Ericsson Cradlepoint R980
Small, versatile 5G router for advanced vehicle and IoT connectivity
Ericsson NetCloud Manager allows you to accomplish more, faster, and with fewer resources. It’s an intuitive, easy-to-use cloud management and orchestration platform designed to simplify the configuration, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of far-flung wireless routers. With browser and mobile application access, Ericsson NetCloud Manager enables effective management — from anywhere!
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Category | Mobile & IoT |
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Cloud Management | Yes |
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Wireless Connectivity | Dual Connectivity 5G & Cat 19 LTE |
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5G Status | 5G embedded |
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Form Factor | Ruggedized Metal |
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Ethernet Ports | 2 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable) |
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USB Ports | 1 |
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Serial Ports | Yes — with adapter |
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Bluetooth | No |
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Dual-Modem Support | Yes — with captive modem |
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Network Operator Standards | PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global) |
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Network Operator Certifications | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon |
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Regions | North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa & Middle East, Asia-Pacific |
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Public Safety Networks | FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline |
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Throughput | 940 Mbps (Firewall) |
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VPN Tunnel Count | 20 |
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Wi-Fi | Dual-band, dual-concurrent; 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
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GNSS | Active |
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PoE | No |
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Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 75 °C (-22 °F to 167 °F) |
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Private Cellular Network | Yes – CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G |
Software feature availability depends on the service plan selected. Learn more about the Ericsson NetCloud packages.
