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Cradlepoint R980 Ruggedized 5G Mobile Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 1-Year NetCloud Mobile Essentials

5GMPN MB01-R980-5GD-A
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Dual SIM
  • eSIM
  • 2–4 × 1 Gb Ethernet
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Rugged
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Overview

The Cradlepoint R980 (MB01-R980-5GD-A) is a compact, ruggedized metal 5G router for in-vehicle and IoT deployments. It pairs a 5G NR SA/NSA modem with Cat 19 LTE fallback, dual 4FF SIM slots, embedded eSIM hardware and 5G network slicing with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and two GbE ports. This global SKU (U.S., Canada, EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand) includes a 1-year NetCloud Mobile Essentials plan. Antennas and an AC power supply are not included.

  • Embedded 5G NR SA/NSA modem (600 MHz–6 GHz) with LTE Advanced Pro Cat 19 fallback, 3GPP Release 16
  • Dual 4FF SIM slots plus embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware (up to eight carrier profiles)
  • 5G network slicing with up to four DNN/PDN instances
  • Dual-band, dual-concurrent 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 and 2 x GbE LAN/WAN-switchable ports
  • Active multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou)
  • 940 Mbps stateful firewall, 20 VPN tunnels and Docker container support on a dual-core ARMv8 CPU
  • IP64, -30 °C to 70 °C, MIL-STD-810H, Class I Div 2 and NFPA 130
  • Fit 5G into tight in-vehicle spaces with a 601 g ruggedized metal chassis

The Ericsson Cradlepoint R980 is a ruggedized, secure router that brings 5G to vehicles, light rail and field IoT without a large footprint. It measures 133.6 x 121.5 x 41 mm and weighs 601 g. The embedded modem covers 5G NR low- and mid-band across 600 MHz–6 GHz on both non-standalone and standalone networks, with LTE Advanced Pro Category 19 fallback and 3GPP Release 16. Rated peak rates reach up to 3.4 Gbps downlink and 550 Mbps uplink on NSA.

For cellular access, the R980 has dual 4FF SIM slots and embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware that holds up to eight carrier profiles. It supports 5G network slicing with up to four DNN/PDN instances. Public safety certifications include FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, T-Mobile T-Priority, Verizon Frontline Verified, Verizon Frontline Network Slice and ESN (4G).

The local network runs on two LAN/WAN-switchable GbE ports and dual-band, dual-concurrent 2x2 Wi-Fi 6 with WPA3. A screw-lock USB 2.0 port and an optional serial adapter cable add expansion. Active GNSS with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou supports location tracking and coverage maps. A dual-core ARMv8 CPU runs Docker containers, and the router is rated for 940 Mbps stateful firewall throughput and 20 VPN tunnels.

The R980 is built for harsh environments: • -30 °C to 70 °C operating range • IP64 enclosure • MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration testing • Class I Div 2 hazardous location rating • NFPA 130 and BSS 7239 for transit use

This global SKU covers the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The 1-year NetCloud Mobile Essentials plan includes NetCloud Manager, software updates, 24x7 support and a limited lifetime warranty while active. The R980 datasheet is available.

Ideal for

  • Compact 5G connectivity for police, fire and EMS vehicles on priority public safety networks
  • Light rail and transit vehicles requiring NFPA 130 and BSS 7239 compliance
  • Field service and utility fleets operating in Class I Div 2 hazardous locations
  • Rugged IoT and kiosk deployments using containers and serial devices
  • Multinational fleets standardizing on one SKU across North America, Europe, the UK and ANZ

Specifications

GNSS

Accuracy
1 m autonomous
Receiver
Active GNSS
Protocols
NMEA 0183, TAIP
Frequencies
L1
Sensitivity
-148 / -161 / -146 dBm
Update Rate
1 Hz
Antenna Power
2.9–3.15 VDC, 100 mA
Constellations
GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
Time TO First Fix
30 s cold start

Power

Fusing
3 A / 2 A
DC Input
9–36 VDC
Features
ISO 7637-2 protection, ignition sensing
Connector
4-pin Molex micro-fit
Consumption
8 W idle / 11 W typical / 13 W heavy

General

MPN
MB01-R980-5GD-A
Brand
Ericsson Cradlepoint
Model
Cradlepoint R980
Category
Mobile and IoT
Manufacturer
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless
Product Status
Active

Package

Region
Global (U.S., CA, EU, UK, AU, NZ)
Documents
Datasheet available
Upgrade Option
Advanced add-on available
Subscription Plan
1-Year NetCloud Mobile Essentials Plan
Subscription Term
1 year
Essentials Inclusions
24x7 support, limited lifetime warranty
Hardware Configuration
R980 with Wi-Fi; antennas and AC power supply not included

Cellular

3g
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
SMS
SMS supported
eSIM
Up to 8 profiles
MIMO
4x4 MIMO
3g Bands
Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 19
Antennas
4 x SMA, antennas not included
LTE Bands
FDD B1–B71 and TDD B34–B48 as listed
Modulation
Up to 256 QAM
Peak Rates
Up to 3.4 Gbps / 550 Mbps (NSA)
Regulatory
FCC, IC, CE, RCM, UKCA
Technology
5G SA/NSA, Cat 19 LTE fallback, Rel 16
5G NR Bands
27 5G NR bands, n1–n79 as listed
Transmit Power
Up to 29 dBm (5G PC1.5)
Network Slicing
Up to 4 DNN/PDN
Carrier Aggregation
LTE DL 5CA; ENDC 4+1 CA
Private Cellular Network
Private LTE/5G incl. CBRS Band 48
Network Operator Standards
PTCRB, GCF
Public Safety Certifications
FirstNet, T-Priority, Frontline, ESN
Network Operator Certifications
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

Physical

Size
133.6 x 121.5 x 41 mm
Weight
601 g

Interfaces

Modem
5G/LTE modem, 4 x SMA, 2 x 4FF SIM, MFF2 eSIM
WI FI
Dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 6, up to 1.2 Gbps (5 GHz)
Ethernet
2 x GbE RJ45
Expansion
1 x USB 2.0 Type A, screw lock
GNSS Connector
1 x SMA GNSS

Wi-Fi Power

IC
IC conducted power
Fcc
FCC conducted power
Rcm
RCM conducted power
CE Ukca
CE/UKCA conducted power

Performance

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

Reliability

MTBF
1,407,191 hours

Environmental

Humidity
10–95% operating
Ingress Protection
IP64
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85 °C
Operating Temperature
-30 to 70 °C

Certifications

Safety
UL/cUL, CB, EN 62368-1
Vehicle
E-Mark, SAE J1455
Security
Non-FIPS SKU
Fire Safety
NFPA 130
Shock Vibration
MIL-STD-810H shock and vibration
Hazardous Locations
Class I Div 2
Flame Smoke Toxicity
BSS 7239
Substance Compliance
WEEE, RoHS, REACH, Prop 65

Cloud Services

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

Edge Computing

CPU
Dual-core ARMv8 64-bit
Memory
Up to 921 MB
Applications
Docker containers
Flash Storage
Up to 8 GB

Product Summary

PoE
No PoE
5G Status
5G embedded
Bluetooth
No
USB Ports
1
Form Factor
Ruggedized metal
Serial Ports
Serial with adapter
Cloud Management
Yes
Special Features
Containers, SDK, serial via accessory cable
Dual Modem Support
Yes, with captive modem
Subscription Terms
1, 3 or 5 years
Wireless Connectivity
5G and Cat 19 LTE

Questions buyers ask

Which markets does this R980 SKU cover?

MB01-R980-5GD-A is the global configuration for the U.S., Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. It carries FCC, IC, CE, UKCA and RCM approvals.

Are antennas included?

No. This configuration ships without antennas or an AC power supply. The R980 uses four SMA cellular connectors for external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas, two RP-SMA Wi-Fi connectors and one SMA GNSS connector.

Does the R980 support 5G Standalone?

Yes. The modem supports both 5G NSA and SA networks. It is rated for up to 3.4 Gbps downlink on NSA and 2.4 Gbps on SA, with LTE Advanced Pro Cat 19 fallback.

What SIM options does it have?

It has two 4FF physical SIM slots plus embedded MFF2 eSIM hardware that supports up to eight carrier profiles.

What is included with the 1-year Mobile Essentials plan?

It includes NetCloud Manager cloud management, software updates and 24x7 support for the year. It also includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty that applies while a NetCloud subscription is active. A Mobile Advanced plan can be added at any time.

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