/unlicensed spectrum, and regional 6 GHz availability. Concrete near-term signals to monitor include customer deployment case studies, BIAB uptake where pre‑pairing reduces truck rolls, and any firmware or interoperability bulletins in the run-up to broad customer shipments before
Delivering Gbps-class capability in a compact form factor for wireless ISPs and system integrators serving enterprises globally
Force 4518, Force 4616 and BIAB are in production now and will arrive in customers' hands before the end of 2025.
These new solutions integrate within the broader Cambium ONE Network portfolio and specifically with the ePMP 4000 Series ecosystem, Cambium's fourth-generation access network platform leveraging the proven built-for-purpose ePMP air interface and the economics of 802.11ax chipsets. The 4000 series is the latest generation of ePMP which has more than 5 million radios deployed over 11+ years of experience.
"At KAJA Komputer we have been deploying ePMP solutions in our network for years. The latest ePMP 4000 Series solutions and especially the new Force 4518 subscriber modules help us deliver high performance to our customers in a small form factor that is easy to install and at a price that meets our ROI objectives. We look forward to deploying these in our network," said Krzysztof Jasek, Owner at KAJA Komputer.
Market Context & Need
Wireless ISPs (WISPs) worldwide face sustained pressure on average revenue per user (ARPU). Competition from LEO satellite services, expanding cable and fiber footprints, and 5G fixed wireless options put downward pressure on pricing. Meanwhile, customers continue to demand higher bandwidth and low-latency performance. In this environment, reducing hardware acquisition costs and accelerating payback are critical. Because customer premises equipment (CPE) costs play a major role in total cost of ownership, whether purchased outright or financed, the ePMP Force 4518 and ePMP Force 4616 shifts the balance in favor of faster ROI and improved cash flow.
"For more than 11 years, the ePMP portfolio has delivered low-cost, scalable solutions in networks with more than five million nodes deployed. We are proud to introduce the latest innovation with the ePMP Force 4518 and ePMP Force 4616 as we continue to help WISPs grow their business profitably and provide internet connectivity to homes and businesses globally. At Cambium, we recognize the pressures on service provider ARPUs and continue to deliver on the promise of economic scalability," said Morgan Kurk, CEO of Cambium Networks.
Key Highlights & Features
Force 4518 (5 GHz)
- Compact, panel form factor with integrated 18 dBi antenna, easy to install, and ideal for aesthetically sensitive installations
- Gbps-class throughput leveraging 80 MHz channels and 1024-QAM modulation
- Low-latency mode (ePTP)
- Interoperable with ePMP 4500 series APs using MU-MIMO for sector-level efficiency
- Advanced QoS and 128-bit AES encryption (256-bit optional)
- Managed via cnMaestro and supported by LINKPlanner and cnHeat planning tools
- Three-year hardware warranty
Force 4616 (6 GHz)
- Integrated 16 dBi dish antenna design in a compact module (Cambium Networks)
- Gbps-class throughput leveraging 160 MHz channels and 1024-QAM modulation
- Low-latency mode (ePTP)
- Interoperable with the ePMP 4600 series APs using MU-MIMO for sector-level efficiency
- Advanced QoS and 128-bit AES encryption (256-bit optional)
- Managed via cnMaestro and supported by LINKPlanner and cnHeat planning tools
- Three-year hardware warranty
Bridge-in-a-Box 5 GHz (BIAB)
The BIAB 5 GHz solution includes two pre-paired Force 4518 radios and the necessary mounting and power accessories, ready for out-of-the-box deployment.
Use cases are endless and include:
- Extending LANs to remote buildings
- Backhauling outdoor Wi-Fi access points
- Bridging remote cameras or CCTV systems
- Connecting remote buildings, barns, docks, event zones, or pop-up marketplace POS terminals
Because BIAB radios arrive pre-configured, many deployments eliminate the need for skilled field technicians—reducing truck rolls and installation costs.
Pricing, Deployment, and Availability
Cambium positions the Force 4518 and Force 4616 subscriber modules at aggressive cost levels to maximize deployment scale and ROI for service providers. These CPE modules carry no ongoing license or subscription fees. Contact your preferred Cambium Networks partner for pricing and availability.
The ePMP Force 4518 and ePMP Force 4616 complement the existing ePMP 4500 and ePMP 4600 platforms with a cost effective solution for ARPU challenged markets and applications. With 6 GHz now opening in more countries, the ePMP Force 4616's introduction occurs at an opportune time for network operators, while the ePMP Force 4518 brings an aesthetically pleasing high-performance flat panel CPE solution to network operators deploying in 5 GHz.
Cambium Networks & ePMP Leadership
For more than 15 years, Cambium Networks has delivered proven wireless broadband solutions that enable service providers to grow from tens of customers to deployments of tens or hundreds of thousands. Cambium's ePMP architecture, refined over multiple generations, balances performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership. The introduction of Force 4518 and Force 4616 reinforces Cambium's commitment to cost-conscious, high-performance access solutions in an evolving broadband market.
About Cambium Networks
Cambium Networks enables service providers, enterprises, industrial organizations, and governments to deliver exceptional digital experiences, and device connectivity, with compelling economics. Our ONE Network platform simplifies management of Cambium Networks' wired and wireless broadband and network edge technologies. Our customers can focus more resources on managing their business rather than the network. We make connectivity that just works.
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