Cradlepoint R980 ruggedized metal 5G router with SMA antenna connectors and Ethernet ports.

Cradlepoint R980 Ruggedized 5G Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 5-Year NetCloud Mobile Essentials Plan

Name: Cradlepoint R980 Ruggedized 5G Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 5-Year NetCloud Mobile Essentials Plan
Brand: Cradlepoint
SKU: MB05-R980-5GD-A
Price: 1902.00 USD
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MPN: MB05-R980-5GD-A

UPC: 0840292719149

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Key Features

Embedded 5G NR (NSA and SA) and LTE Advanced Pro Cat 19 modem, 600 MHz–6 GHz, up to 3.4 Gbps downlink
5G network slicing with up to four DNN/PDN instances; 3GPP Release 16
Two 4FF SIM slots plus embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware supporting up to eight carrier profiles
Dual-band, dual-concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 with WPA3, AP, client and Wi-Fi as WAN modes
Active GNSS with concurrent GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou reception

The Cradlepoint R980 is Ericsson Cradlepoint's ruggedized 5G networking platform for mobile, in-vehicle and IoT applications. This SKU (MB05-R980-5GD-A) bundles the R980 router with Wi-Fi and a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Essentials plan. That plan includes NetCloud Manager for device management and software updates, 24x7 support and a limited lifetime hardware warranty while the subscription remains active. It is a Global SKU for the U.S., Australia, Canada, the European Union, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The router ships without an AC power supply or antennas. The embedded modem covers 5G NR low- and mid-band and 4G LTE across 600 MHz–6 GHz, on both non-standalone and standalone 5G networks, with LTE Advanced Pro Category 19 fallback. Peak rates reach 3.4 Gbps down and 550 Mbps up on 5G NSA. The modem uses 4x4 MIMO through four SMA connectors. It supports 5G network slicing with up to four DNN/PDN instances, and the MFF2 eSIM hardware holds up to eight carrier profiles alongside the two physical SIM slots. Public safety certifications include FirstNet Trusted, Verizon Frontline Verified and T-Mobile T-Priority. CBRS Band 48 private cellular is also supported. On the local side, the R980 offers two switchable GbE ports, 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 with WPA3, a screw-lock USB 2.0 port and an active GNSS receiver. The receiver tracks GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou for location tracking and coverage maps. Its dual-core ARMv8 processor runs Docker containers for edge applications. Rated throughput is 940 Mbps for stateful firewall and 200 Mbps for IPsec VPN, with 20 concurrent tunnels. The router is built for vehicles, rail and harsh sites. It has 9–36 VDC input with ISO 7637-2 transient protection and ignition sensing, an IP64 rating and MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration testing. Vehicle and rail credentials include E-Mark, SAE J1455, NFPA 130 and BSS 7239, and the unit is rated for Class I Div 2 hazardous locations. A Cradlepoint R980 datasheet is available.

Ideal For

In-vehicle networking for police, fire and EMS fleets on FirstNet and carrier priority networks
Light rail and transit connectivity where NFPA 130 and BSS 7239 compliance is required
Hazardous-location IoT and field equipment connectivity (Class I Div 2)
Mobile command units and field crews needing 5G with network slicing
Edge compute deployments running containerized applications close to sensors and cameras

Why This Product

1Compact R980 (601 g, 2 GbE) versus larger R1900 (4 GbE, quad-core, expansion accessories)
23GPP Release 16 modem with 5G network slicing and eSIM hardware for up to eight carrier profiles
3IP64, -30 °C to 70 °C, MIL-STD-810H and Class I Div 2 ratings for harsh deployments
45-year Essentials term includes support, NetCloud Manager and limited lifetime warranty

Modem

Sms	Yes
Esim	Up to eight carrier profiles
Gnss	Active GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
Mimo	4x4 MIMO
Three G	WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
Antennas	SMA female; external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas (not included)
Tx Power	5G NR PC3 23 dBm, PC1.5 29 dBm; LTE PC3 23 dBm, PC2 26 dBm (±2, conducted)
Lte Bands	FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/32/66/71; TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/46/48
Modulation	256 QAM downlink and uplink (5G FR1)
Regulatory	FCC, IC, CE, RCM, UKCA
Technology	5G NR low/mid-band + 4G LTE, 600 MHz–6 GHz, NSA/SA, LTE Cat 19 fallback, dual 4FF SIM, MFF2 eSIM, network slicing, 3GPP Rel 16
Peak Rates Sa	5G SA: 2.4 Gbps down / 450 Mbps up
Three G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 19
Peak Rates Lte	LTE: 1.6 Gbps down / 200 Mbps up
Peak Rates Nsa	5G NSA: 3.4 Gbps down / 550 Mbps up
Five G Nr Bands	n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 (NSA and SA)
Network Slicing	Up to four DNN/PDN instances
Carrier Aggregation	5G NR: 2 CA DL/1 CA UL; ENDC: 4+1 CA DL/2+2 CA UL; LTE: 5 CA DL/2 CA UL
Private Cellular Network	Yes, including FCC Part 96 CBRS Band 48
Network Operator Standards	PTCRB (U.S., Canada), GCF (worldwide)
Public Safety Certifications	ESN (4G), FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, T-Priority, Verizon Frontline Verified, Frontline Network Slice
Network Operator Certifications	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

Power

Features	ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity/transient protection; ignition sensing
Connector	4-pin 2x2 Molex micro-fit
Consumption	Sleep 15 mW, idle 8 W, typical 11 W, heavy 13 W
Dc Input Voltage	9–36 VDC steady state (in-line fuse required for vehicle installations)
Fuse Requirements	3 A fuse for 9–24 VDC; 2 A fuse above 24 VDC
Light Rail Nominal	24 VDC nominal for light rail

General

Mpn	MB05-R980-5GD-A
Brand	Cradlepoint (Ericsson Cradlepoint)
Model	Cradlepoint R980
Region	Global: U.S., Australia, Canada, EU, New Zealand, UK
Manufacturer	Ericsson Enterprise Wireless (Ericsson Cradlepoint)
Service Plan	5-Year NetCloud Mobile Essentials Plan
Product Status	Active
Subscription Term	5 years
Package Inclusions	24x7 support and limited lifetime warranty
Hardware Configuration	R980 router with Wi-Fi, 5G modem, 4FF SIM slots and embedded eSIM; no AC power supply or antennas

Gnss Gps

Power	2.9–3.15 VDC supply, 100 mA max
Accuracy	Autonomous 1 meter
Protocols	NMEA 0183, TAIP
Frequencies	L1
Sensitivity	Acquisition -148 dBm, tracking -161 dBm, cold start -146 dBm
Update Rate	1 Hz (once per second)
Constellations	GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou (concurrent)
Time To First Fix	30 seconds (cold start)

Physical

Weight	601 g (1 lb 5.2 oz)
Dimensions	133.6 x 121.5 x 41 mm (5.26 x 4.78 x 1.61 in)

Interfaces

Wifi	Dual-radio concurrent 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 with DFS; AP, client and Wi-Fi as WAN; 574 Mbps + 1.2 Gbps; 2 x RP-SMA; WPA3; 802.11k/v; Wi-Fi Alliance Certified
Modem	Embedded 5G NR FR1/4G LTE modem, 4 x SMA cellular connectors, 2 x 4FF SIM slots, 1 x MFF2 eSIM
Ethernet	2 x GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable)
Bluetooth	N/A
Expansion	1 x USB 2.0 Type A (5 V, 500 mA, 2.5 W) with screw lock
Gnss Gps Connector	1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector

Wifi Power

Ic	26.42 dBm (2.4 GHz); 16.48–23.14 dBm (5 GHz), conducted
Fcc	26.42 dBm (2.4 GHz); 21.20–23.14 dBm (5 GHz), conducted
Rcm	13.91 dBm (2.4 GHz); 17.92–23.14 dBm (5 GHz), conducted
Ce Ukca	13.91 dBm (2.4 GHz); 17.92–21.48 dBm (5 GHz), conducted

Performance

Vlans	Up to 64 Layer 2/Layer 3 VLANs
Ipsec Vpn	200 Mbps point-to-point IPsec VPN
Sase Sd Wan	85 Mbps SASE/Secure Connect/SD-WAN
Stateful Firewall	940 Mbps
Typical Client Count	50
Ips Application Aware	940 Mbps
Concurrent Vpn Tunnels	20
Concurrent Tcp Sessions	32,000
Client Traffic Analytics	100 Mbps

Reliability

Calculated Mtbf

1,407,191 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

Environmental

Storage Humidity	5% to 95%
Ingress Protection	IP64 (dust tight and splashing water)
Operating Humidity	10% to 95%
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)
Operating Temperature	-30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

Certifications

Safety	UL/cUL, CB Scheme, EN 62368-1
Vehicle	E-Mark, SAE J1455
Security	FIPS 140-3 Level 1 module in process (R980 FIPS models only)
Shock Vibration	MIL-STD-810H 514.8 Cat 4 vibration; 516.8 Procedures I and V shock
Hazardous Locations	Class I Div 2
Flame Smoke Toxicity	BSS 7239
Substance Compliance	WEEE, RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65
North American Fire Safety	NFPA 130

Cloud Services

Support	Support for the full subscription term
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty with active NetCloud subscription
Service Plans	NetCloud Service for Mobile or Ruggedized IoT
Service Add Ons	NetCloud Exchange, NetCloud Advanced
Software Updates	Via NetCloud Manager for the full term
Device Management	NetCloud Manager for the full term

Edge Computing

Cpu	Dual-core ARMv8 64-bit
Memory	Up to 921 MB
Applications	Docker containerized applications
Flash Storage	Up to 8 GB

Product Summary

Poe	No
Wifi	Dual-band, dual-concurrent 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Category	Mobile, IoT
Gps Gnss	Active
Bluetooth	No
Usb Ports	1
Throughput	940 Mbps (firewall)
Form Factor	Ruggedized metal
Vpn Tunnels	20
Serial Ports	Yes, with adapter
Five G Status	5G embedded
Ethernet Ports	2 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable)
Cloud Management	Yes
Special Features	Container, SDK, serial port with accessory cable
Dual Modem Support	Yes, with captive modem
Subscription Terms	1, 3 & 5 years
Operating Temperature	-30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)
Wireless Connectivity	5G and Cat 19 LTE
Private Cellular Network	Yes: CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G
Network Operator Standards	PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global)

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Documentation

Cradlepoint R980 Datasheet

1.6mb

R980 Data Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this package include antennas and a power supply?▾

No. This configuration ships without an AC power supply or antennas. The router has four SMA connectors for external 600 MHz–6 GHz cellular antennas, two RP-SMA Wi-Fi connectors and one SMA GNSS connector. It accepts 9–36 VDC through a 4-pin Molex micro-fit connector.

What does the 5-year NetCloud Mobile Essentials plan include?▾

The plan covers NetCloud Manager device management and software updates for five years. It also includes 24x7 support (phone 24-hour weekdays with weekend emergency response, web 24x7, chat 24x5) and a limited lifetime hardware warranty while the subscription is active. An Advanced plan can be added at any time.

Which regions is this SKU intended for?▾

MB05-R980-5GD-A is a Global SKU for the U.S., Australia, Canada, the European Union, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It carries FCC, IC, CE, RCM and UKCA regulatory approvals.

Can it be installed in a vehicle?▾

Yes. The R980 has ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity and transient protection, ignition sensing with time-delay off, and E-Mark and SAE J1455 vehicle certifications. Vehicle installations require an in-line fuse: 3 A for 9–24 VDC, 2 A above 24 VDC.

Does the R980 support public safety networks?▾

Yes. Its public safety network certifications include FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, T-Mobile T-Priority, Verizon Frontline Verified, Verizon Frontline Network Slice and ESN (4G).