Ericsson Cradlepoint R980
Small, versatile 5G router for advanced vehicle and IoT connectivity
Compact networking solution for vehicles and IoT
SASE options including zero trust security and SD-WAN
Robust network management features for centralized troubleshooting
Ericsson Cradlepoint R980
Presenting the Ericsson Cradlepoint R980, a powerful, adaptable, and durable 5G router crafted for superior mobile fleet and industrial IoT connectivity. Experience unparalleled performance in harsh environments with this cutting-edge solution.
- Gain fast, reliable connectivity with 5G NR / Cat 19 LTE providing fast upload for video and data
- Prioritize access to public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity
- Enable zero trust security and SD-WAN with 5G SASE
- Take advantage of 5G network slices to segment and isolate applications or devices, prioritize traffic, and have greater control over wireless network services
- Change carriers over the air quickly and easily with built-in eSIM capability
Hardware specs
| Category | Mobile & IoT |
| Cloud Management | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity | Dual Connectivity 5G & Cat 19 LTE |
| 5G Status | 5G embedded |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized Metal |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable) |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Serial Ports | Yes — with adapter |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dual-Modem Support | Yes — with captive modem |
| Network Operator Standards | PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global) |
| Network Operator Certifications | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| Regions | North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa & Middle East, Asia-Pacific See country and model availability |
| Public Safety Networks | FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline See data sheet for model applicability |
| Throughput | 940 Mbps (Firewall) |
| VPN Tunnel Count | 20 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual-concurrent; 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| GNSS | Active |
| PoE | No |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 75 °C (-22 °F to 167 °F) |
| Private Cellular Network | Yes – CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G |
Software features
- Cellular health with live stats and diagnostics
- Carrier Selection Intelligence
- Location services with serving cell tower
- Advanced logic on failover and failback connections
- Carrier data usage management and alerting
- Coverage map
- Zero Trust Private Access
- Zero Trust Internet Access
- Zero Trust SD-WAN
- NetCloud Private Networks
- Ericsson Private 5G
- Zero touch deployment
- Network visualization and monitoring
Bulk configuration and software updates - Live stats for cellular, wired, and Wi-Fi
- Application performance and quality of experience analytics
- Multi-layered dashboards and shareable reports
- User and license management
- Real-time diagnostics and alerts
- Integrated 5G speed test with results history
- Out-of-Band Management for third-party routers
- In-band management for third-party LAN devices
- SDK, API, and prebuilt third-party integrations
- IoT ecosystem integration (Microsoft, AWS)
- Edge compute (SDK or Docker containers)
- Dynamic routing and Wi-Fi as WAN
- Zone-based firewall
- IDS/IPS and web filtering
- Application-aware firewall
Take control of your connectivity and security from any location with Ericsson NetCloud Manager!
Ericsson NetCloud Manager empowers you to achieve greater results more quickly and with reduced resources. This user-friendly cloud management and orchestration platform is designed to streamline the configuration, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of remote wireless routers. With access via web browsers and mobile apps, Ericsson NetCloud Manager facilitates efficient management from any location!
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