Product Lifecycle Transition from AP22-48 to AP24-48|77|78H
Why is Celona transitioning from AP22-48 to AP24?
Celona is transitioning to AP24 to provide a future-ready indoor 5G platform with broader spectrum support and enhanced deployment flexibility.
This transition:
Expands from single-band (n48) to multi-band (n48, n77, n78H)
Enables external antenna support for directional and industrial use cases
Simplifies deployments with a single global indoor SKU
What is the replacement product?
AP24-48|77|78H
Single SKU covering 3550–4200 MHz
Designed for enterprise and industrial indoor deployments
Supports global private 5G spectrum bands
Is AP24 a drop-in replacement?
Yes, from a network and software perspective.
Same Celona OS
Same Orchestrator Day0/1/n workflows
Same PoE++ deployment model
Physical deployment may differ when using external antennas.
Will mixed deployments (AP22 and AP24) be supported?
Yes.
Fully supported within the same site
No impact to mobility, handover, or management
Enables phased migration
Do I need to re-qualify or re-test?
No.
Same software stack
Same provisioning workflows
No re-qualification required for standard deployments
Hardware and RF Comparison
AP22-48 vs AP24-48|77|78H Hardware Comparison
Category | AP22-48 | AP24-48|77|78H |
Radio Type | 5G NR Indoor AP | 5G NR Indoor AP |
Bands | n48 | n48, n77, n78H |
Frequency Range | 3550–3700 MHz | 3550–4200 MHz |
MIMO | 2x2 UL/DL | 2x2 UL/DL |
Modulation | Up to 256 QAM | Up to 256 QAM |
Channel Bandwidth | 20 / 40 MHz | 20 / 40 / 60 / 100 MHz |
Transmit Power | ~24 dBm + ~6 dBi gain | ~24 dBm + ~6 dBi gain |
Antenna | Internal (~6 dBi) | Internal + External option |
Ethernet | 1 x 1GE | 1 x 1 / 2.5GE |
Power | PoE++ | PoE++ |
IP Rating | IP52 | IP50 |
Mounting | Ceiling / Wall | Ceiling / Wall |
Timing | PTP, GNSS | PTP Follower, GNSS |
Concurrent Devices | ~96 | ~96 |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 45°C | 0°C to 45°C |
Software | Celona OS | Celona OS |
AerFlex | Supported | Supported |
PTP Leader | Yes | No (future hardware rev) |
What changes with AP24?
Multi-band support for global deployments (n48, n77, n78H)
External antenna support for directional coverage
Higher bandwidth options (up to 100 MHz)
Improved flexibility for industrial environments
What stays the same?
Celona Orchestrator and Edge/AerFlex architectures
Subscription model (3-year / 5-year)
Zero-touch provisioning
PoE++ deployment
RF performance characteristics for internal antenna deployments
Do I need new cables or accessories?
Internal antenna deployments: not applicable
External antenna deployments:
RF cables required (SMA to N, N to N)
External antennas and mounting accessories required
Does AP24 support AerFlex?
Yes. AP24 supports AerFlex and is aligned with Celona’s next-generation architecture.
Can AP24 be used for greenfield and brownfield deployments?
Yes.
Fully supported for new deployments
Seamless integration into existing AP22 networks
What happens for support and RMA?
AP22-48 remains supported through its lifecycle until May 1st 2031.
RMA policy:
AP24 is used as replacement
Subscription SKU Transition
AP22-48
C-S-5G-48-NN-X-3
C-S-5G-48-NN-X-5
AP24 (New)
n48:
CS-AP24-48-P5G-X-3
CS-AP24-48-P5G-X-5
n77 / n78H / n79:
Corresponding AP24 band-specific subscription SKUs
Each subscription includes:
AP hardware
Celona Edge and Orchestrator
SIM provisioning
Support and warranty
Summary
AP24 replaces AP22-48 with multi-band support, external antenna flexibility, and a future-ready platform while maintaining the same operational model and deployment simplicity.