Workflow | Implement 5G network slicing

Action: Evaluate existing network components, including hardware and software, to determine compatibility with 5G technologies.

Considerations: Identify any device replacements needed for your extenders or routers as they need to be 5G SA capable devices. Review the 5G network slicing implementation considerations. Review the cellular modem specifications for your extender or router so you know the maximum number of slices that are supported.

Action: Consult with mobile network operators (MNOs) to understand the available 5G network slicing options and offerings.

Considerations: Ensure the selected service provider can support 5G network slicing tailored to your operational needs.

Action: Identify specific applications and services intended to utilize 5G network slicing.

Considerations: Develop requirements for each use case, including bandwidth, latency, and reliability needs.

Action: Create a detailed design for the network slices based on the defined use cases.

Considerations: Determine how many slices are needed and what resources each will require, ensuring efficient allocation.

Action: Insert the SIM Subscriber Identity Module cards into your 5G SA-capable extenders or routers.

Considerations: Refer to your product-specific user guide's Quick start topic for instructions to correctly insert a SIM card in your extenders or routers:

• EX50 Quick start

• IX40 Quick start

• TX54 Quick start

Action: Configure the WAN Wide Area Network interfaces to support 5G network slicing.

Considerations:

• Ensure proper IP addressing and routing protocols are set to facilitate communication between 5G network slices.

• Verify the WWAN interfaces are compatible with the required bandwidth and latency specifications for each slice.

• Implement the necessary QoS Quality of Service policies to prioritize traffic appropriately across different slices.

• Assess and configure any firewall settings or security measures related to WAN interfaces to protect data integrity.

Action: Create the network slices and assign an interface to each slice.

Considerations: Refer to your product-specific user guide for instructions to create slices and assign interfaces to them.

• EX50 user guide, Configure a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), step 15, To configure multiple 5G network slices for multiple interfaces

• Ix40 user guide, Configure a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), step 15, To configure multiple 5G network slices for multiple interfaces

• TX54 user guide, Configure a Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN), step 15, To configure multiple 5G network slices for multiple interfaces

Action: Configure policy-based routing rules or QoS Quality of Service settings to control what traffic flows through each slice.

Considerations: Implement encryption, access control, and monitoring systems to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.

Action: Conduct testing to validate that each 5G network slice meets performance standards and requirements.

Considerations: Use performance metrics such as speed tests, latency measurements, and throughput evaluations.

Action: Monitor the performance of the 5G network slices and make adjustments as necessary.

Considerations: Utilize Digi Remote Manager to see traffic patterns and resource allocation metrics.