Ericsson cradlepoint R980 / MB03-R980-5GD-A

Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 / MB03-R980-5GD-A

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 is a ruggedized, secure router that extends access to the increased speed and performance of 5G to support advanced applications and critical communications. Built for the 5G future, it is ready for 5G network slicing with the deployment flexibility of eSIMs that allows changing operators without changing physical SIMs. (eSIM will be functional with future NetCloud releases.) It is a ruggedized 5G networking platform that can withstand extreme temperatures, harsh environments and dangerous locations while providing enterprise-class standards for reliability, scalability, comprehensive management and security. The R980 is available with either Mobile or Ruggedized IoT NetCloud service plans, providing features optimized for the requirements of different deployment scenarios. The R980 also supports NetCloud Exchange and SASE services that provide Zero Trust Network Access and mobile-optimized SD-WAN.

High-performance vehicle connectivity

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 router, when used with an Ericsson NetCloud Mobile service plan, provides a robust GNSS/GPS-enabled networking solution for in-vehicle use. When combined with the Advanced Mobile Service Plan, it provides threat management, web filtering, application overview, analytics and advanced GNSS/GPS features such as location tracking and mobile coverage maps. The R980 with SD-WAN ensures stable connections in the vehicle by optimizing traffic over LTE, 5G, 5G standalone 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 used in a variety of IoT use cases in challenging environmental conditions, such as in the oil and gas industry, at utility companies and in smart city infrastructures, as well as in next-generation kiosks and video surveillance systems. The robust design and support for the CBRS band make it ideal for private networks. In addition, the solution is highly extensible with APIs, SDKs, and integrations with IoT platforms, and the generous memory supports onboard edge containers.

Specifications

• Category: Mobile & IoT
• Cloud management
• Dual connectivity 5G & Cat 19 LTE
• 5G embedded
• Housing: Durable metal
• 2 GbE (LAN/WAN can be switched off)
• 1x USB port
• Serial ports: yes, with adapter
• Bluetooth: no
• Dual modem support: yes - with captive modem
• Throughput: 940 Mbps (firewall)
• Number of VPN tunnels: 20
• Wi-Fi: Dual-band, dual-current; 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