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Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250

2026 - 02 - 11

The Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 is a ruggedized Captive Modem accessory that is paired with select Ericsson Cradlepoint ruggedized routers. In some deployments, a captive modem accessory must be located optimally to secure the strongest cellular signal, or multiple captive modems build reliable, multi-WAN networks.  This accessory can be added to select versions of prior Ericsson Cradlepoint 5G or LTE routers so that they can take advantage of the latest 5G Stand Alone (SA) functionality and extend the installed product’s longevity.

 

Captive Modem mode enables the RC1250 to operate in a separate physical location from its paired Ericsson Cradlepoint router while still being controlled as a single entity within NetCloud which simplifies management and licensing. In this mode, the RC1250 appears in NetCloud as a modem WAN interface, capable of adding additional active or passive WAN connections to the network, enhancing Wireless WAN capacity for load balancing, redundancy, or standby failover.

 

Leveraging 5G SA connectivity, the RC1250 provides access to advanced capabilities such as network slicing for dedicated service tiers made available through cellular Carriers and eSIM functionality, allowing seamless carrier switching without physically replacing SIM cards. This accessory supports all Wireless WAN features found in NetCloud for routers with an embedded modem, including Smart WAN Selection, WAN Verify, and automatic failover/failback, while the router serves as the controller to streamline deployment, centralized management, and reduce licensing costs.

High-Performance Vehicle Connectivity

For high-performance vehicle connectivity, the RC1250 Captive Modem delivers resilient, low-latency 5G SA links tailored for mobile offices and mission-critical transport applications. Its ruggedized form factor is engineered for in-vehicle use, with tolerance for wide temperature ranges, shock, and vibration, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. Dual-SIM dual-standby provides near-instant failover between carriers so in-vehicle systems such as dispatch, video, telemetry, and passenger stay connected without interruption.

 

When paired with the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 ruggedized mobile router, up to five RC1250 captive modems can be connected via plug-and-play 2.5GbE ports, allowing easy future upgrades with new modem releases and delivering greater aggregated bandwidth and carrier diversity. This multi-modem architecture provides more connectivity and carrier options than any Ericsson Cradlepoint router before, giving customers improved uptime, bandwidth aggregation, and route diversity for better operational continuity and user experience.

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Notable Benefits

  • Increase ROI and lifespan of prior mobile router models by upleveling network capabilities with the addition of an RC1250 Captive Modem
  • Stay connected like never before with Dual-SIM Dual Standby that offers near instant failover with visibility into the standby network, eliminating blind switchover
  • Change carriers over the air quickly and easily with built-in eSIM capability
  • 2x2 power input with ignition sensing
  • Ruggedization for extreme environments
  • Take advantage of 5G network slices to segment and isolate applications or devices, prioritize traffic, and have greater control over wireless network services

Notice: All specifications subject to change without notice.

Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

    INTERFACES

    Modem:

    Embedded 5GF NR FR1 low-, mid-band, and 4G LTE Category 20 modem

    • 4 x SMA cellular antenna connectors†

    Ethernet:

    1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable)

    PoE:

    N/A

    Wi-Fi:

    N/A

    Bluetooth:

    N/A

    Expansion / Console:

    N/A

    GNSS / GPS:

    N/A

    ENVIRONMENTAL

    Temperature:
    • Operating: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
    • Storage: -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

    Humidity:
    • Operating: 5% to 95%
    • Storage: 5% to 95%

    Ingress Protection:

    IP64 (dust tight and splashing water)

    POWER

    Required:

    DC input steady state voltage range: 9–36 VDC (requires in-line fuse for vehicle installations)

    • For 9–24 VDC installations, use a XXX A fuse
    • For > 24 VDC installations, use a XXX A fuse
    • Connector type: 4-pin 2x2 Molex micro-fit

    Features:
    • ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity and transient voltage protection
    • Ignition sensing (automatic ON & time-delay OFF)

    PHYSICAL

    Size:

    108 x 93 x 31 mm (4.23 x 3.65 x  1.21 in)

    Weight:

    328 g (11.6 oz)

    RELIABILITY

    Calculated MTBF:

    2,540,101 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

    CERTIFICATIONS

    Safety:
    • UL/cUL
    • CB Scheme
    • EN 62368-1

    Vehicle:
    • E-Mark
    • SAE J1455

    Substance Compliance:
    • RoHS 2011/65/EC and its amendments
    • REACH 1907/2006 and its amendments
    • TSCA 40 CFR Part 751 and 40 CFR 721
    • California Proposition 65
    • Canadian Toxic Substance Act SOR/2012-285

    Shock/Vibration/Humidity:
    • Operational Vibration (MIL STD 810H: Part Two, Method 514.8, Procedure 1)
    • Functional Shock 40G (MIL STD 810H: Part Two, Method 516.8, Procedure 1)
    • Crash Hazard Shock 75G (MIL STD 810H: Part Two, Method 516.8, Procedure 5)

    North American Fire Safety:

    NFPA 130

    Flame Smoke Toxicity Test:

    BSS 7239

    Hazardous Locations:

    Class I Div 2

    CLOUD SERVICES

    Service Plans:

    Ericsson NetCloud Service for Mobile Performance

    Service Add-Ons:

    NetCloud Exchange, Ericsson NetCloud Advanced

    Support:

    Ericsson NetCloud packages include support for the full subscription term.

    Warranty:

    All Ericsson Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active Ericsson NetCloud Service plan.

    Device Management:

    NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term.

    Software Updates:

    NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term.

    PERFORMANCE††

    IP Passthrough Mode Throughput:

    2.0 Gbps

    Standard NAT Mode Throughput:

    2.0 Gbps

    Captive Modem Mode Throughput:

    1.3 Gbps

    COMPATIBILITY

    Supported Ericsson Cradlepoint Routers:
    • IBR1700 ruggedized router
    • R920 ruggedized router
    • R980 ruggedized secure appliance and router
    • R1900 5G router
    • R2400 ruggedized router

    LEDs

    Refer to the RC1250 Captive Modem Quick Start Guide.

    †All antenna interfaces require cabled out external antennas and are not compatible with direct-attached antennas.

    ††Performance testing was conducted based on requirements as defined in RFC2544 using fixed-frame 1518-byte packets. Throughput results reflect unidirectional UDP traffic with less than 1% packet loss as tested with wired connections. Results do not reflect performance of the cellular wireless operator networks.

    Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications

    SPECIFICATION

    RC1250-5GF-NA (Americas)

    Technology:

    5G FR1 NSA/SA and 4G LTE

    • LTE Advanced Pro Category 20
    • Dual SIM slots, 4FF form factor, dual eSIM
    • 3GPP Release 17

    3G:

    N/A

    Carrier Aggregation:

    LTE Only

    • Downlink: Up to 5CA
    • Uplink: Up to 2CA

    LTE + 5G NR ENDC

    • Downlink: Up to 3CA
    • Uplink: 1CA 

    5G SA

    • Downlink:  Up to 3CA (200 Mhz bandwidth)
    • Uplink: 2CA

    See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

    Peak Rates:
    • Downlink: Up to 4.9 Gbps
    • Uplink: Up to 900 Mbps

    MIMO:
    • Downlink: 4x4 MIMO
    • Uplink: 2x2 MIMO

    Modulation:

    5G FR1

    • Downlink: Up to 256 QAM
    • Uplink: Up to 256 QAM

    4G/LTE Bands:

    FDD

    • B2 (1900), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B66 (1700), B71 (600)

    TDD

    • B38 (2600), B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700), B48 (3500)

    5G NR Bands:

    NSA and SA

    • n2 (1900), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n12 (700), n13 (), n14 (), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n29 (), n30 (), n38 (2600), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (1700/2100), n70 (), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)

    3G Bands:

    N/A

    Power:

    LTE

    • LTE bands: 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)
    • LTE HPUE: 26 dBm ± 1 (B41 standalone mode only)

    LTE + 5G NR ENDC

    • LTE + 5G NR: 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)

    5G NR

    • 5G NR bands: 23 dBm ± 1.5 (typical conducted)
    • 5G NR bands: 26 dBm ± 1.5 for n41, n77, n78 (n2, n25, n66, n71 achieved when under dual transmit)
    • 5G NR bands: 29 dBm ± 1.5 (n41, n77, n78 achieved when under dual transmit)

    Antennas:

    4 x SMA female connectors

    • External cabled out 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular antennas (not included)

    GNSS/GPS:

    N/A

    SMS:

    Yes

    Regulatory:
    • FCC (U.S.)
    • IC (Canada)

    Network Operator Standards:

    PTCRB (U.S., Canada)

    GCF Global Operators:

    https://www.globalcertificationforum.org/membership/gcf-members.html†

    PTCRB North America Operators:

    https://www.ptcrb.com/about/

    Network Operator Certifications†:
    • AT&T
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon

    Public Safety Network Certifications:
    • FirstNet Trusted™
    • T-Mobile Connecting Heroes
    • Verizon Frontline Verified

    Private Cellular Network:

    Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)

    †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, to operate on their network. A listed carrier means Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions 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.

    SPECIFICATION

    RC1250-5GF-GL (EMEA, APAC, and parts of LATAM)

    Technology:

    5G FR1 NSA/SA and 4G LTE

    • LTE Advanced Pro Category 20
    • Dual SIM slots, 4FF form factor, dual eSIM
    • 3GPP Release 17

    3G:

    WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+

    Carrier Aggregation:

    LTE Only

    • Downlink: Up to 5CA
    • Uplink: Up to 2CA

    LTE + 5G NR ENDC

    • Downlink: Up to 3CA
    • Uplink: 1CA 

    5G SA

    • Downlink:  Up to 3CA (200 Mhz bandwidth)
    • Uplink: 2CA

    See Understanding Carrier Aggregation.

    Peak Rates:
    • Downlink: 4.9 Gbps
    • Uplink: 900 Mbps

    MIMO:
    • Downlink: 4x4 MIMO
    • Uplink: 2x2 MIMO

    Modulation:

    5G FR1

    • Downlink: Up to 256 QAM
    • Uplink: Up to 256 QAM

    4G/LTE Bands:

    FDD

    • B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B18 (850), B19 (850), B20 (800), B28 (700), B32 (1500)

    TDD

    • B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700)

    5G NR Bands:

    NSA and SA

    • n1 (2100), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n28 (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500),  n75 (), n76 (), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n79 (4900)

    3G Bands:

    B1, B5, B6, B8, B19

    Power:

    LTE

    • LTE bands: 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)
    • LTE HPUE: 26 dBm ± 1 (B41 standalone mode only)

    LTE + 5G NR ENDC

    • LTE + 5G NR: 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)

    5G NR

    • 5G NR bands: 23 dBm ± 1.5 (typical conducted)
    • 5G NR bands: 26 dBm ± 1.5 for n41, n77, n78 (n2, n25, n66, n71 achieved when under dual transmit)
    • 5G NR bands: 29 dBm ± 1.5 (n41, n77, n78 achieved when under dual transmit)

    Antennas:

    4 x SMA female connectors

    • External cabled out 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular antennas (not included)

    GNSS/GPS:

    N/A

    SMS:

    Yes

    Regulatory:
    • CE (EU)
    • RCM (AU/NZ)

    Network Operator Standards:

    GCF (Worldwide)

    GCF Global Operators:

    https://www.globalcertificationforum.org/membership/gcf-members.html†

    PTCRB North America Operators:

    https://www.ptcrb.com/about/

    Network Operator Certifications:
    • EE
    • Telstra

    Public Safety Network Certifications:

    ESN (4G)

    Private Cellular Network:

    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, to operate on their network. A carrier listed in the approvals section means Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions 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.

    Physical Measurements & Features

    Features

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    Ordering Guide

    The Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 captive modem is an accessory for an Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 router that is licensed to a NetCloud Service Plan.

    For details on the features available to a licensed Ericsson Cradlepoint router by service plan, refer to the summary on the NetCloud Service webpage and the detail in the NetCloud Service Features document

    Ordering Options for the RC1250 Captive Modem

      REGION

      PART NUMBER

      North America: U.S. & Canada

      5G Captive Modem Accessory, Ruggedized Mobile, Americas

      170900-023

      United States:
      Federal Government

      TAA Compliant 5G Captive Modem Accessory, Ruggedized Mobile, Americas

      TAA-170900-023

      Rest of World:
      Australia, European Union, New Zealand, and United Kingdom

      5G Captive Modem Accessory, Ruggedized Mobile, Global

      170900-024
      Accessories

        INCLUDED

        PART NUMBER

        GPIO and Power Cable, 2x2, 3 M, 20 AWG

        TBD

        Small Accessories Kit

        N/A

        OPTIONAL

        Mounting Bracket

        170942-000
        Support & Warranty

        The Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 captive modem is only sold as a component of NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials or Essentials + Advanced packages.

        • Ericsson NetCloud packages include support for the full subscription term.
        • All Ericsson Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active Ericsson NetCloud Service plan.

         

        More Information

        Find the most up-to-date information at cradlepoint.com/rc1250