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Cradlepoint E3000 5G Branch Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 1-Year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced, TAA

5GMPN TAA-BFA1-30005GB-GN
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Dual SIM
  • 5+ × 2.5 Gb+ Ethernet
  • GPS/GNSS
  • PoE out
  • FirstNet Ready
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Overview

The Cradlepoint E3000 combines an embedded 5G modem, Wi-Fi 6, PoE switching, routing and security in one metal enterprise branch router. This TAA-compliant SKU (TAA-BFA1-30005GB-GN) is offered for U.S. Federal Government ordering. It includes a 1-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced package covering cloud management, support and software updates, with zone-based firewall, intrusion prevention and threat protection.

  • Embedded 5GB modem: 5G FR1 NSA/SA and LTE Advanced Pro Category 20, dual 2FF SIM slots
  • 9 x GbE, 1 x 2.5GbE and 1 x 10GbE SFP+ ports, all LAN/WAN switchable
  • 4 x 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4 ports, up to 90 W per port, 140 W total budget
  • 4x4 MU-MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi 6: 1,148 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2,400 Mbps (5 GHz)
  • 2 Gbps stateful firewall, 1.5 Gbps IPS/application-aware services, 20 concurrent VPN tunnels
  • MC400 modular modem slot for dual-modem connectivity
  • TAA-compliant SKU with a 1-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced package
  • Starts branch operations immediately over 5G or LTE, with no wait for wired service

The Cradlepoint E3000 is an all-in-one enterprise branch router. It brings together routing, security, PoE switching and Wi-Fi 6 with an embedded 5G modem, so fixed offices, healthcare sites, financial branches and retail stores can connect on day one without waiting for a wired line. Part number TAA-BFA1-30005GB-GN pairs the E3000-5GB hardware with a 1-year Ericsson NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced package. It is a TAA-compliant ordering option for the U.S. Federal Government. This is the non-FIPS version; the FIPS 140-3 configuration is sold under a separate part number.

The embedded 5GB modem supports 5G FR1 in NSA and SA modes with LTE Advanced Pro Category 20 and dual 2FF SIM slots. Peak rates reach up to 4.14 Gbps downlink and 660 Mbps uplink, and four external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas are included. The modem is certified on AT&T, EE, T-Mobile and Verizon. An MC400 modular modem slot adds a second cellular link, and Connection Manager governs wired and wireless WAN connections from one policy.

For the branch LAN, the router has nine Gigabit ports, one 2.5GbE port and one 10GbE SFP+ port, all LAN/WAN switchable. It adds four 802.3bt PoE ports (up to 90 W each, 140 W total) and 4x4 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 rated at 1,148 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz. The datasheet lists 2 Gbps stateful firewall, 1.5 Gbps IPS, 20 concurrent VPN tunnels and 130,000 concurrent TCP sessions.

Essentials + Advanced delivers routing, VPN, SD-WAN, zone-based firewall, intrusion prevention and threat protection. NetCloud Manager adds zero-touch deployment, group policies and analytics dashboards. Support and software updates run for the full term, with a limited lifetime hardware warranty while a NetCloud plan remains active.

Ideal for

  • Federal government offices that require TAA-compliant networking equipment
  • Healthcare, financial-services and retail branches that need integrated firewall and IPS
  • Day-one 5G connectivity for new or temporary branch sites
  • Wired broadband primary with 5G/LTE failover for resilient hybrid WAN
  • Powering PoE cameras, phones and access points directly from the branch router

Specifications

Wi-Fi

Radios
Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent (2.4/5 GHz)
Roaming
802.11k, 802.11v
Antennas
External 4x4 antennas
Security
WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open
Standard
4x4 MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with DFS
Optimization
Global Optimized Wi-Fi
Data Rate 5ghz
2,400 Mbps (5 GHz)
Data Rate 2 4ghz
1,148 Mbps (2.4 GHz)

Power

Input
100–240 VAC, 2.3 A
Output
54 VDC, 3.34 A
Power Supply
External power supply included
Consumption Idle
17 W idle
Consumption Heavy
24 W heavy
Consumption Typical
19 W typical

General

MPN
TAA-BFA1-30005GB-GN
UPC
840292704923
Brand
Cradlepoint
Model
Cradlepoint E3000
Category
Branch
Form Factor
Metal
Manufacturer
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless (Ericsson Cradlepoint)
Product Status
Active
Hardware Configuration
E3000-5GB with Wi-Fi

Package

FIPS
No (non-FIPS SKU)
Plan
1-Year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced Plans
Region
U.S. Federal Government
TAA Compliant
Yes
Available Terms
1, 3 & 5 years
Shipping Weight
7.70 lb
Subscription Term
1 year
Ordering Guide Plan
TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced

Cellular

SIM
Dual SIM, 2FF
SMS
Yes
GNSS
Passive GNSS via DIV/MIMO2 antenna ports
MIMO
4x4 MIMO
Umts 3g
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
Antennas
4 x external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas included (SMA female)
Modulation
Up to 256 QAM DL/UL (UL 256 QAM on particular carrier equipment only)
Regulatory
FCC, IC, CE, RCM
Technology
5G FR1 NSA/SA + LTE Advanced Pro Cat 20 (3GPP Rel. 15)
NR 5G Bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
NR 5G Modes
NSA and SA
Peak Uplink
Up to 660 Mbps (2 layers LTE + TDD, 100 MHz BW, 256 QAM, SISO)
LTE Fdd Bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B66, B71
LTE Tdd Bands
B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48
Peak Downlink
Up to 4.14 Gbps (20 layers LTE + TDD, 100 MHz BW, 256 QAM, 4x4)
Umts 3g Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
Transmit Power
5G NR 23 dBm ±1.5; ENDC 20 dBm ±1; LTE 23 dBm ±1; LTE HPUE 25 dBm ±1 (B41 SA only)
Private Cellular
Yes, incl. FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)
Carrier Aggregation LTE
up to 7 CA DL, 2 CA UL
Carrier Aggregation Endc
LTE + 5G NR ENDC: 1 CA DL, 1 CA UL
Network Operator Standards
PTCRB (U.S., Canada); GCF (Worldwide)
Public Safety Certifications
FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline Verified
Network Operator Certifications
AT&T, EE, T-Mobile, Verizon

Physical

Weight
1.98 kg (4 lb 6 oz)
Dimensions
160 x 320 x 44 mm (6.3 x 12.6 x 1.7 in)

Interfaces

USB
1 x USB 2.0 Type A (5 V, 500 mA, 2.5 W)
Modem
Embedded 5GB low/mid-band modem, 4 x SMA connectors
Console
1 x RJ45 Console
Ethernet
9 x GbE RJ45, 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45, 1 x 10GbE SFP+ (all LAN/WAN switchable)
PoE Ports
4 x 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4, up to 90 W per port
Expansion Slot
1 x Expansion Slot; MC20BT Bluetooth LE module
GNSS Connector
SMA GNSS connector on C18B modem only
PoE Power Budget
140 W total
Modular Modem Slot
1 x MC400 slot (1 Gbps peak)
Optional Dual Modem
Modular MC400 modem
Supported SFP Modules
Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL, FTLF1318P3BTL
Supported SFP Plus Modules
Finisar FTLX8574D3BCL, FTLX1475D3BCL, FCBG110SD1Cxx

Wi-Fi Power

IC 2 4ghz
26.22 dBm conducted
Fcc 2 4ghz
26.22 dBm conducted
IC 5150 5250 MHz
21.70 dBm conducted
IC 5725 5850 MHz
28.65 dBm conducted
Fcc 5150 5250 MHz
28.63 dBm conducted
Fcc 5725 5850 MHz
28.65 dBm conducted

Performance

Vlans
Up to 64 Layer 2 / Layer 3 VLANs
Sase SD WAN Ipsec
400 Mbps (IPsec)
Stateful Firewall
2 Gbps
Typical Client Count
100
Concurrent VPN Tunnels
20
Concurrent Tcp Sessions
130,000
Sase SD WAN Microtunnel
600 Mbps (Microtunnel)
Point TO Point Ipsec VPN
400 Mbps
Ips App Aware Client Analytics
1.5 Gbps

Reliability

Calculated MTBF
E3000-5GB: 997,468 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C)

Environmental

Storage Humidity
5% to 95%
Operating Humidity
10% to 90%
Storage Temperature
-20 °C to 85 °C (-4 °F to 185 °F)
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

Certifications

Safety
UL/cUL, CB Scheme, EN 62368-1
Security
FIPS 140-3 applies to FIPS models only; not this SKU
Substance Compliance
WEEE, RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65

Cloud Services

Support
phone 24h weekdays + weekend emergency, web 24x7, chat 24x5
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty with active NetCloud plan
Service Plan
NetCloud Service for Enterprise Branch
Service Add Ons
NetCloud Exchange, NetCloud Advanced
Software Updates
Software updates via NetCloud Manager, full term
Device Management
NetCloud Manager, full term

Product Summary

PoE
Yes
GPS GNSS
Passive
USB Ports
1
Cloud Management
Yes
Special Features
5G embedded or with W-Series Adapters, dual modem, FirstNet Ready, private cellular, NetCloud Exchange, PoE+, 2.5 GbE, SFP+, WPA3
Dual Modem Support
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
5G or LTE
Private Cellular Network
Yes — CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G

Questions buyers ask

Is this E3000 a 5G router?

Yes. The E3000-5GB configuration has an embedded modem supporting 5G FR1 NSA/SA and LTE Advanced Pro Category 20, with dual 2FF SIM slots.

Is this SKU FIPS compliant?

No. TAA-BFA1-30005GB-GN is the TAA-compliant non-FIPS version. The FIPS 140-3 configuration is offered as TAA-BFA1-30005GB-FN.

What does the NetCloud Essentials + Advanced package provide?

It provides routing, VPN, SD-WAN, zone-based firewall, intrusion prevention and threat protection, plus NetCloud Manager cloud management. Software updates and 24x7 support are included for the 1-year term.

How is the warranty handled?

The hardware is covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as it has an active NetCloud Service Plan subscription.

Can the E3000 run two cellular connections?

Yes. An MC400 modular modem slot supports a second cellular modem for dual-modem connectivity.

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