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# Ericsson Cradlepoint L950

*Data sheet · 2025-05-05*

![Ericsson Cradlepoint L950](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt3051f2c52fefe52b/69e5905f172cb5350d8569cb/34979_l950-hero-1000x658-1.png)

Designed for remote sites that require secure, reliable failover connectivity in the event of a primary link disruption, the L950 cellular broadband adapter is a simple addition at the branch which significantly improves uptime and business continuity. These sophisticated devices can be configured at scale with Ericsson NetCloud to offer a full range of zero-touch deployment, troubleshooting, and management features and integrate into existing configurations with standards-based routing, traffic shaping, and VPN support.

## High Performance LTE for Failover Link Diversity

LTE wireless WANs provide a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective failover option to minimize disruption in the event of an outage. Working in conjunction with an existing router or SD-WAN, the Ericsson Cradlepoint L950 LTE adapter establishes a cellular connection based on established failover policies. The L950, despite its compact design, houses a Cat 7 modem, two Ethernet interfaces with a power over ethernet (PoE), a dual SIM capability to connect up to two carriers, and antenna. With this performance, many remote location operations and applications continue functioning while in failover.

## Day-1 Connectivity for Rapid Deployment

Establish secure network connections to get operations running while waiting for a wired connection. L950 LTE adapters uniquely connect via LTE independently of the primary link, so they do not require prior connection via wired networks. Ericsson's wireless broadband solutions can be set up in hours with zero-touch deployment without IT staff on location, so local personnel can set up the network. Once the wired link is established, the L950 LTE adapter falls into backup mode.

## Notable Features

- Maximize network uptime using LTE WAN for failover and link diversity.
- Deploy within any existing networking or SD-WAN environment.
- Configure with greater simplicity and confidence with the wizard-based installation application.
- Utilize day-1 connectivity while waiting for terrestrial links.
- Manage the Ericsson Cradlepoint router and LTE adapter as one entity for singular control and visibility.
- Troubleshoot adapter and in-line devices with advanced Out-of-Band Management to reduce truck rolls.
- Offload primary connections during traffic surges and network congestion.

- [Product Page](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/l950-series/)
- [Ericsson NetCloud Service](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/netcloud/netcloud-service/)
- [Quick Start Guide](https://customer.cradlepoint.com/s/article/L950-Series-LTE-Adapter-Quick-Start-Guide)

## Key Software Capabilities

The Ericsson NetCloud Service provides everything needed to unlock the power of LTE at the network edge and connect devices to critical applications and services. It enables customers to build and manage wireless WANs with complete lifecycle management, true zero-touch deployment, robust security, and foundational SD-WAN traffic management for optimal application performance and reliability. The service includes a warranty for as long as an active subscription on the router, online training, live and online support, and all software and firmware updates.

### Out-of-Band Management
To mitigate the effects of an unreachable router, the L950 offers efficient, advanced Out-of-Band Management. Network administrators can connect to the router and other in-line devices over the air, even if IP and Ethernet are unavailable on the router, improving uptime, and reducing truck rolls.

### Quantifiable Data and Insights on Failover Events
In the NetCloud Health dashboard, view data for avoided disruptions from failover events, and see quantified ROI in the NetCloud Insights failover report. Additionally, analyze the primary-links service level agreement (SLA) performance for potential to recoup costs, as well as understand the secondary network’s performance, including Interface Uptime, Cellular Health, and Quality of Experience.

### Ericsson NetCloud Verify™ Mobile Application
As an extension to Ericsson NetCloud, Ericsson NetCloud Verify helps installers quickly and accurately install the L950 for optimal LTE signal reception. Upon a verified installation, users receive a detailed report that includes installation pictures, speed test results, and modem health metrics.

## Hardware Specifications

The following features are delivered through the hardware.

| INTERFACES |  |
| --- | --- |
| Modem: | Embedded Cat 7 modem 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors |
| Ethernet: | 2 x GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable) LAN1 port pre-configured in IP NAT LAN mode LAN2 port pre-configured in IP Passthrough LAN mode |
| Wi-Fi: | N/A |
| GNSS/GPS: | Passive GNSS (multiplex with DIV antenna port) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL |  |
| Temperature: | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) operating -40 °C to 85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F) storage |
| Humidity: | 10% to 90% operating 5% to 95% storage |
| POWER |  |
| Required: | PoE PoE power injector optional 802.3af PSE Type 1 (15W) |
| Consumption: | 802.3af Class 3 PD (15 W) |
| PHYSICAL |  |
| Size: | 145 x 145 x 30 mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 1.2 in) |
| Weight: | 0.39 kg (13.9 oz) |
| RELIABILITY |  |
| Calculated MTBF: | 613,536 hours (Telcordia SR332 at 25 °C) |
| CERTIFICATIONS |  |
| Safety: | UL/cUL CB Scheme EN 60950-1 EN 62368-1 |
| Substance Compliance: | WEEE RoHS REACH California Prop 65 |
| CLOUD SERVICES |  |
| Service Plans: | Ericsson NetCloud Service for Adapter |
| Service Add-Ons: | NetCloud Exchange, Ericsson NetCloud Advanced |
| Support: | Ericsson NetCloud packages include support for the full subscription term. |
| Warranty: | 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. |
| Device Management: | NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term. |
| Software Updates: | NetCloud Manager for the full subscription term. |
| PERFORMANCE |  |
| IP Passthrough Mode: | 940 Mbps |
| Standard NAT Mode: | 940 Mbps |
| Captive Modem Mode: | 940 Mbps |
| LEDs |  |
|  | Refer to the L950 Series LTE Adapter Quick Start Guide. |

## Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications

| SPECIFICATION | L950-C7A | L950-C7B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Technology: | Cat 7 LTE Dual SIM slots, 4FF form factor SIM-based auto-carrier selection 3GPP Release 11 | Cat 7 LTE Dual SIM slots, 4FF form factor SIM-based auto-carrier selection 3GPP Release 11 |
| 3G: | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ | WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+ |
| Carrier Aggregation: | Downlink Cat 7 with 2 CA with 64 QAM = 300 Mbps Uplink Cat 13 with 2 CA 64 QAM = 150 Mbps See Understanding Carrier Aggregation . | Downlink Cat 7 with 2 CA with 64 QAM = 300 Mbps Uplink Cat 13 with 2 CA 64 QAM = 150 Mbps See Understanding Carrier Aggregation . |
| Peak Downlink Rates: | LTE: 300 Mbps WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps | LTE: 300 Mbps WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps |
| Peak Uplink Rates: | LTE 150 Mbps WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps | LTE 150 Mbps WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps |
| MIMO: | 2x2 MIMO | 2x2 MIMO |
| QAM: | Up to 64 | Up to 64 |
| 4G/LTE Bands: | LTE FDD B2 (1900), B4 (1700), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B66 (1700), B71 (600) LTE TDD B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700), B48 (3500) | LTE FDD B1 (2100), B3 (1800), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B20 (800), B28 (700), B32 (1500) LTE TDD B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B42 (3500), B43 (3700) |
| 3G Bands: | 2, 4, 5 | 1, 5, 8 |
| Power: | LTE 22.5 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 | LTE 22.5 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 |
| Antennas: | SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) (LTE) External Multi-Band 2x2 MIMO Antenna System | SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz - 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (Qty 2, included) (LTE) External Multi-Band 2x2 MIMO Antenna System |
| GNSS/GPS: | Passive GNSS (multiplex with DIV antenna port) | Passive GNSS (multiplex with DIV antenna port) |
| SMS: | Yes | Yes |
| Regulatory: | FCC (U.S.) IC (Canada) | CE (EU) |
| Network Operator Standards: | PTCRB (U.S., Canada) | GCF (Worldwide) |
| Network Operator Certifications † : | AT&T T-Mobile Verizon | See note † |
| Public Safety Network Certifications: | FirstNet Trusted™ T-Mobile Connecting Heros Verizon Frontline | N/A |
| Private LTE: | Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48) | 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

**Ericsson NetCloud L950 Adapter Essentials and Advanced** packages and plans are full featured for performance and connectivity. Essentials + Advanced packages include 24x7 support (phone support: 24-hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, web: 24x7, chat: 24x5) and a limited lifetime warranty.

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

#### Ericsson NetCloud Packages for the L950

| REGION | MODEM | ADAPTER PACKAGE PLAN | PART NUMBER |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North America: U.S. & Canada | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7A-N0 BBAx-0950C7A-N0 |
| North America: U.S. & Canada | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM, PoE Injector & Line Cord | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7A-NC BBAx-0950C7A-NC |
| United States Federal Government: | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM | TAA Compliant NC — Essentials TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-BB0y-0950C7A-N0 TAA-BBAy-0950C7A-N0 |
|  | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM, PoE Injector & Line Cord | TAA Compliant NC — Essentials TAA Compliant NC — Essentials + Advanced | TAA-BB0y-0950C7A-NC TAA-BBAy-0950C7A-NC |
| Rest of World: Global | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7B-G0 BBAx-0950C7B-G0 |
| Indonesia, Israel & Taiwan: | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7B-I0 BBAx-0950C7B-I0 |
| European Union: | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM, PoE Injector & Line Cord | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7B-GF BBAx-0950C7B-GF |
| United Kingdom: | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM, PoE Injector & Line Cord | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7B-GS BBAx-0950C7B-GS |
| Australia: | Cat 7 (300 Mbps) with 4FF SIM, PoE Injector & Line Cord | Essentials Essentials + Advanced | BB0x-0950C7B-GR BBAx-0950C7B-GR |
| All Regions: |  | Renewal Essentials Renewal Advanced Renewal Essentials + Advanced | BBx-NCESS-R BBx-NCSDV-R BBAx-NCEA-R |

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

## Accessories

| INCLUDED | PART NUMBER |
| --- | --- |
| L950 Branch Adapter |  |
| Cellular Antenna, white mini, 600 MHz - 4.2 GHz, SMA, 145 mm (Qty 2) | 170765-000 |
| OPTIONAL |  |
| One of the following: PoE Injector, 56 V with 1.8 meters C5 line cord (North America Type B) PoE Injector, 56 V with 1.8 meters C13 line cord (Europe Type F) PoE Injector, 56 V with 1.8 meters C13 line cord (United Kingdom Type G) PoE Injector, 56 V with 1.8 meters C13 line cord (Australia Type I) | 170732-001 170732-002 170732-003 170732-004 |
| Drop Ceiling Mounting Bracket | 170876-001 |
| UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT | PART NUMBER |
| Cellular Antenna, White mini, 600 MHz - 4.2 GHz, SMA, 145 mm | TAA-170765-000 |
| PoE Injector, 56 V with 1.8 meters C5 line cord (North America Type B) | TAA-170732-001 |
| Drop Ceiling Mounting Bracket | TAA-170876-001 |

## Support & Warranty

The Ericsson Cradlepoint L950 LTE adapters are only sold as components of Ericsson NetCloud Branch LTE Performance Adapter Essentials + 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/L950](https://cradlepoint.local/product/endpoints/l950-series/)