The R2100 Series 5G Ruggedized Router is designed for vehicle and IoT deployments. This high-bandwidth, exterior-mounted solution provides mass transit, public safety, and other organizations optimal cellular performance in a uniquely flexible form factor. It is designed to be mounted on the rooftop of a vehicle or attached to IoT cabinet enclosures. The Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 5G router with Cat 20 performance & NetCloud. Integrates modem, antennas, & router in a rugged casing. The R2100 integrates the modem, antennas, and router into a single aerodynamic, IP67-rated casing that protects against weather, vibration, and shock allowing for simplified deployment. It is available with or without Wi-Fi 6 and can be deployed as a self-contained router or to supplement an existing router as a 5G adapter. Since antenna cables are no longer needed, many vehicle installations will only require one power cable and a single small hole to the router on the roof.
The R2100 Series is part of a NetCloud Mobile Performance or NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Package. Ericsson NetCloud provides connectivity, network, security, and location services to connect everything in the vehicle or IoT deployment while providing access to IT for remote management, troubleshooting, and analytics. When coupled with the Advanced Mobile Performance service plan, organizations gain a full suite of security and AVL capabilities, including threat management, web filtering, application visibility, analytics, and advanced GNSS/GPS functionality with location tracking and cellular coverage maps. The Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 can also support the NetCloud Exchange services, which provide Zero Trust Network Access and 5G Optimized SD-WAN.
Customers can add 5G to a current installation by deploying the R2100 series as a Captive Modem with supported Ericsson Cradlepoint controlling routers. This allows them both to be managed in a NetCloud Manager as a single entity. The NetCloud management system treats the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 as an internal modem, eliminating the need for a separate license. Similarly, for select controlling routers, the R2100 Series can serve as an additional Wi-Fi source in captive mode to expand coverage for applications such as video offload. The R2100 Series can be PoE powered while providing a high-performance 5G connection over Ethernet.
Enable your R2100 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.
MB01-2105-5GB-GA, R2100 router with Wi-Fi (Mobile) and 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB03-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 3-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB05-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MBA1-2105-5GB-GA, R2100 router with Wi-Fi (Mobile), 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials, and Advanced plan
MBA3-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 3-year NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials and Advanced plan
MBA5-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials and Advanced plan
TB03-2105-5GB-GA, R2100 router with Wi-Fi (IoT) and 3-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan
TB05-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan
TBA3-2105-5GB-GA, R2100 router with Wi-Fi (IoT), 3-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan, and Advanced plan
TBA5-2105-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan and Advanced plan
MB01-2155-5GB-GA, R2100 router without Wi-Fi (Mobile) and 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB03-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 3-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB05-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MBA1-2155-5GB-GA, R2100 router without Wi-Fi (Mobile), 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials, and Advanced plan
MBA3-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 3-year NetCloud Branch LTE Adapter Essentials and Advanced plan
MBA5-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials and Advanced plan
TC03-2155-5GB-GA, R2100 router without Wi-Fi (IoT) and 3-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan
TC05-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan
TCA3-2155-5GB-GA, R2100 router without Wi-Fi (IoT), 3-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan, and Advanced plan
TCA5-2155-5GB-GA, Same as above with a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials plan and Advanced plan
Data plans, SIM cards, and NetCloud renewals are available. Contact Westward Sales for a quote.
Technology | |
Category | Cellular Router |
Ethernet Ports | 2.5 Gigabit |
Cellular Interface | |
Carrier | AT&T and Verizon, FirstNet Ready™ and Verizon Response Verified |
Category | Cat 20 (4.14 Gbps download / 660 Mbps upload) |
SIM Holder | 1 SIM slot (4FF form factor) |
Networks | LTE, 5G NR, and WCDMA bands (frequency bands and carrier aggregation per data sheet) |
Antenna | 4 cellular internal antennas |
Network Management | |
Firewall Features | 900 Mbps throughput |
VPN Features | VPN Tunnel Count - 10 |
Protocols | Optimizing routing, VPN, SD-WAN, group policy management, and security |
Cloud Protocols | NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials cloud-based management and optional Advanced plan. Includes group policy definition, reports, troubleshooting, analytics dashboards, cellular coverage maps, SDK, and API |
Wireless | |
Wi-Fi Frequencies | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz (dual-band, dual-concurrent) |
Power | WiFi: 23 dBm conducted (2.4 GHz) and 21.90 dBm conducted (5.0 Ghz) |
Interfaces | |
Wireless | 2x2 MU-MIMO IEEE 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with DFS |
GPS | Passive |
Console Port | Serial port for out-of-band management of a connected device |
Ignition | Automatic ON and time-delay OFF |
Power | |
Power Consumption | 14.5 W typical, 17 W maximum, 8 W Idle (at 12 V input) |
Input Voltage | 9 to 36 VDC (requires in-line fuse for vehicle installations) |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | 4.5 x 15.7 x 3.2 in (115 x 386 x 82 mm) |
Weight | 3 lb. 4 oz. (1.46 kg) |
Shock / Vibration | MIL-STD-810G and SAEJ1455 |
LED Indicators | Power, WiFi broadcast, GPS, signal strength, 4G and 5G connection, and LAN activity |
Ratings | |
Operating Temperature | –30° to 70° C (–22° F to 158° F) |
Humidity | 5 to 95% non-condensing |
RoHS Compliant | Yes along with WEEE, REACH, California Prop 65 |
Certifications | FCC, IC, CE, PTCRB, RCM, GCF-CC, IP67, FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline |
Safety Standards | UL/CUL, CB Scheme, EN60950-1, EN62368, E-Mark |
Warranty | Limited Lifetime with active NetCloud plan |
Download Name | File Size |
Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 Quick Start Guide | 873.63KB |
Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 Series Datasheet | 1.49MB |
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170716-001 | Ericsson Cradlepoint 170716-001 AC/DC Power Supply for Routers | $24.99 | ||
170717-000 | Ericsson Cradlepoint 170717-000 AC/DC Power Supply for Routers | $24.99 | ||
170905-000 | Ericsson Cradlepoint 170905-000 Vehicle Mounting Foam for the R2100 Router | $39.99 | ||
170906-000 | Ericsson Cradlepoint 170906-000 Vehicle Mounting Extension Bolt for the R2100 Router | $69.99 |