Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 Ruggedized 5G Stand Alone, SD-WAN Router for Vehicles

Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 High Performance 5G Ruggedized Modular Router, Embedded eSIM

The R2400 5G Ruggedized Router is purpose-built for mission‑critical, mobile, and harsh environments. It is designed to eliminate gaps, not just survive them. This next‑generation platform delivers unprecedented performance, modularity, and flexibility. Ericsson NetCloud provides remote management, connectivity, network, security, location, and IoT services to connect everything in the vehicle. The R2400 harnesses the increased speed, performance, and low latency of 5G Stand Alone (SA) networks to support advanced applications and critical communications. The reimagined modular design of the R2400 supports up to five internal and external 5G SA modems for multi-carrier deployments, and they can be field-upgradable as modem technology advances, extending router lifespan and protecting investment. As the first router of the Ericsson Cradlepoint portfolio with Dual-SIM Dual Standby, the R2400 offers quick failover and provides visibility into the standby network, eliminating a blind switchover. Its embedded eSIM provides deployment flexibility and allows carrier switching without changing physical SIMs. The ruggedized 5G networking platform can withstand extreme temperature ranges, harsh environments, and hazardous locations while delivering enterprise-class reliability, scalability, centralized management, and robust security.

Real-Time Kinematics, GNSS/GPS, and Dead Reckoning enable pinpoint fleet locations with up to centimeter-level accuracy and low-latency updates for real-time GPS and tracking. When coupled with the Ericsson NetCloud Advanced Mobile Service plan, it provides threat management, web filtering, application visibility, and analytics.

The R2400 offers 2.5x more edge compute capacity than other Ericsson Cradlepoint mobile routers. This additional power enables organizations to implement real-time AI inference and onboard mission-critical applications at the edge, improving performance. The R2400 enables organizations to be more efficient and agile by deploying edge application capabilities, from situational awareness and route optimization to predictive maintenance and safety monitoring.

NetCloud Mobile Package

The R2400 Series is part of a NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials 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 R2400 can also support NetCloud Exchange services, which provide Zero Trust Network Access and 5G-optimized SD-WAN.

High-Performance Captive Modem

The R2400 includes an embedded 5G SA modem that automatically switches to Cat 20 LTE when the vehicle exits 5G coverage. The 5G SA modem provides access to advanced 5G services, such as network slicing for dedicated spectrum and airtime, through carrier offerings. In addition, the R2400 router's modular design supports up to four Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 captive modem managed accessories, providing additional active or passive WAN connections that can be deployed flexibly to address space constraints or boost performance. The RC1250 is designed for simple plug-and-play, connecting via 2.5GbE ports for easy future upgrades. Along with the continually improving NetCloud platform, the R2400 and RC1250 pairing provides future expansion and the best investment protection available. In addition to multiple cellular connections, the R2400 can connect to satellite receivers for reliable coverage in and out of cellular range. This is where safer operations, faster decisions, and more reliable mobility begin.

Key Features of the Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400

• 2x faster performance with security services enabled, providing a reliable upload for video and data
• 10x faster carrier failover on a single modem with Dual-SIM Dual Standby for uninterrupted communications
• 30-second failover with visibility to the second network
• Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) and Dead-Reckoning for down-to-1cm accuracy to pinpoint vehicle location
• Gain fast, reliable connectivity with 5G NR / Cat 20 LTE, providing fast upload for video and data
• A modular design that supports 1 to 5 active 5G SA modems (with the RC1250 captive modem accessory)
• Prioritize access to public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity
• 2.5x more edge compute for real-time AI inference and on-board mission-critical applications, improving performance
• Extend your deployment and enable customized solutions with powerful edge compute capabilities, including containers, connectors, SDKs, and API support
• Wi-Fi 7 with split mode configuration: 4x4 or dual 2x2 MIMO
• Supports up to 4 captive cellular modems
• 6  Ethernet ports - Quad 2.5 Gigabit and dual 1 Gigabit 
• GPIO, CAN bus, and digital I/O
• GPS with discrete dead reckoning
• Take advantage of 5G network slices to segment and isolate applications or devices, prioritize traffic, and have greater control over wireless network services
• Change carriers over the air quickly and easily with built-in eSIM capability
• Class 1, Div 2 certification

Contact Us About Data Plans

Enable your R2400 with a cost-effective monthly data plan to ensure it's 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 setup instructions are on this page.

High-Performance Antenna Options

See the Accessories tab or the R2400 Antenna page for a list of Ericsson Cradlepoint-approved, high-performance antennas. Manufactured by top-tier companies like Parsec, Panorama, Mobile Mark, and Taoglas, these omnidirectional antennas are compatible with the R2400 router. Most include low-loss extension cables and mounting brackets so you can locate the antenna where you need it for the best signal strength. These antennas are built for demanding environments and are ideal for vehicles, machines, industrial operations, and outdoor locations.

Configurations

MB01-R2400-5GF-NA-A, R2400 router and 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB03-R2400-5GF-NA-A, Same as above, with a 3-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan
MB05-R2400-5GF-NA-A, Same as above, with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials plan

MBA01-R2400-5GF-NA-A, R2400 router and 1-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials, and Advanced plan
MBA01-R2400-5GF-NA-A, Same as above, with a 3-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials and Advanced plan
MBA01-R2400-5GF-NA-A, Same as above, with a 5-year NetCloud Mobile Performance Essentials and Advanced plan

Data plans, SIM cards, and NetCloud renewals are available. Contact Westward Sales for a quote.

Overview of Ericsson Cradlepoint's R2400 Router

In the Box

1. R2400 Router
2. GPIO & Power Cable, Mini-fit, 2x2, 3 M, 2x18 AWG, 2x22 AWG
3. Small Accessories kit