Cradlepoint R980 ruggedized 5G Wi-Fi 6 mobile router

Cradlepoint R980 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Router with 3-Year NetCloud Essentials

Name: Cradlepoint R980 5G Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Router with 3-Year NetCloud Essentials
Brand: Cradlepoint
SKU: TAA-MB03-R980-5GD-A
Price: 1493.91 USD
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MPN: TAA-MB03-R980-5GD-A

UPC: 0840292719231

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Key Features

940 Mbps firewall throughput and support for 20 VPN tunnels
2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 with access-point, wireless-client and Wi-Fi-as-WAN modes
2 physical 4FF SIM slots plus embedded eSIM hardware; eSIM activation requires a supporting future software release
Active GNSS/GPS with concurrent reception of 4 satellite constellations
IP64 enclosure with ignition-controlled startup and delayed shutdown

Connect onboard computers, cameras and wireless clients through a ruggedized 5G router with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6. Cradlepoint TAA-MB03-R980-5GD-A combines the R980 Wi-Fi hardware with a 3-year TAA-compliant NetCloud Mobile Essentials subscription for United States federal government applications. Its embedded modem supports 5G NR and Cat 19 LTE, with 2 physical 4FF SIM slots and embedded eSIM hardware. eSIM operation requires a supporting future NetCloud OS release. This package excludes AC power supplies and antennas. Integrate wired equipment through 2 GbE RJ45 ports that can each serve LAN or WAN connections. Wi-Fi supports access-point, wireless-client and Wi-Fi-as-WAN modes, with 2x2 MU-MIMO and radio rates of 574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz. Firewall throughput reaches 940 Mbps, and the router supports 20 VPN tunnels. Active GNSS/GPS receives GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou concurrently, providing autonomous 1 meter accuracy with position updates every second. A screw-lock USB 2.0 connection supports expansion, including serial connectivity through an accessory adapter. Install the metal enclosure in vehicles or exposed equipment locations requiring IP64 protection and operation from -30 °C to 70 °C. The router accepts 9–36 VDC and supports ignition sensing with automatic startup and delayed shutdown; vehicle installations require an inline fuse. NetCloud provides cloud management throughout the subscription term. Advanced Mobile functions, including threat management, web filtering and advanced location analytics, require an additional service tier. Optional captive-modem expansion enables dual-modem operation, while container support, an SDK and APIs support custom edge applications.

Ideal For

Federal fleet vehicles connecting onboard computers and cameras through 5G, wired Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
Service and utility vehicles requiring ignition-controlled networking across wide operating temperatures.
Mobile edge applications that combine local container processing with cellular connectivity and GNSS position data.

Why This Product

1Includes Wi-Fi 6 hardware with concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.
2Pairs the router with 3 years of Mobile Essentials rather than an Advanced Mobile service package.
3Uses the TAA-compliant United States federal government package.
4Excludes AC power supplies and antennas, allowing installation-specific power and antenna selection.

Power

DC Input	9–36 VDC steady-state input
Power Connector	4-pin 2x2 Molex Micro-Fit connector
Idle Consumption	8 W idle consumption
Ignition Sensing	Ignition sensing with automatic startup and delayed shutdown
Light Rail Input	24 VDC nominal for light rail applications
Heavy Consumption	13 W heavy consumption
Sleep Consumption	15 mW in sleep mode
Typical Consumption	11 W typical consumption
Electrical Protection	ISO 7637-2 reverse polarity and transient voltage protection
Vehicle Fuse Requirement	Vehicle installation requires an inline fuse: 3 A at 9–24 VDC or 2 A above 24 VDC

Wi-Fi

Security	WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Open
Standard	Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ax
Bluetooth	No Bluetooth
Radio Features	DFS, 802.11k, 802.11v, Global Optimized Wi-Fi and International SDR
Operating Modes	Access point, wireless client and Wi-Fi as WAN
5 GHz Radio Rate	1.2 Gbps at 5 GHz
2.4 GHz Radio Rate	574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz
Radio Configuration	Concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios with 2x2 MU-MIMO
Wi-Fi Certification	Wi-Fi Alliance Certified
Wi-Fi Antenna Connectors	2 × RP-SMA Wi-Fi antenna connectors

Package

UPC	0840292719231
Support	Support included for the full 3-year subscription term
Antennas	Antennas not included
Manufacturer	Ericsson Cradlepoint
Service Plan	NetCloud Mobile Essentials
TAA Compliant	TAA compliant
AC Power Supply	AC power supply not included
Ordering Region	United States federal government package
Shipping Weight	2.28 lb shipping weight
Device Supported	R980 mobile router
Subscription Term	3 years

Cellular

Embedded SIM	Embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware; operation requires a supporting future NetCloud OS release
Embedded Modem	Embedded 5G NR FR1 and Cat 19 LTE modem
Network Slicing	5G network slicing ready
Dual Modem Support	Dual-modem operation with optional captive modem
Physical SIM Slots	2 × 4FF SIM slots
Private Cellular Networks	Supports CBRS, 4G LTE and 5G private cellular networks
Network Operator Standards	PTCRB for the United States; GCF globally
Cellular Antenna Connectors	4 × SMA cellular antenna connectors

Physical

Depth	4.78 inches
Width	5.26 inches
Height	1.61 inches
Dimensions	133.6 × 121.5 × 41 mm; 5.26 × 4.78 × 1.61 inches
Form Factor	Ruggedized metal enclosure
Device Weight	601 g; approximately 1 lb 5.2 oz

Compliance

Shock	MIL STD 810H Method 516.8, Procedures I and V
Safety	UL/cUL, CB Scheme and EN 62368-1
Vehicle	E-Mark and SAE J1455
Vibration	MIL STD 810H Method 514.8, Annex C-1, Category 4
Hazardous Locations	Class I Div 2
Flame Smoke Toxicity	BSS 7239
Substance Compliance	WEEE, RoHS, REACH and California Prop 65
North American Fire Safety	NFPA 130

Networking

PoE	No PoE support
Firewall	Stateful zone-based firewall
Ethernet Ports	2 × GbE RJ45 ports, LAN/WAN switchable
Cloud Management	NetCloud cloud management
VPN Tunnel Count	20 VPN tunnels
Firewall Throughput	940 Mbps firewall throughput
Advanced Mobile Features	Threat management, web filtering, application visibility and advanced GNSS/GPS analytics require Advanced Mobile
Optional Network Services	Supports optional NetCloud Exchange, NetCloud SASE and SD-WAN services

GNSS And GPS

Receiver	Active GNSS/GPS with 1 × SMA antenna connector
Frequency	L1
Protocols	NMEA 0183 and TAIP
Sensitivity	Acquisition: -148 dBm; tracking: -161 dBm; cold start: -146 dBm
Update Rate	1 Hz, once per second
Antenna Power	Active antenna supply: 2.9–3.15 VDC, 100 mA maximum
Constellations	Concurrent GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou reception
Autonomous Accuracy	1 meter autonomous accuracy
Cold Start Time To First Fix	30 seconds cold-start time to first fix

Environmental

Calculated MTBF	1,407,191 hours, calculated using Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C
Storage Humidity	5% to 95% storage humidity
Ingress Protection	IP64: dust tight and protected against splashing water
Operating Humidity	10% to 95% operating humidity
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 85 °C; -40 °F to 185 °F
Operating Temperature	-30 °C to 70 °C; -22 °F to 158 °F

Expansion And Edge Computing

CPU	Dual-core 64-bit ARMv8 processor
USB	1 × USB 2.0 Type A port with screw-lock retention
Memory	Up to 921 MB; container allocation depends on resource configuration
USB Output	5 V, 500 mA, 2.5 W
Flash Storage	Up to 8 GB; container allocation depends on resource configuration
Application Support	Docker container applications, SDK, API and connectors
Serial Connectivity	Serial connectivity through an accessory adapter

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Documentation

Cradlepoint R980 Datasheet

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R980 Data Sheet

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between R980 and TAA-MB03-R980-5GD-A?▾

R980 names the router model. TAA-MB03-R980-5GD-A identifies the TAA-compliant United States federal government package containing the Wi-Fi-equipped router and 3 years of NetCloud Mobile Essentials. This ordering configuration excludes AC power supplies and antennas.

Does this package include Advanced Mobile security and location features?▾

This package includes NetCloud Mobile Essentials for 3 years. Threat management, web filtering, application visibility and advanced GNSS/GPS functions such as location tracking and cellular coverage maps require the Advanced Mobile service plan. NetCloud SASE and SD-WAN are optional services.

Can the router connect wired equipment and provide Wi-Fi in a vehicle?▾

Yes. Two GbE RJ45 ports can be assigned to LAN or WAN connections, while concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 supports wireless clients. The router also supports wireless-client and Wi-Fi-as-WAN modes, with embedded 5G and Cat 19 LTE connectivity.

What power and environmental requirements apply to vehicle installation?▾

The router accepts 9–36 VDC through a 4-pin connector and supports ignition-controlled startup and delayed shutdown. Vehicle installations require a 3 A inline fuse at 9–24 VDC or a 2 A fuse above 24 VDC. Its IP64 enclosure operates from -30 °C to 70 °C.