Citizens depend on the federal government for agile action and consistent services - and the government depends on wireless edge solutions for federal provided by Cradlepoint. From military bases and disaster response to offices and remote work, U.S. agencies need highly secure and reliable access to mission-critical information and applications. The Federal Information Processing Standard 140-3 (FIPS 140-3) is an information technology security accreditation program for validating that the cryptographic modules produced by private sector companies meet well-defined security standards. Cradlepoint’s FIPS 140-3 Inside certifications allows continued support of its commitment to deliver highly-secure, cloud-managed networking solutions for mission-critical applications and environments that require the strictest of protections. The E300 FIPS cellular router from Cradlepoint provides leading-edge Gigabit-Class, 5G-optimized LTE connectivity. This cellular router is bundled in the NetCloud Enterprise Branch Plan, which includes a NetCloud service subscription, software updates, 24x7 support, on-demand training, and a limited lifetime warranty.
With the Cradlepoint E300 and NetCloud, you’ll get full routing, a stateful firewall, VPN support, Ethernet switching, a 10G SFP slot, Wi-Fi 6, and GPS. The variety of wired and wireless interfaces makes it easy to connect a wide array of devices and local area networks. The high-performance internal 5G modem with WiFi provides massive upload and download speed and immediate cellular connectivity right out of the box. There’s no need to wait for a wired connection to be installed by the local ISP. The Cradlepoint E300 FIPS may be used as the primary network connection or to back up (failover) a more extensive system.
The NetCloud Enterprise Branch plan enables rapid deployment and remote management of wireless WAN networks located anywhere in the world. Its visibility and control functions define and distribute global policies for advanced routing, traffic control, and security. It captures business intelligence on health and status, alerts, security posture, network conditions, and carrier usage. The comprehensive package offers users and applications safe connections to the Internet from any remote site. NetCloud offers IT professionals and end-users substantial data throughput, reliability, and simplified management in an easy-to-use compact solution.
![]() | Router ServicesA next-generation processor handles demanding routing services, DMVPN, IPsec, GRE, and other VPN tunneling technologies.Security ServicesThe NetCloud Essentials and Advanced package includes a stateful zone-based firewall and threat protection. It enhances the E300's ability to meet evolving security needs.
Connection ManagerManage all WAN connections from a single software-defined policy. The E300 modem software ensures a fast wireless connection while maintaining a high level of resiliency.
Cloud ServicesNetCloud Manager with zero-touch deployment delivers policies across groups of endpoints. Create a cloud-based VPN network and gain insights and analytics for troubleshooting and diagnostics. |
The E300 is equipped with a variety of connections to handle nearly any networking scenario. It is equipped with an internal 5-port Ethernet switch, one 10 Gigabit SFP slot for a fiber optic run, and 2x2 MIMO 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi 6. The Cradlepoint E300 has a modem expansion slot that is 5G-Optimized, meaning it will accept a future 5G-compatible modem or a current MC400 module. Being 5G upward compatible offers investment protection when the next generation of networks rolls out.
Enable your E300 with a cost-effective monthly data plan to ensure your router is ready to deploy. Select Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T, and the data plan size from 100 MB to Unlimited GB. You are billed monthly; there’s no long-term contract. Plus, manage all of your fielded gateways from a single cloud-based web portal.
You can purchase a SIM card from this page. It will be mailed to you in 2 to 3 business days. After you receive your card, sign up for a data plan at Mobility Help Desk. The set up instructions are on this page.
On the Accessories tab or E300 antenna page, you’ll find Cradlepoint-approved antennas which mate the E300 branch router. Designed with performance and reliability in mind, these omnidirectional and directional antennas significantly improve signal quality and upload and download speeds for the Cradlepoint E300. In addition, they come with low-loss cables and convenient mounting brackets so you can position the antenna where the cellular signal is strongest.
TAA-BFA1-03005GB-FN, E300 - 5G router with 5G modem and NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials and Advanced Plan, 1-year subscription
TAA-BFA3-03005GB-FN, Same as above with 3-year subscription
TAA-BFA5-03005GB-FN, Same as above with 5-year subscription
The NetCloud Branch package with the E300 FIPS router is a smart choice for primary or failover WAN communications in your business. To complement your E300 FIPS with active SIM cards, data plan, and high-performance antennas, speak with a Cradlepoint specialist at Westward Sales.
Technology | |
Category | Cellular Router |
Cellular Interface | |
Carrier | Multi-carrier (SIM-based auto-carrier selection) |
Category | 5G |
SIM Holder | Dual SIM slots per modem |
Networks | LTE frequency bands and carrier aggregation per data sheet. |
Network Management | |
Firewall Features | RADIUS and TACACS+, IEEE 802.1x authentication, Zscaler integration, certificate support, ALGs, MAC address filtering, Advanced Security Mode (local user management only), client web filtering, IP filtering, content filtering (basic), website filtering |
IP Suite | VLAN 802.1Q, DHCP (Server, Client, and Relay), DNS and DNS Proxy, DMZ, Multicast/Multicast Proxy, MAC address filtering, LLDP, UPnP |
VPN Features | IPsec Tunnel (up to 20 concurrent sessions), IKEv2 support (includes MOBIKE), OpneVPN (SSL VPN), L2TP, GRE Tunnel, OSPF/BGP/RIP, Route Filters (Access Control Lists, Prefix Filters, Route Maps, Communities for BGP), Per-Interface Routing, Static Routing, Policy-based Routing, NAT-less Routing, Virtual Server/Port Forwarding, NEMO/DMNR, IPv6, VTI Tunnel support, VRRP, STP, NHRP |
QoS | IEEE 802.1p/q AutoQoS with DSCP and Priority Queuing, prioritization of VoIP services with segmentation |
System Configuration | NetCloud Manager, NetCloud Perimter gateway, SDK support, Web UI, API, CLI, Data Usage Alerts (router and per client), Advanced Troubleshooting (support), Device Alerts, SNMP, SMS control, out-of-band management (OOBM) via USB to serial port |
Reliability | Advanced Modem Failure Check, Failover/Failback |
Cloud Protocols | NetCloud Branch Essentials and Advanced plans with cloud-based management with SIP ALG and NAT to allow VoIP and UC communications to traverse firewall, private network support (wired and 4G WAN) |
Wireless | |
Cellular Frequencies | 600 MHz - 6 GHz |
Wi-Fi Frequencies | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
Antenna Type | 4 x SMA cellular connectors (E300-C18), 2 x SMA cellular connectors (E300-C4D), Internal 2x2 MIMO (WiFi), 1 x SMA GNSS connector |
WLAN Operation Mode | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-radio, dual-band with concurrent operation on 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies, 2x2 MIMO |
Wireless Security | WEP Auto, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise |
Interfaces | |
LAN Ports | 5 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000TX) LAN or WLAN with port speed control, WiFi and WAN, WAN/LAN affinity, IP passthrough, standby, load balancing, failover, DynDNS, and Split DNS |
USB | 1 USB 2.0 |
Console Port | Serial port for out-of-band management of a connected device |
Power | |
Input Voltage | 12 VDC, AC/DC power adapter included |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | 5.3 x 10.6 x 1.7 in (135 x 270 x 44 mm) |
Mounting | Desktop (feet included) or wall mount (fasteners included) |
LED Indicators | Power, WiFi broadcast, signal strength, WAN status, and modem status |
Ratings | |
Operating Temperature | 0 to 45° C |
Humidity | 10 to 90% non-condensing |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Safety Standards | UL/CUL, CB Scheme, EN60950-1, EN 62368 |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime with active NetCloud plan |
Download Name | File Size |
Cradlepoint Antenna Reference Guide V3 | 598.79KB |
Cradlepoint Branch Brochure | 1.26MB |
Cradlepoint NetCloud Branch Features | 84.96KB |
Cradlepoint E300 Product Brief | 243.75KB |
Cradlepoint E300 Datasheet | 8.9MB |