The Cradlepoint IBR900 Series Router is a ruggedized, Gigabit-Class LTE networking platform. It is designed for persistent connectivity across a wide range of in-vehicle and mobile applications as well as portable or fixed IoT installations. The IBR900 Series is available with either Mobile or IoT NetCloud Service plans, which provide features optimized for the differing deployments.
High Performance Mobile Connectivity
For organizations that depend on field forces and mobile networks, the Cradlepoint IBR900 Series Router with the NetCloud Mobile service plan provides a ruggedized 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 GPS functionality including location tracking and cellular coverage maps. The IBR900 accommodates environmentally harsh environments while delivering enterprise-class standards of reliability, scalability, comprehensive management, and security.
Ruggedized IoT Solution
When coupled with the NetCloud Ruggedized IoT service plan, the IBR900 provides a compact, ruggedized, 4G LTE router solution for connecting and protecting IoT devices at scale. It is ideal for IoT deployments including oil and gas monitoring, Smart City infrastructure, and other IoT deployments operating under harsh conditions. With an extensive list of safety and hardening certifications, it can be confidently deployed in the field, in buildings, or in embedded systems to deliver complete visibility, security, and control of connected devices anywhere.
Notable Benefits
- Define policies through centralized cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale.
- Gain fast, reliable connectivity with an embedded Cat 11 or Cat 18 LTE modem.
- Add a second cellular modem for simultaneous dual-carrier LTE connectivity.
- Prioritize access on public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity.
- Deploy Wave 2 dual-band, dual-concurrent, Gigabit Wi-Fi for the best possible connections.
- Integrate into Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems with Active GPS.
- Provide a ruggedized solution to endure harsh environments.
- Configure GPIO ports for IoT and vehicle integrations.
- Key Software Capabilities
- Hardware Specifications
- Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications
- Physical Measurements & Features
- Ordering Guide
- Accessories
- Support & Warranty
Notice: All specifications subject to change without notice.
Cradlepoint NetCloud Service for the IBR900 provides everything needed to unlock the power of LTE and connect vehicles, users, and IoT to critical applications and services. The available NetCloud IoT or Mobile service plans include the appropriate router software with powerful cloud management features for managing IoT at scale, or mobile-specific features like coverage maps, and application aware analytics. Everything within NetCloud works together, making it easy to deploy, connect, and secure edge applications at scale across the organization.
Router Services
Next generation hardware provides local processing power to handle demanding router-delivered services, such as support for VPN tunneling encryption including DMVPN, IPsec, GRE, and other tunneling technologies.
Security Services
NetCloud Service includes security features and options to optimize the IBR900 to meet the evolving security needs of mobile and IoT environments. The service includes stateful zone-based firewall with the ability to add application aware security policies with the Advanced Mobile service plan.
Connection Manager
Connection Manager provides the ability to manage all WAN connections types including wireless, Wi-Fi as WAN, and wired, from a single software-defined policy. Our custom-built modem software ensures users establish Wireless WAN connectivity faster while maintaining the highest level of resiliency.
Cloud Services
NetCloud Manager delivers true zero-touch deployment with the ability to define and deliver policy across entire groups of endpoints. Users can create a cloud-orchestrated hub and spoke VPN network and gain insights and analytics required for rapid troubleshooting and diagnostic workflows. Support operations with real time location services and vehicle information.
The following features are delivered through the hardware.
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INTERFACES |
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Modem: |
One of the following:
Optional dual modem (requires the the COR Extensibility Dock):
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Ethernet: |
2 x GbE (LAN/WAN switchable) |
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Wi-Fi: |
Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
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Expansion: |
1 x USB 2.0 Type A (output: 5V, 500mA, 2.5W)
1 x Extensibility Port
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GNSS/GPS: |
1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector |
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GNSS / GPS |
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Acquisition: |
32 seconds (cold start) |
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Protocols: |
NMEA 0183 |
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Constellations: |
600M
1200M-B
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Accuracy: |
Horizontal: < 2 m (50%), < 5 m (95%) |
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Sensitivity: |
600M
1200M-B
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Frequencies: |
L5 |
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Power: |
600M
1200M-B
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ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Temperature: |
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Humidity: |
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Ingress Protection: |
IP54 (dust protected and splashing water) |
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POWER |
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Required: |
One of the following:
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Features: |
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Consumption: |
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PHYSICAL |
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Size: |
118 x 114 x 30 mm (4.6 x 4.5 x 1.2 in) |
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Weight: |
400 g (14 oz) |
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RELIABILITY |
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Calculated MTBF: |
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CERTIFICATIONS |
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Safety: |
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Vehicle: |
E-Mark |
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Materials: |
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Security: |
FIPS 140-2 Inside (FIPS models only) |
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Shock/Vibration/Humidity: |
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Hazardous Locations: |
Class 1 Div 2 (IBR900-600M NA only) |
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WI-FI POWER |
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FCC: |
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IC: |
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Europe: |
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Australia/New Zealand: |
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PERFORMANCE |
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Stateful Firewall Throughput: |
940 Mbps |
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IPsec VPN Throughput: |
20 Mbps |
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Concurrent VPN Tunnels: |
10 |
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Concurrent Sessions (TCP): |
16,000 |
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Typical Client Count: |
10† |
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LEDs |
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Refer to the IBR900 Series Ruggedized Router Quick Start Guide |
Performance testing conducted based on requirements as defined in RFC2544 using fixed-frame 1518-byte packets. Throughput results reflect uni-directional UDP traffic with less than 1% packet loss as tested with wired connections. Results do not reflect performance of the cellular wireless operator networks.†When Cradlepoint Secure Threat Management or Applications Analytics are enabled in NetCloud Manager, the client count is reduced to 5.
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SPECIFICATION |
1200M-B |
600M |
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Technology: |
Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro
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Cat 11 LTE Advanced
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3G: |
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
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Carrier Aggregation: |
Up to 5CA downlink, 2CA uplink |
Up to 3CA downlink, 2CA uplink |
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Peak Downlink Rates: |
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Peak Uplink Rates: |
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MIMO: |
2x2 MIMO |
2x2 MIMO |
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QAM: |
Up to 256 |
Up to 256 |
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4G/LTE Bands: |
LTE FDD
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LTE FDD
LTE TDD
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3G Bands: |
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B19 |
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8 |
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Power: |
LTE 23 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted) |
LTE 23 dBm ± 1; HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted) |
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Antennas: |
SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) |
SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) |
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GNSS/GPS: |
Active GNSS
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Active GNSS
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SMS: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Regulatory: |
FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada) |
FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU), RCM (AU/NZ), ICASA (ZA), iMDA (SG), SIRM QAS (MY), Ifitel NOM (MX), Subtel (CL/CR), CRC (CO) |
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Network Operator Standards: |
PTCRB (U.S.) |
PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (Worldwide) |
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Network Operator Certifications: |
AT&T, Verizon† |
AT&T, EE, Optus, Sprint, Telstra, Verizon† |
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Public Safety Network Certifications: |
FirstNet Trusted™, Verizon Frontline |
ESN, Verizon Frontline, Verizon Response Verified |
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Private Cellular Network: |
N/A |
N/A |
†Cellular carriers and operators throughout the world may only require telecom industry certifications, like PTCRB or GCF, to operate on their network. Some carriers require additional testing and approval, beyond telecom certifications. A carrier listed in the approvals section means Cradlepoint completed additional testing and acquired technical approval for that given carrier. Any carrier not listed may not require additional testing or approval beyond telecom industry certifications to operate on their network.
Features
SIM Card Info
NetCloud Mobile and NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials packages and plans contain all the features and capabilities required for a broad range of mobile, in-vehicle, and IoT applications. Essentials packages include 24x7 support (phone support: 24 hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, web: 24x7, chat: 24x5) and a limited lifetime warranty.
For additional capabilities, a NetCloud Mobile Advanced Plan or NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Advanced Plan can be added to the NetCloud Mobile or Ruggedized IoT Essentials Package at any time.
See additional details of what is included in the Essential and Advanced NetCloud software: cradlepoint.com/netcloud-service
NetCloud Packages for the IBR900 Series Router
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REGION |
MODEM |
PACKAGE PLAN |
PART NUMBER |
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U.S. & Canada: |
Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) |
Mobile — Essentials
Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-0900120B-NNA
MAAx-0900120B-NA |
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Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Mobile — Essentials
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MAx-0900600M-NNA
MAAx-0900600M-NA |
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No modem |
Mobile — Essentials |
MAx-0900NM-0NA |
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Mexico: |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Mobile — Essentials
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MA0x-0900600M-MX
MAAx-0900600M-MX |
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U.S. & Canada: |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Mobile FIPS — Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-900F600M-XFA |
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Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) |
Mobile FIPS — Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-900F120B-XFA |
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Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced |
TC0y-0900600M-NN
TCAy-0900600M-NN |
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Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) |
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced |
TC0y-0900120B-NN
TCAy-0900120B-NN |
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Mexico |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced |
TC0y-0900600M-MX
TCAy-0900600M-MX |
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United States: Federal Government |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps)
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Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials
Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced |
TAA-MAy-0900600M-NNA
TAA-MAAy-0900600M-NA |
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Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps)
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Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials
Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced |
TAA-MAy-0900120B-NNA
TAA-MAAy-0900120B-NA |
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Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps)
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FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
TAA-MAy-900F600M-XFA |
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Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps)
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FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
TAA-MAy-900F120B-XFA |
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1200 Mbps
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FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
TAA-MAX5-900F120B-F0 |
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Europe: European Union, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Mobile — Essentials
Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-0900600M-EWA
MAAx-0900600M-EA |
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No modem |
Mobile — Essentials |
MAx-0900NM-0WA |
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Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced |
TC0y-0900600M-EM
TCAy-0900600M-EM |
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Asia Pacific: Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand & Singapore |
Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Mobile — Essentials
Mobile — Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-0900600M-PWA
MAAx-0900600M-PA |
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No modem |
Mobile — Essentials |
MAx-0900NM-0WA |
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Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) |
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced |
TC0y-0900600M-PM
TCAy-0900600M-PM |
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All Regions: |
Mobile — Renewal Essentials
Mobile — Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials)
Mobile — Renewal Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials)
Mobile — Renewal Essentials + Advanced |
MAx-NCESS-R
MAx-NCADV
MAx-NCADV-R
MAAx-NCEA-R |
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FIPS — Mobile Renewal Essentials + Advanced, FIPS Only |
MAx-NCESSF-R |
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Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Essentials
Ruggedized IoT — Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials)
Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Advanced
Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Essentials + Advanced |
TC0x-NCESS-R
TC0x-NCADV
TC0x-NCADV-R
TCAx-NCEA-R |
x = 1, 3, or 5 years
y = 3 or 5 years
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INCLUDED |
PART NUMBER |
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NetCloud Mobile Packages only:
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170585-001 |
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NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Packages only:
NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Packages only, one of the following:
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170760-000 170628-000
170716-001 170717-000 |
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OPTIONAL |
PART NUMBER |
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Power Supply, vehicle, 12 V, 2x2, 2 meters |
170635-000 |
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Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2 (C7 line cord not include), -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) |
170869-000 |
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Power Supply C7 Line Cord Options:
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170623-001 170623-002 170623-003 170623-004 |
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Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm |
170665-000 |
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GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 m |
170680-000 |
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Rail Safe GPIO Cable, Small 2x2, Black, 3 meters, 20AWG |
170871-000 |
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NetCloud Mobile Packages (bench testing only):
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170801-000 170836-000 Varies (see above) |
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Din Rail Mounting Bracket |
170656-002 |
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Mag Mount Kit |
170718-000 |
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COR Extensibility Dock |
170700-000 |
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COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm |
170767-000 |
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LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile
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MA-MC400-1200M-B |
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UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT |
PART NUMBER |
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GPIO Cable, Small 2x2 Black, 3 meters, 22 AWG |
TAA-170585-001 |
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Line Cord, 125 V (C7), 1.8 meters (North America Type A) |
TAA-170623-001 |
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Power Supply, vehicle, 12 V, 2x2, 2 meters |
TAA-170635-000 |
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Din Rail Mounting Bracket |
TAA-170656-002 |
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Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm |
TAA-170665-000 |
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GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 m |
TAA-170680-001 |
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COR Extensibility Dock |
TAA-170700-000 |
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Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America Type A) |
TAA-170716-000 |
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Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America-United Kingdom-Europe-Australia Types A-G-C-I) |
TAA-170717-000 |
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Mag Mount Kit |
TAA-170718-000 |
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COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm |
TAA-170767-000 |
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Cellular Antenna, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm |
TAA-170801-000 |
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LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile
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TAA-MA-MC400-1200M-B |
†Refer to the Cradlepoint MC400 Modular Modem webpage for more information about modular modems.
The IBR900 Router is only sold as a component of NetCloud Mobile/NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials or Essentials and Advanced Packages.
- NetCloud Packages include support for the full subscription term.
- All Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active NetCloud Service Plan.
