The Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400 is a ruggedized, secure router that provides reliable connectivity for in-vehicle deployments. 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 allows for up to five internal and external, 5G SA modems for multi-carrier deployments, which can be field-upgradable as modem technology updates for a longer router lifespan and investment protection. 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 wide temperature extremes, harsh environments, and hazardous locations while delivering enterprise-class standards of reliability, scalability, centralized management, and robust security.
5G SA as an Embedded and Distributed High-Performance Solution
The R2400 includes an embedded 5G SA modem that can automatically connect to Cat 20 LTE if the vehicle moves outside of 5G coverage. The 5G SA modem provides access to advanced 5G services such as network slicing for dedicated spectrum and airtime with carrier offerings. In addition, the R2400 router’s modular design can connect up to four Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 captive modem managed accessories which provide additional active or passive WAN connections that can be deployed flexibly to meet space constraints or boost performance. The RC1250 is designed with a simple plug-and-play capability connecting via 2.5GbE ports for easy future upgrade options. Along with the continually improved NetCloud platform, the R2400 and RC1250 pairing ensures the ability for 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.
Advanced Location Services Functionality
The R2400 router is enabled with Real-Time Kinematics (RTK) and dead-reckoning, which delivers centimeter-level location accuracy and precise tracking even in challenging environments. The result is reliable, continuous positioning when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable, enabling smarter, location-aware applications with confidence. When coupled with the Ericsson NetCloud Advanced Mobile service plan, it provides threat management, web filtering, application visibility, and analytics.
NetCloud uses GNSS/GPS and 5G/4G cellular health to provide precise analytics about location and signal strength. Data can be mapped to display both the current and historical locations of a vehicle, as well as generate detailed coverage maps that display cellular health, allowing users to gain operational insights and solve problems. The R2400 with SD-WAN provides resilient in-vehicle connections by optimizing traffic across LTE, 5G, 5G stand-alone network slices, satellite, and Wi-Fi as WAN.
