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Cradlepoint E3000 5G Branch Router with Wi-Fi 6 and 3-Year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced (TAA)

5GMPN TAA-BFA3-30005GB-GN
  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Dual SIM
  • 5+ × 2.5 Gb+ Ethernet
  • GPS/GNSS
  • PoE out
  • FirstNet Ready
$4,011.00

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Overview

The Cradlepoint E3000 TAA-BFA3-30005GB-GN bundles the E3000 enterprise branch router, an embedded 5G modem (5GB) and Wi-Fi with a 3-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced plan. It is the TAA-compliant ordering option for U.S. federal government buyers and does not use the FIPS variant. The metal chassis handles routing, security, PoE switching and 4x4 Wi-Fi 6, rated to 2 Gbps stateful firewall throughput.

  • Embedded 5GB modem: 5G FR1 NSA/SA plus LTE Advanced Pro Cat 20, dual 2FF SIM, CBRS Band 48
  • 9 x GbE, 1 x 2.5GbE and 1 x 10GbE SFP+, all LAN/WAN switchable
  • 4 x 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4 ports, up to 90 W each (140 W total)
  • Dual-band 4x4 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6 with WPA3, up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz
  • 2 Gbps stateful firewall, 1.5 Gbps IPS, 400 Mbps IPsec VPN, 20 VPN tunnels
  • MC400 modular modem slot for dual-modem connectivity
  • 3-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced; TAA-compliant SKU
  • Open a site on 5G from day one and keep it as failover once wired broadband arrives

The Cradlepoint E3000 is an enterprise branch router for fixed offices, healthcare, financial services and retail sites that need strong security performance in a single appliance. TAA-BFA3-30005GB-GN is the TAA-compliant, non-FIPS ordering option for U.S. federal government procurement. It pairs the E3000 with the embedded 5GB 5G modem, Wi-Fi, and three years of NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced.

The embedded modem runs 5G FR1 in NSA and SA modes with LTE Advanced Pro Category 20 and dual 2FF SIM slots. Its bands include n71, n41, n77, n78 and n79, plus CBRS Band 48 for private cellular networks. On the wired side you get nine GbE ports, a 2.5GbE port and a 10GbE SFP+ port, all LAN/WAN switchable. Four 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4 ports supply up to 90 W each from a 140 W budget. Wi-Fi 6 is dual-band 4x4 MU-MIMO with WPA3, up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Cradlepoint rates the E3000 at 2 Gbps stateful firewall, 1.5 Gbps with IPS and application-aware services, and 400 Mbps point-to-point IPsec VPN. It handles 20 concurrent VPN tunnels, 130,000 TCP sessions, up to 64 VLANs and around 100 typical clients. You can add an MC400 modem for dual cellular connections, or pair two routers with VRRP for hardware redundancy.

NetCloud Essentials + Advanced adds a zone-based firewall, intrusion prevention, SD-WAN and Connection Manager for wired and wireless WAN policy. NetCloud Manager provides zero-touch deployment and group policy. The plan also includes 24x7 support and software updates for the full term. A limited lifetime hardware warranty applies while the NetCloud subscription remains active.

Ideal for

  • Federal government branch offices that require TAA-compliant networking equipment
  • Healthcare, financial services and retail locations that need firewall and IPS performance at the edge
  • Day-one 5G connectivity for new sites, then hybrid wired-plus-5G failover
  • PoE-heavy branches powering cameras, access points and IoT devices
  • Centrally managed multi-site deployments using NetCloud Manager

Specifications

Power

Input
100-240 VAC, 2.3 A
Output
54 VDC, 3.34 A
Consumption
Idle 17 W / Typical 19 W / Heavy 24 W
Power Supply
External power supply (included)

General

MPN
TAA-BFA3-30005GB-GN
UPC
810007809014
Brand
Cradlepoint (Ericsson Cradlepoint)
Model
Cradlepoint E3000
Region
U.S. Federal Government
FIPS Sku
No (non-FIPS variant)
Package Plan
3-Year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials + Advanced Plans
TAA Compliant
Yes
Product Status
Active
Subscription Term
3 years
Ordering Guide Plan
TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced
Hardware Configuration
5GB with Wi-Fi

Package

Included Items
E3000 router, power supply, 4 cellular antennas, 3-year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced
Shipping Weight
8 lb

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

PoE
4 x 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4, up to 90 W per port, 140 W total budget
Wi-Fi
4x4 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi 6, dual-band concurrent, 1,148 Mbps (2.4 GHz) / 2,400 Mbps (5 GHz), WPA3
Modem
Embedded 5GB (this SKU) or C18B modem, 4 x SMA; optional MC400 dual modem
Ethernet
9 x GbE RJ45, 1 x 2.5GbE RJ45, 1 x 10GbE SFP+ (all LAN/WAN switchable)
GNSS GPS
1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector (C18B modem only)
Supported SFP
Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL, FTLF1318P3BTL
Expansion Console
MC400 slot (1 Gbps), USB 2.0 Type A, expansion slot (MC20BT BLE), RJ45 console
Supported SFP Plus
Finisar FTLX8574D3BCL, FTLX1475D3BCL, FCBG110SD1Cxx

Wi-Fi Power

IC
2.4 GHz 26.22 dBm; 5150–5250 MHz 21.70 dBm; 5725–5850 MHz 28.65 dBm (conducted)
Fcc
2.4 GHz 26.22 dBm; 5150–5250 MHz 28.63 dBm; 5725–5850 MHz 28.65 dBm (conducted)

Performance

Stateful Firewall
2 Gbps
Layer2 Layer3 Vlans
Up to 64
Typical Client Count
100
Concurrent VPN Tunnels
20
Concurrent Tcp Sessions
130,000
Point TO Point Ipsec VPN
400 Mbps
Sase Secure Connect SD WAN
IPsec 400 Mbps; Microtunnel 600 Mbps
Ips Application Aware Client Analytics
1.5 Gbps

Reliability

Calculated MTBF
E3000-5GB: 997,468 hours; E3000-C18B: 997,408 hours (Telcordia SR332, 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 Level 1 module in process — FIPS models only; this SKU is the non-FIPS variant
Substance Compliance
WEEE, RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65

Cloud Services

Support
Support for the full subscription term
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty with active NetCloud plan
Service Plans
NetCloud Service for Enterprise Branch
Service Add Ons
NetCloud Exchange, NetCloud Advanced
Software Updates
Via NetCloud Manager for the full term
Device Management
NetCloud Manager for the full term

Product Summary

PoE
Yes
Wi-Fi
Dual-band, dual-concurrent; 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Category
Branch
GPS GNSS
Passive
USB Ports
1
Throughput
2 Gbps (firewall)
Form Factor
Metal
VPN Tunnels
20
Five G Status
5G embedded or LTE options
Ethernet Ports
9 x GbE, 1 x 2.5 GbE, 1 x SFP+ (LAN/WAN switchable)
Cloud Management
Yes
Special Features
5G embedded or paired with W-Series Adapters, dual modem, FirstNet Ready, private cellular, NetCloud Exchange, PoE+, 2.5 GbE, SFP+, WPA3
Dual Modem Support
Yes
Subscription Terms
1, 3 & 5 years
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Wireless Connectivity
5G or LTE
Private Cellular Network
Yes — CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G
Network Operator Standards
PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global)

Cellular Modem 5gb

SMS
Yes
GNSS
Passive GNSS (multiplexed with DIV/MIMO2 ports)
MIMO
4x4 MIMO
Three G
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
Antennas
4 x external 600 MHz–6 GHz paddle antennas included (SMA female)
Modulation
Up to 256 QAM DL / 256 QAM UL
Regulatory
FCC, IC, CE, RCM
Technology
5G FR1 NSA/SA + LTE Advanced Pro Cat 20, dual 2FF SIM, 3GPP Rel. 15
5G NR Bands
NSA/SA: n1 (2100), n2 (1900), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n12 (700), n20 (800), n25 (1900), n28 (700), n38 (2600), n40 (2300), n41 (2500), n48 (3500), n66 (1700/2100), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500), n79 (4900)
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)
Three G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 19
Transmit Power
5G NR 23 ± 1.5 dBm; ENDC 20 ± 1 dBm; LTE 23 ± 1 dBm; HPUE 25 ± 1 dBm (B41 SA)
Carrier Aggregation
LTE: 7 CA DL / 2 CA UL; ENDC: 1 CA DL / 1 CA UL
Private Cellular Network
Yes, FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)
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

Questions buyers ask

What is the difference between the -GN and -FN versions?

Both are TAA-compliant E3000 bundles with a 3-year Essentials + Advanced plan. The -FN part is the FIPS variant, and this -GN part is the standard, non-FIPS TAA version.

What cellular technology does it use?

The embedded 5GB modem supports 5G FR1 in NSA and SA modes plus LTE Advanced Pro Category 20. It has dual 2FF SIM slots and covers bands including n41, n71, n77, n78 and CBRS n48.

How much PoE power is available?

Four 802.3bt PoE Type 3/4 ports provide up to 90 W per port, with a 140 W total PoE budget.

Are antennas included?

Yes. Four external 600 MHz–6 GHz cellular paddle antennas with SMA connectors are included, along with the external power supply.

What does the NetCloud plan cover?

Over three years it provides NetCloud Manager cloud management, software updates, security and SD-WAN capabilities, and 24x7 support. The hardware's limited lifetime warranty applies while the subscription is active.

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