
| 3g | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
| Sms | Yes |
| Mimo | 4x4 |
| 3g Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19 |
| Antennas | 4 x internal cellular |
| Gnss Gps | Passive GNSS |
| Tx Power | Transmit Power: 5G NR 23 dBm ± 1.5; ENDC 20 dBm ± 1; LTE 23 dBm ± 1; LTE HPUE 25 dBm ± 1 (B41 standalone only) |
| Lte Bands | 4G LTE Bands: FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71; TDD B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48 |
| Modulation | Downlink up to 256 QAM; Uplink up to 256 QAM (on particular carrier equipment) |
| Peak Rates | Up to 4.14 Gbps down / 660 Mbps up |
| Regulatory | FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU), RCM (AU/NZ) |
| Technology | 5G FR1 NSA/SA and 4G LTE; LTE Advanced Pro Cat 20; dual 4FF SIM slots; 3GPP Release 15 |
| 5g Nr Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 |
| Carrier Aggregation | LTE DL up to 7 CA / UL up to 2 CA; LTE + 5G NR ENDC DL 1 CA / UL 1 CA |
| Private Cellular Network | Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48) |
| Network Operator Standards | PTCRB (U.S., Canada); GCF (Worldwide) |
| Public Safety Certifications | Public Safety Network Certifications: FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline Verified |
| Network Operator Certifications | AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon |
| Features | Power Features: Ignition sensing (automatic ON & time-delay OFF) |
| Required | Power Input: 9–36 VDC (380 mm cable, 4-pin 2x2 Molex micro-fit; 3 A fuse for 9–24 VDC, 2.5 A fuse above 24 VDC) or 802.3at PSE Type 2 (30 W) |
| Poe Class | 802.3at Class 4 PD (30 W) |
| Consumption R2105 | R2105 Consumption (Wi-Fi model): Sleep 50 mW; Idle 8 W; Typical 14.5 W; Heavy 17 W |
| Consumption R2155 | R2155 Consumption: Sleep 50 mW; Idle 6 W; Typical 10 W; Heavy 11.5 W |
| Mpn | Part Number: TCA5-2155-5GB-GA |
| Upc | 840292703179 |
| Brand | Cradlepoint (Ericsson Enterprise Wireless) |
| Model | R2155 (R2100 Series) |
| Region | All Regions |
| Package Plan | 5-Year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials + Advanced |
| Product Status | Manufacturer Status: Active |
| Subscription Term | 5 years |
| Hardware Configuration | R2155 5G router without Wi-Fi (IoT); 4FF SIM not included; integrated antennas; no AC power supply |
| Size | 115 x 386 x 82 mm (4.5 x 15.7 x 3.2 in) |
| Weight | 1.46 kg (3 lb 4 oz) |
| Shipping Weight | 5.03 lb |
| Wifi | None (R2155 is the IoT model without Wi-Fi) |
| Modem | Embedded 5G NR FR1 low-, mid-band, and 4G LTE Category 20 |
| Ethernet | 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN only) on 380 mm (14.96 in) non-removable shielded CAT5e flat cable with male RJ45 |
| Gnss Gps | Passive GNSS (multiplexed with internal cellular antennas) |
| Bluetooth | N/A |
| Expansion Console | N/A |
| Stateful Firewall | 900 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 32,000 |
| Layer2 Layer3 Vlans | Up to 64 |
| Typical Client Count | 100 |
| Concurrent Vpn Tunnels | 10 |
| Point To Point Ipsec Vpn | 300 Mbps |
| Ips App Aware Client Analytics | IPS / Application Aware Services / Client Analytics: 650 Mbps |
| Calculated Mtbf | 1,895,792 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C) |
| Layer2 Layer3 Vlans | Up to 64 |
| Shock Vibration Humidity | MIL-STD-810G Sec. 2.2.2 Procedure 1 (Shock, Vibration); Procedure 5 (Shock) |
| Humidity | Operating 5% to 95%; Storage 5% to 95% |
| Temperature | Operating -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F); Storage -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F) |
| Impact Protection | IK09 (10 joules) |
| Ingress Protection Corrosion | Ingress / Corrosion: IP67 (dust tight, immersion up to 1 m); IEC60068-2-11 salt mist corrosion resistance |
| Rail | N/A |
| Safety | CB Scheme; IEC/EN 62368-1 |
| Vehicle | E-Mark; SAE J1455 Category 2 |
| Security | FIPS 140-3 Level 1 in process (R2100 FIPS models only; this SKU is not a FIPS model) |
| Substance Compliance | WEEE; RoHS; REACH; California Prop 65 |
| Shock Vibration Humidity | MIL-STD-810G Sec. 2.2.2 Procedures 1 and 5 |
| Support | Included for the full subscription term |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime while an active NetCloud Service plan is licensed |
| Service Plans | NetCloud Mobile Performance, NetCloud 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 |
| Cpu | Quad-core ARMv8 64-bit |
| Memory | Up to 1.8 GB |
| Applications | Docker containerized applications |
| Flash Storage | Up to 8 GB |
| Poe | 802.3at |
| Wifi | Not included on R2155 (Wi-Fi 6 on Wi-Fi-equipped R2100 models) |
| Gps Gnss | Passive |
| 5g Status | 5G Embedded |
| Throughput | 900 Mbps (Firewall) |
| Form Factor | Polycarbonate |
| Vpn Tunnels | 10 |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 |
| Cloud Management | Yes |
| Special Features | External mounting for best reception with no signal loss |
| Subscription Terms | Available Subscription Terms: 1, 3 & 5 years |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Dual Connectivity; 5G & Cat 20 LTE |
| Private Cellular Network | Yes — CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Network Operator Standards | PTCRB (U.S. & Canada), GCF (worldwide) |
| Fcc | R2105 (Wi-Fi model) FCC: 2.4 GHz 30.9; 5250–5350 MHz 29.4; 5470–5725 MHz 29.5; 5725–5850 MHz 34.3 dBm EIRP |
| Canada | R2105 (Wi-Fi model) Canada: 2.4 GHz 30.9; 5470–5725 MHz 29.5; 5725–5850 MHz 34.3 dBm EIRP |
| European Union | R2105 (Wi-Fi model) EU: 2.4 GHz 20.0; 5470–5725 MHz 22.7 dBm EIRP |
| Global Safe Mode | R2105 (Wi-Fi model) Global Safe Mode: 2.4 GHz 20.0 dBm EIRP |
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No. The R2155 is the IoT configuration of the R2100 Series without Wi-Fi. It provides 5G/LTE connectivity through its 2.5 GbE LAN port. The Wi-Fi 6 version is the R2105.
It accepts 9–36 VDC through a non-removable cable with a 4-pin Molex micro-fit connector and supports ignition sensing. It can also be powered by 802.3at PoE (30 W). No AC power supply is included.
The NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials + Advanced plan covers five years of NetCloud Manager cloud management, software and firmware updates, and 24x7 support. It also includes Enterprise Wireless University access and a limited lifetime hardware warranty while the subscription is active. The Advanced tier adds features such as GNSS-based coverage mapping.
Yes. The R2155 can be deployed as a captive modem with supported Cradlepoint controlling routers. NetCloud Manager treats it as an internal modem, so no separate license is needed.
It has dual 4FF SIM slots. SIMs are not included. The modem carries AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon operator certifications, plus FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes and Verizon Frontline Verified public safety certifications.
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