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# IBR900 Series Ruggedized Router

*Discontinued*

*Data sheet · 2024-08-16*

![IBR900 Series Ruggedized Router](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt5a01d9eeb64ff951/6a189e1d9c651610b0745172/36409_ibr900-hero-1000px-w.png)

The Ericsson Cradlepoint IBR900 router is a ruggedized, Gigabit-class LTE networking platform. It is designed for persistent connectivity across a wide range of in-vehicle and mobile applications as well as portable or fixed IoT installations. The IBR900 router is available with either Mobile or IoT NetCloud Service plans, which provide features optimized for the differing deployments.

## High Performance Mobile Connectivity

For organizations that depend on field forces and mobile networks, the Ericsson Cradlepoint IBR900 router with the Ericsson NetCloud Mobile service plan provides a ruggedized GPS-enabled, in-vehicle network solution. When coupled with the Advanced Mobile service plan, it provides threat management, web filtering, application visibility, analytics, and advanced GPS functionality including location tracking and cellular coverage maps. The IBR900 accommodates environmentally harsh environments while delivering enterprise-class standards of reliability, scalability, comprehensive management, and security.

## Ruggedized IoT Solution

When coupled with the Ericsson NetCloud Ruggedized IoT service plan, the IBR900 provides a compact, ruggedized, 4G LTE router solution for connecting and protecting IoT devices at scale. It is ideal for IoT deployments including oil and gas monitoring, Smart City infrastructure, and other IoT deployments operating under harsh conditions. With an extensive list of safety and hardening certifications, it can be confidently deployed in the field, in buildings, or in embedded systems to deliver complete visibility, security, and control of connected devices anywhere.

## Notable Features

- Define policies through centralized cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale.
- Gain fast, reliable connectivity with an embedded Cat 11 or Cat 18 LTE modem.
- Add a second cellular modem for simultaneous dual-carrier LTE connectivity.
- Prioritize access on public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity.
- Deploy Wave 2 dual-band, dual-concurrent, Gigabit Wi-Fi for the best possible connections.
- Integrate into Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems with Active GPS.
- Provide a ruggedized solution to endure harsh environments.
- Configure GPIO ports for IoT and vehicle integrations.

- [Product Page](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/ibr900/)
- [NetCloud Service](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/netcloud/netcloud-service/)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://docs.cradlepoint.com/r/IBR900-Getting-Started)

## Key Software Capabilities

Ericsson NetCloud Service for the IBR900 provides everything needed to unlock the power of LTE and connect vehicles, users, and IoT to critical applications and services. The available Ericsson NetCloud IoT or Mobile service plans include the appropriate router software with powerful cloud management features for managing IoT at scale, or mobile-specific features like coverage maps, and application aware analytics. Everything within NetCloud works together, making it easy to deploy, connect, and secure edge applications at scale across the organization.

### Router Services
Next generation hardware provides local processing power to handle demanding router-delivered services, such as support for VPN tunneling encryption including DMVPN, IPsec, GRE, and other tunneling technologies.

### Security Services
NetCloud Service includes security features and options to optimize the IBR900 to meet the evolving security needs of mobile and IoT environments. The service includes stateful zone-based firewall with the ability to add application aware security policies with the Advanced Mobile service plan.

### Connection Manager
Connection Manager provides the ability to manage all WAN connections types including wireless, Wi-Fi as WAN, and wired, from a single software-defined policy. Our custom-built modem software ensures users establish Wireless WAN connectivity faster while maintaining the highest level of resiliency.

### Cloud Services
NetCloud Manager delivers true zero-touch deployment with the ability to define and deliver policy across entire groups of endpoints. Users can create a cloud-orchestrated hub and spoke VPN network and gain insights and analytics required for rapid troubleshooting and diagnostic workflows. Support operations with real time location services and vehicle information.

## Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

| INTERFACES |  |
| --- | --- |
| Modem: | One of the following: Embedded 1200M-B modem 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors Embedded 600M modem 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors Optional dual modem (requires the the COR Extensibility Dock): Modular MC400 Modem |
| Ethernet: | 2 x GbE (LAN/WAN switchable) |
| Wi-Fi: | Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) and 256 QAM support Modes: AP, Wireless Client, and Wi-Fi as WAN 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 1,200 Mbps (5 GHz) 2 x RP-SMA Wi-Fi antenna connectors WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, WEP Auto, Open 802.11k (AP mode only), 802.11v Wi-Fi Alliance Certified |
| Expansion: | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A (output: 5V, 500mA, 2.5W) 1 x Extensibility Port Extensibility Dock 9-Wire Power and GPIO Cable Serial Port Adapter |
| GNSS/GPS: | 1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector |
| GNSS / GPS |  |
| Acquisition: (Time to First Fix) | 32 seconds (cold start) |
| Protocols: | NMEA 0183 |
| Constellations: | 600M GPS Galileo GLONASS BeiDou GNSS 1200M-B GPS Galileo GLONASS BeiDou |
| Accuracy: | Horizontal: 24 VDC requires 2.5A fuse) External DC power supply, 100-240 VAC input, 12 VDC 2A output (included) External DC power supply, 100-240 VAC input, 12 VDC 3A or 5.5A output (optional) |
| Features: | Reverse polarity and transient voltage protection (ISO 7637-2) Ignition sensing (automatic ON & time-delay OFF) |
| Consumption: | Idle: 4 W LTE Tx/Tx: 6.25 W Wi-Fi Tx/Rx: 9 W |
| PHYSICAL |  |
| Size: | 118 x 114 x 30 mm (4.6 x 4.5 x 1.2 in) |
| Weight: | 400 g (14 oz) |
| RELIABILITY |  |
| Calculated MTBF: | IBR900-1200M-B: 905,136 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C) IBR900-600M: 1,149,681 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C) |
| CERTIFICATIONS |  |
| Safety: | UL/cUL CB Scheme EN 60950-1 EN 62368-1 |
| Vehicle: | E-Mark |
| Substance Compliance : | WEEE RoHS, RoHS-2 California Prop 65 |
| Security: | FIPS 140-2 Inside (FIPS models only) |
| Shock/Vibration/Humidity: | MIL STD 810G SAE J1455 |
| Hazardous Locations: | Class 1 Div 2 (IBR900-600M NA only) |
| WI-FI POWER |  |
| FCC: | 2.4 GHz: 28.1 dBm conducted 5150–5250 MHz: 22.55 dBm conducted 5250–5350 MHz: 23.63 dBm conducted 5470–5725 MHz: 23.4 dBm conducted 5725–5850 MHz: 25.45 dBm conducted |
| IC: | 2.4 GHz: 28.1 dBm conducted 5150–5250 MHz: 17.85 dBm conducted 5250–5350 MHz: 18.45 dBm conducted 5470–5725 MHz: 23.4 dBm conducted 5725–5850 MHz: 25.45 dBm conducted |
| Europe: | 2.4 GHz: 15.44 dBm conducted 5150-5250 MHz: 18.86 dBm conducted 5250–5350 MHz: N/A 5470–5725 MHz: N/A 5725–5850 MHz: N/A |
| Australia/New Zealand: | 2.4 GHz: 15.44 dBm conducted 5150-5250 MHz: 18.86 dBm conducted 5250–5350 MHz: N/A 5470–5725 MHz: N/A 5725–5850 MHz: 27.3 dBm conducted |
| PERFORMANCE |  |
| Stateful Firewall: | 940 Mbps |
| Point-to-Point IPsec VPN: | 20 Mbps |
| Concurrent VPN Tunnels: | 10 |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP): | 16,000 |
| Typical Client Count: | 10 † |
| Layer 2 / Layer 3 VLANs: | Up to 64 |
| LEDs |  |
|  | Refer to the IBR900 Series Ruggedized Router Quick Start Guide |

Performance testing conducted based on requirements as defined in RFC2544 using fixed-frame 1518-byte packets. Throughput results reflect uni-directional UDP traffic with less than 1% packet loss as tested with wired connections. Results do not reflect performance of the cellular wireless operator networks.†When Cradlepoint Secure Threat Management or Applications Analytics are enabled in NetCloud Manager, the client count is reduced to 5.

## Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications

| SPECIFICATION | 1200M-B | 600M |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Technology: | Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro Dual SIM slots, mini 2FF form factor SIM-based carrier auto-selection 3GPP Release 12 | Cat 11 LTE Advanced Dual SIM slots, mini 2FF form factor SIM-based auto-carrier selection 3GPP Release 11 |
| 3G: | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
| Carrier Aggregation: | Up to 5 CA downlink, 2 CA uplink See Understanding Carrier Aggregation . | Up to 3 CA downlink, 2 CA uplink See Understanding Carrier Aggregation . |
| Peak Downlink Rates: | LTE: 1 Gbps WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps | LTE: 600 Mbps WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps |
| Peak Uplink Rates: | LTE 150 Mbps WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps | LTE: 75 Mbps WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps |
| MIMO: | 2x2 MIMO | 2x2 MIMO |
| QAM: | Up to 256 | Up to 256 |
| 4G/LTE Bands: | LTE FDD B3 (1800), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B17 (700), B18 (850), B19 (850), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B29 (700), B39 (1900), B41 (2500), B66 (1700), B71 (600) | LTE FDD B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B66 (1700) LTE TDD B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500) |
| 3G Bands: | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 19 | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
| Power: | LTE 23 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted) | LTE 23 dBm ± 1; HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted) |
| Antennas: | SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) | SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) |
| GNSS/GPS: | Active GNSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo DC voltage bias supplied (typical 3.1v) | Active GNSS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo DC voltage bias supplied (typical 3.1v) |
| SMS: | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory: | FCC (U.S.) IC (Canada) | FCC (U.S.) IC (Canada) CE (EU) RCM (AU/NZ) ICASA (ZA) iMDA (SG) SIRM QAS (MY) Ifitel NOM (MX) Subtel (CL/CR) CRC (CO) |
| Network Operator Standards: | PTCRB (U.S.) | PTCRB (U.S.) GCF (Worldwide) |
| Network Operator Certifications † : | AT&T Verizon | AT&T EE Optus Sprint Telstra Verizon |
| Public Safety Network Certifications: | FirstNet Trusted™ Verizon Frontline | ESN Verizon Frontline Verizon Response Verified |
| Private Cellular Network: | N/A | N/A |

†Cellular carriers and operators throughout the world may only require telecom industry certifications, like PTCRB or GCF, to operate on their network. Some carriers require additional testing and approval, beyond telecom certifications. A carrier listed in the approvals section means Cradlepoint completed additional testing and acquired technical approval for that given carrier. Any carrier not listed may not require additional testing or approval beyond telecom industry certifications to operate on their network.

## Physical Measurements & Features

#### SIM Card Info

## Ordering Guide

**NetCloud Mobile and NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials packages** and plans contain all the features and capabilities required for a broad range of mobile, in-vehicle, and IoT applications. Essentials packages include 24x7 support (phone support: 24 hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, web: 24x7, chat: 24x5) and a limited lifetime warranty.

For additional capabilities, a **NetCloud Mobile Advanced Plan **or** NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Advanced Plan** can be added to the NetCloud Mobile or Ruggedized IoT Essentials Package at any time.

See additional details of what is included in the Essential and Advanced NetCloud software: [cradlepoint.com/netcloud-service](/products/netcloud-service/)

#### NetCloud Packages for the IBR900 Series Router

| REGION | MODEM | PACKAGE PLAN | PART NUMBER |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. & Canada: | Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) | Mobile — Essentials Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-0900120B-NNA MAAx-0900120B-NA |
|  | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Mobile — Essentials Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-0900600M-NNA MAAx-0900600M-NA |
|  | No modem | Mobile — Essentials | MAx-0900NM-0NA |
| Mexico: | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Mobile — Essentials Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | MA0x-0900600M-MX MAAx-0900600M-MX |
| U.S. & Canada: | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Mobile FIPS — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-900F600M-XFA |
|  | Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) | Mobile FIPS — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-900F120B-XFA |
|  | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Ruggedized IoT — Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced | TC0y-0900600M-NN TCAy-0900600M-NN |
|  | Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) | Ruggedized IoT — Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced | TC0y-0900120B-NN TCAy-0900120B-NN |
| Mexico | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Ruggedized IoT — Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced | TC0y-0900600M-MX TCAy-0900600M-MX |
| United States: Federal Government | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) No AC power supply or antennas | Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-MAy-0900600M-NNA TAA-MAAy-0900600M-NA |
|  | Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) No AC power supply or antennas | Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials Mobile TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-MAy-0900120B-NNA TAA-MAAy-0900120B-NA |
|  | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) No AC power supply or antennas | FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-MAy-900F600M-XFA |
|  | Cat 18 with Wi-Fi (1000 Mbps) No AC power supply or antennas | FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-MAy-900F120B-XFA |
|  | 1200 Mbps Includes high temp AC power supply & antennas Verizon & AT&T SIMs inserted | FIPS TAA Compliant NC Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-MAX5-900F120B-F0 |
| Europe: European Union, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Mobile — Essentials Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-0900600M-EWA MAAx-0900600M-EA |
|  | No modem | Mobile — Essentials | MAx-0900NM-0WA |
|  | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Ruggedized IoT — Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced | TC0y-0900600M-EM TCAy-0900600M-EM |
| Asia Pacific: Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand & Singapore | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Mobile — Essentials Mobile — Essentials + Advanced | MAx-0900600M-PWA MAAx-0900600M-PA |
|  | No modem | Mobile — Essentials | MAx-0900NM-0WA |
|  | Cat 11 with Wi-Fi (600 Mbps) | Ruggedized IoT — Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Essentials + Advanced | TC0y-0900600M-PM TCAy-0900600M-PM |
| All Regions: |  | Mobile — Renewal Essentials Mobile — Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials) Mobile — Renewal Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials) Mobile — Renewal Essentials + Advanced | MAx-NCESS-R MAx-NCADV MAx-NCADV-R MAAx-NCEA-R |
|  |  | FIPS — Mobile Renewal Essentials + Advanced, FIPS Only | MAx-NCESSF-R |
|  |  | Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Essentials Ruggedized IoT — Advanced (requires corresponding Essentials) Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Advanced Ruggedized IoT — Renewal Essentials + Advanced | TC0x-NCESS-R TC0x-NCADV TC0x-NCADV-R TCAx-NCEA-R |

x = 1, 3, or 5 years
y = 3 or 5 years

## Accessories

| INCLUDED | PART NUMBER |
| --- | --- |
| NetCloud Mobile Packages only: GPIO Cable, Small 2x2, Black, 3 meters, 22 AWG | 170585-001 |
| NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Packages only: Cellular Antenna, Black, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Qty 2) Wi-Fi Antenna, Black, Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz, RPSMA, 194 mm (Qty 2) NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Packages only, one of the following: Power Supply, 12 V Small 2x2 1.5 meters (North America Type A) Power Supply, 12 V Small 2x2 1.5 meters (NA-UK-EU-AU Types A-G-C-I) | 170760-000 170628-000 170716-001 170717-000 |
| OPTIONAL | PART NUMBER |
| Power Supply, vehicle, 12 V, 2x2, 2 meters | 170635-000 |
| Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2 (C7 line cord not include), -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) | 170869-000 |
| Power Supply C7 Line Cord Options: Line Cord, 125 V, C7, 1.8 meters, North America Line Cord, 250 V, C7, 1.8 meters, (Europe Type C) Line Cord, 250 V, C7, 1.8 meters, (United Kingdom Type G) Line Cord, 250 V, C7, 1.8 meters, (Australia Type I) | 170623-001 170623-002 170623-003 170623-004 |
| Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm | 170665-000 |
| GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 m | 170680-000 |
| Rail Safe GPIO Cable, Small 2x2, Black, 3 meters, 20AWG | 170871-000 |
| NetCloud Mobile Packages (bench testing only): Cellular Antenna, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm (Qty. 2) Wi-Fi Antenna, Charcoal, Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz, RP-SMA, 194 mm (Qty. 2) Optional power supply (see above) | 170801-000 170836-000 Varies (see above) |
| Din Rail Mounting Bracket | 170656-002 |
| Mag Mount Kit | 170718-000 |
| COR Extensibility Dock | 170700-000 |
| COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm | 170767-000 |
| LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile Includes IBR1700 & COR Extensibility Dock doors, no antennas † | MA-MC400-1200M-B |
| UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | PART NUMBER |
| GPIO Cable, Small 2x2 Black, 3 meters, 22 AWG | TAA-170585-001 |
| Line Cord, 125 V (C7), 1.8 meters (North America Type A) | TAA-170623-001 |
| Power Supply, vehicle, 12 V, 2x2, 2 meters | TAA-170635-000 |
| Din Rail Mounting Bracket | TAA-170656-002 |
| Small 2x2 Power to Barrel Adapter, 152 mm | TAA-170665-000 |
| GPIO Cable, SATA with Lock, Black, 1.7 m | TAA-170680-001 |
| COR Extensibility Dock | TAA-170700-000 |
| Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America Type A) | TAA-170716-000 |
| Power Supply, 12 V, Small 2x2, 1.5 meters (North America-United Kingdom-Europe-Australia Types A-G-C-I) | TAA-170717-000 |
| Mag Mount Kit | TAA-170718-000 |
| COR Extensibility Cable, SATA-DB9, Black, 305 mm | TAA-170767-000 |
| Cellular Antenna, Charcoal, 600 MHz - 6 GHz, SMA, 180 mm | TAA-170801-000 |
| LTE Advanced Pro (1200 Mbps) modem upgrade for Mobile Includes IBR1700 & COR Extensibility Dock doors, no antennas † | TAA-MA-MC400-1200M-B |

†Refer to the [Cradlepoint MC400 Modular Modem](https://cradlepoint.com/product/accessories/mc400-modular-modem/) webpage for more information about modular modems.

## Support & Warranty

The Ericsson Cradlepoint IBR900 router is only sold as a component of NetCloud Mobile/NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials or Essentials and Advanced Packages.

- Ericsson NetCloud Packages include support for the full subscription term.
- All Ericsson Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active Ericsson NetCloud Service Plan.

## **[Find the most up-to-date information at cradlepoint.com/ibr900](/products/endpoints/ibr900/)**