Ekinops enables service providers to transport Ethernet services over 4G or 5G for temporary radio links, rapid service turn-up or resilient backup when the main fixed connection fails. The solution monitors each service against its SLA, switches Ethernet Virtual Circuits automatically to the mobile path when needed and carries Layer 2 traffic across the mobile IP network, so service delivery stays carrier-grade. The 4G/5G radio can be built into the Ekinops Ethernet access device itself, so a single device on site handles both Ethernet demarcation and the mobile backup path.
Ekinops Ethernet backup over 4G/5G addresses practical deployment scenarios where business continuity, rapid activation and service assurance are essential.
“The jointly developed 5G solution marks a major step forward in our mission to deliver seamless, high‑performance connectivity to every enterprise site. It allows us to overcome structural barriers, accelerate service delivery, and ensure reliable broadband where fixed access alone cannot deliver. This is a game changer for businesses that depend on always‑on connectivity.”
Ekinops helps service providers transport Ethernet services over 4G or 5G for temporary radio connections, for backup when the main link fails, and for primary access where no fixed alternative is available. The solution combines OAM service monitoring, G.8031 Automatic Protection Switching and GRE tunneling of Layer 2 traffic over Layer 3 networks.
The solution uses Ethernet OAM monitoring (Link-OAM, CFM-OAM and Quality OAM based on ITU-T Y.1731) to detect service degradation or failure, and standard G.8031 Automatic Protection Switching to redirect traffic to the 4G/5G backup path. Ethernet traffic is carried over the mobile IP network using GRE tunneling, with optional IPsec on the 1647, preserving Layer 2 end-to-end connectivity.
In addition to backup use cases, 4G/5G connectivity can be used as a primary link where fixed access is unavailable, impractical or delayed. This makes the solution suitable for remote sites, temporary deployments and rapid customer activation while preserving Carrier Ethernet service assurance capabilities.
The Ekinops 1647 Ethernet access device is available with an integrated LTE/4G CAT6 MIMO 2×2 or 4G/5G MIMO 4×4 radio interface. The same device handles Ethernet demarcation and the 4G/5G backup path.
Ekinops Ethernet access devices support service activation testing based on RFC 2544 and Y.1564. Y.1564 testing produces a clear-text birth certificate that can be archived or stored locally, confirming that the delivered service meets the agreed specifications.
OneManage, the Ekinops zero-touch provisioning tool, configures each device automatically from service templates when it first connects to the network, and manages configurations and software updates centrally. Its REST northbound interface connects to OSS/BSS systems for a fully automated provisioning workflow.
