CradlePoint Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11k/v/ax 2 SIM Cellular, Ethernet Modem/Wireless Router

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 is a ruggedized, secure appliance and router that broadens access to the increased speed and performance of 5G to support advanced applications and critical communications. Designed for the 5G future, it is 5G network slicing ready with the deployment flexibility of eSIMs which allow carrier switching without changing physical SIMs. (eSIM will be functional with future NetCloud releases.) It is a ruggedized 5G networking platform able to withstand wide temperature extremes, harsh environments, and hazardous locations while delivering enterprise-class standards of reliability, scalability, comprehensive management, and security. The R980 is available with either Mobile or Ruggedized IoT NetCloud service plans, providing features optimized for the needs of the differing deployments. The R980 also supports NetCloud Exchange and SASE services, which provide Zero Trust Network Access and cellular-optimized SD-WAN.

High-Performance Vehicle Connectivity

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 router with an Ericsson NetCloud Mobile service plan provides a ruggedized GNSS/GPS-enabled in-vehicle network solution. When coupled with the Advanced Mobile service plan, it provides threat management, web filtering, application visibility, analytics, and advanced GNSS/GPS functionality such as location tracking and cellular coverage maps. The R980 with SD-WAN provides resilient in-vehicle connections by optimizing traffic across LTE, 5G, 5G stand-alone network slices, satellite, and Wi-Fi as WAN.

Ruggedized IoT Solution

When combined with an Ericsson NetCloud Ruggedized IoT service plan, the R980 provides a versatile, ruggedized 5G router solution for connecting and protecting IoT devices at scale. It can be deployed in a wide range of environmentally harsh IoT use cases such as oil and gas, utility, and smart city infrastructure, in addition to next-gen kiosks, and video surveillance, deployments. The ruggedized design and CBRS band support make it ideal for private networks. In addition, the solution is highly extensible with APIs, SDKs, and integrations into IoT platforms, and the generous memory supports onboard edge containers.

Key Software Capabilities

Ericsson NetCloud Service for the R980 provides everything needed to unlock the power of 5G and connect vehicles, users, and IoT to critical applications and services. The available Ericsson NetCloud IoT or Mobile service plans include the appropriate router software with powerful cloud management features for managing IoT at scale or specific mobile features like coverage maps, integrated content filtering, intrusion detection and protection, analytics and networking. Everything within Ericsson NetCloud works together, making it easy to deploy, connect, and secure edge applications at scale across the organization.

Coverage Map

Ericsson NetCloud uses GNSS/GPS and cellular health to provide precise location and signal strength analytics. Data can be mapped to display both a vehicle's current and historical locations, as well as generate detailed coverage maps that display cellular health, allowing users to gain operational insights and solve problems.

Security Services

Ericsson NetCloud Service includes security features and options to optimize the R980 router to meet the evolving security needs of mobile and IoT environments. The service includes a stateful zone-based firewall with the ability to add an application-aware zone-based firewall, threat management (IPS/IDS), and web filtering with the Advanced Mobile Service plan.

• No need to separate hardware from your service provider, enjoy fast Wi-Fi speed and save space
• Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired network speeds
• Maximize the throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming and file transfer by utilizing the ISM Band
• Access USB-compatible peripherals accross the wireless network via built-in USB port