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Create Free Business Account| 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) |
| Antenna Power | 2.9–3.15 VDC; max 100 mA |
| Constellations | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou (concurrent) |
| Time To First Fix | TTFF: 30 seconds (cold start) |
| Dc Input | 9–36 VDC (in-line fuse required for vehicle installations) |
| Features | ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity/transient protection; ignition sensing |
| Connector | 4-pin 2x2 Molex micro-fit |
| Light Rail | 24 VDC nominal |
| Fuse 9 24 Vdc | 9–24 VDC installations: 3 A fuse |
| Consumption Idle | Idle: 8 W |
| Fuse Over 24 Vdc | > 24 VDC installations: 2 A fuse |
| Consumption Heavy | Heavy: 13 W |
| Consumption Sleep | Sleep: 15 mW |
| Consumption Typical | Typical: 11 W |
| Mpn | TAA-TCA5-R980-5GD-A |
| Brand | Cradlepoint (Ericsson Cradlepoint) |
| Model | R980 |
| Market | U.S. Federal Government ordering option (TAA-compliant) |
| Manufacturer | Ericsson Enterprise Wireless (Ericsson Cradlepoint) |
| Taa Compliant | TAA compliant |
| Product Status | Manufacturer status: Active |
| Hardware Configuration | R980 with Wi-Fi, 5G modem, 4FF SIM slots and eSIM; no AC power supply or antennas |
| Antennas | Antennas not included |
| Ac Power Supply | AC power supply not included |
| Shipping Weight | 2.28 lbs |
| 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) |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MU-MIMO, 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz), AP/client/WAN modes, 2 x RP-SMA, WPA3, Wi-Fi Alliance Certified |
| Modem | 5G NR FR1/LTE modem; 4 x SMA cellular; 2 x 4FF SIM; 1 x MFF2 eSIM |
| Ethernet | 2 x GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable) |
| Gnss Gps | 1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector |
| Bluetooth | N/A |
| Expansion | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A (5 V, 500 mA, 2.5 W) with screw lock |
| Ic | 2.4 GHz 26.42; 5180–5250 16.48; 5250–5350 18.33; 5470–5725 22.17; 5725–5835 23.14 dBm conducted |
| Fcc | 2.4 GHz 26.42; 5180–5250 21.63; 5250–5350 21.20; 5470–5725 22.17; 5725–5835 23.14 dBm conducted |
| Rcm | 2.4 GHz 13.91; 5180–5250 18.04; 5250–5320 17.92; 5500–5700 21.48; 5725–5835 23.14 dBm conducted |
| Ce Ukca | 2.4 GHz 13.91; 5180–5250 18.04; 5250–5320 17.92; 5500–5700 21.48 dBm conducted |
| Vlans | Layer 2 / Layer 3 VLANs: Up to 64 |
| Ipsec Vpn | Point-to-point IPsec VPN: 200 Mbps |
| Sase Sdwan | SASE / Secure Connect / SD-WAN: 85 Mbps |
| Ips App Aware | IPS / Application Aware Services: 940 Mbps |
| Stateful Firewall | 940 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 32,000 |
| Typical Client Count | 50 |
| Concurrent Vpn Tunnels | 20 |
| Client Traffic Analytics | 100 Mbps |
| Mtbf | 1,407,191 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C) |
| Plan | NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials + Advanced Plans |
| Term | 5-year subscription term |
| Essentials Support | 24x7 support (phone 24-hour weekdays + weekend emergency, web 24x7, chat 24x5) |
| 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) |
| 3g | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
| Sms | Yes |
| Esim | up to eight carrier profiles |
| Mimo | 4x4 MIMO |
| 3g Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 19 |
| Antennas | SMA female; external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas (not included) |
| Gnss Gps | Active GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Lte Bands | LTE 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 | Up to 256 QAM downlink and uplink |
| Peak Rates | NSA 3.4 Gbps / 550 Mbps; SA 2.4 Gbps / 450 Mbps; LTE 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps |
| Regulatory | FCC; IC; CE; RCM; UKCA |
| Technology | 5G NR NSA/SA, 600 MHz–6 GHz, LTE Cat 19 fallback, dual 4FF SIM + MFF2 eSIM, network slicing, 3GPP Rel. 16 |
| 5g Nr Bands | 5G NR (NSA/SA): n1 (2100), n2 (1900), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n13 (746-756), n14 (758-768), n18 (860-875), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n26 (850), n28 (700), n29 (717-728), n30 (2300), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (1700/2100), n71 (600), n75 (1500), n76 (1427-1432), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n79 (4900) |
| Transmit Power | NR PC3 23 ± 2 / PC1.5 29 ± 2 dBm; LTE PC3 23 ± 2 / PC2 26 ± 2 dBm |
| Network Slicing | 5G network slicing: up to four DNN/PDN instances |
| Carrier Aggregation | NR: DL 2 / UL 1 CA; ENDC: DL 4+1 / UL 2+2 CA; LTE: DL 5 / UL 2 CA |
| Gcf Global Operators | GCF global operators list |
| Private Cellular Network | Yes, incl. CBRS Band 48 (FCC Part 96) |
| 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 |
| Ptcrb North America Operators | PTCRB North America operators list |
| Network Operator Certifications | AT&T; T-Mobile; Verizon |
| Safety | UL/cUL; CB Scheme; EN 62368-1 |
| Vehicle | E-Mark; SAE J1455 |
| Security | FIPS 140-3 Level 1 in process (R980 FIPS models only) |
| Shock Vibration | MIL-STD-810H 514.8 Cat. 4 (Vibration); 516.8 Proc. 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 |
| Support | Support for the full subscription term |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty with active NetCloud subscription |
| Service Plans | NetCloud Mobile; NetCloud Ruggedized IoT |
| Service Add Ons | NetCloud Exchange; NetCloud Advanced |
| Software Updates | Software updates via NetCloud Manager for the full term |
| Device Management | NetCloud Manager for the full term |
| Cpu | Dual-core ARMv8 64-bit |
| Memory | Up to 921 MB (container memory adjustable) |
| Applications | Docker containerized applications |
| Flash Storage | Up to 8 GB flash |
| Poe | No |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 6, dual-band dual-concurrent |
| Category | Mobile, IoT |
| Gps Gnss | Active |
| 5g Status | 5G Embedded |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Usb Ports | 1 USB port |
| Throughput | 940 Mbps (Firewall) |
| Form Factor | Ruggedized metal housing |
| Vpn Tunnels | 20 VPN tunnels |
| Serial Ports | Yes, with adapter |
| Ethernet Ports | 2 x GbE (LAN/WAN switchable) |
| Cloud Management | Yes |
| Special Features | Containers, 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 & Cat 19 LTE |
| Private Cellular Network | CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Network Operator Standards | PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global) |
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It includes the Cradlepoint R980 router with Wi-Fi, a 5G modem, dual 4FF SIM slots and embedded eSIM hardware, plus a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials + Advanced subscription. Antennas and an AC power supply are not included.
It has four SMA female cellular connectors for external 600 MHz–6 GHz cellular antennas, one SMA GNSS connector for an active GNSS antenna, and two RP-SMA connectors for Wi-Fi antennas.
The R980 has embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware that supports up to eight carrier profiles, alongside two physical 4FF SIM slots. Cradlepoint states that over-the-air carrier switching through eSIM will be functional with future NetCloud OS releases.
Yes. It is certified Class I Div 2 for hazardous locations. It meets NFPA 130 fire safety and BSS 7239 flame, smoke and toxicity requirements, and supports 24 VDC nominal power for light rail.
It runs on 9–36 VDC through a 4-pin 2x2 Molex micro-fit connector, with ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity and transient protection plus ignition sensing. Vehicle installs need an in-line fuse: 3 A for 9–24 VDC or 2 A above 24 VDC. The R980 does not support PoE.
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