
CradlePoint R980-5GD Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11k/v/ax 2 SIM Cellular, Ethernet Modem/Wireless Router - TAA Compliant
5G - LTE 2100, LTE 1900, LTE 1800, LTE 850, LTE 1700, LTE 900, LTE 700, LTE 2600, LTE 2300, LTE 1500, LTE 800, ... - 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE Advanced Pro, LTE Cat 19 - Dual Band - 2.40 GHz ISM Band - 5 GHz UNII Band - 227.07 MB/s Wireless Speed - 1 x Network Port - 1 x Broadband Port - USB - Gigabit Ethernet - VPN Supported - DIN Rail Mountable
- SKU
- TAA-MBA3-R980-5GD-A
- Category
- Wireless Routers
MSRP$1,899.00
$1,661.62
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- SKU
- TAA-MBA3-R980-5GD-A
- Category
- Wireless Routers
Overview
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.
Highlights
- 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
- Use advanced GNSS/GPS functionality for location tracking and cellular coverage maps
- Enable zero trust security and SD-WAN with 5G SASE
- Extend your deployment and enable customized solutions with powerful edge compute capabilities, including containers, connectors, SDKs, and API support
- 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 (Will be functional with future NetCloud OS releases.)
Specifications
| Package Contents |
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|---|---|
| Product Type | Modem/Wireless Router |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TAA-MBA3-R980-5GD-A |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
| Standard Memory | 921 MB |
| VPN Supported | Yes |
| Weight (Approximate) | 1.32 lb |
| Network Band | Dual Band |
| Form Factor | DIN Rail Mountable |
| Manufacturer | ERICSSON |
| Product Model | R980-5GD |
| Product Name | R980-5GD Modem/Wireless Router |
| Processor Type | ARM8 |
| Product Series | R980 |
| Brand Name | CradlePoint |
| Height | 1.6" |
| Width | 5.3" |
| Depth | 4.8" |
| Processor Core | Dual-core (2 Core) |
| Flash Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
| Broadband Transmission Technology | Cellular, Ethernet |
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11k/v/ax |
| ISM Band | Yes |
| UNII Band | Yes |
| ISM Maximum Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
| UNII Maximum Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB | Yes |
| Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| Cellular Data Connectivity Technology | 5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE Advanced Pro, LTE Cat 19 |
| Multi-SIM Supported | Yes |
| Cellular Generation | 5G |
| Cellular Network Supported | LTE 2100, LTE 1900, LTE 1800, LTE 850, LTE 1700, LTE 900, LTE 700, LTE 2600, LTE 2300, LTE 1500, LTE 800, LTE 600, LTE 2000, LTE 2500, LTE 3500, LTE 3700, LTE 5200 |
| Number of Broadband (RJ-45) Ports | 1 |
| Total Number of Network Ports | 2 |
| Number of SIM Card Supported | 2 |
| SIM Size Supported | Nano/eSim |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Total Wireless Transmission Speed | 227.07 MB/s |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 6 |
| MU-MIMO Technology | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
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