Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 Modem/Wireless Router for Rugged 5G and IoT Applications

CradlePoint Wi-Fi 6 IEEE 802.11k/r/v/ax 2 SIM Ethernet, Cellular Modem/Wireless Router

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 is a highly durable, secure 5G router designed to support enterprise and IoT deployments in harsh environments. Engineered with a ruggedized build, it withstands wide temperature ranges and hazardous locations, ensuring reliable connectivity in critical applications. The R980 offers advanced 5G features, including network slicing and eSIM support, enabling flexible carrier switching and future-proof network expansion. Its comprehensive security, scalability, and management capabilities make it an ideal choice for mission-critical communications and IoT networks.
Designed for vehicle connectivity, the R980 provides a GNSS/GPS-enabled in-vehicle network solution with the Ericsson NetCloud Mobile service plan. This setup allows for real-time location tracking, cellular coverage mapping, threat mitigation, web filtering, and application visibility, ensuring resilient and secure in-vehicle connectivity. The router intelligently optimizes traffic across LTE, 5G, satellite, and Wi-Fi as WAN, ensuring high-quality streaming, seamless downloads, and reliable communication even in remote or challenging environments.
For IoT applications, the R980 paired with an Ericsson NetCloud Ruggedized IoT service plan delivers a versatile, rugged platform capable of connecting and safeguarding numerous IoT devices at scale. It is suitable for industries like oil and gas, utilities, smart city infrastructure, surveillance, and digital kiosks. Its support for CBRS bands and ruggedized design make it ideal for private networks. The router’s extensive API, SDK, and platform integrations, coupled with onboard edge containers, provide high extensibility for custom IoT solutions. With a gigabit Ethernet port and USB compatibility, the R980 ensures fast wired connections and peripheral access, supporting high-speed data transfer and device management.
Whether deployed on vehicles, in industrial environments, or for IoT infrastructure, the Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 delivers enterprise-class performance, security, and resilience to meet the demands of modern networking and IoT applications. Its DIN rail mountable form factor facilitates easy installation in various settings, providing a reliable backbone for network expansion and digital transformation efforts.

Features:

• Savor simultaneous downloading and seamless streaming

• Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired network speeds

• Maximize the throughput for smoother and faster HD video streaming and file transfer by utilizing the ISM Band

• Access USB-compatible peripherals across the wireless network via built-in USB port