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title: "Ericsson Cradlepoint CR4250"
url: "https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/cr4250/"
description: "5G-ready router for mid-sized branches with higher performance needs"
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product_code: "CR4250"
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capabilities:
  - "5G Expandable"
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# Ericsson Cradlepoint CR4250

*Discontinued*

5G-ready router for mid-sized branches with higher performance needs

![CR4250 product](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blte699d5c499cea644/69f78c357d20944d760b4cd2/1356_endpoint-details-product-1.png)

- **Firewall Throughput:** 2.1 Gbps
- **WAN Connectivity:** GbE, SFP+
- **LAN Connectivity:** GbE, SFP+
- **Management:** NetCloud

## Benefits

- High-performance processor to easily handle branch workloads while providing advanced features
- 8 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 SFP+ ports supporting up to 10 Gbps
- Cloud management for router and optional Cradlepoint LTE adapters and Wi-Fi access points
- Application-aware traffic analytics, firewall, and QoS
- Intelligent SD-WAN to ensure optimal application performance and uptime
- Unified edge security for secure Internet access and protection for on-site users and devices
- Advanced IoT support to securely connect branch IoT devices

## The purpose-built router

The Ericsson Cradlepoint CR4250 router is designed for mid-sized branches and businesses with expanded performance and connectivity needs. These purpose-built endpoints are sold with a subscription to Ericsson NetCloud Service for Branch Performance which provides streamlined configuration and continuous cloud, modem, and router software feature enhancements.

## Hardware specs

- **Category** — Branch
- **Cloud management** — Yes
- **Wireless connectivity** — No
- **5G status** — 5G-enabled with Cradlepoint 5G Adapter
- **Form factor** — Metal
- **Ethernet ports** — 8 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable), 2 SFP+
- **Wi-Fi** — No
- **Throughput** — 2.1 Gbps (Firewall)
- **VPN tunnel count** — 100
- **Special features** — Medium-sized VPN headend capable
- **USB ports** — 3
- **Serial ports** — 1
- **Dual-modem support** — No
- **GNSS** — No
- **PoE** — Yes (up to 8 ports) with PoE SKU
- **Regions** — North America, Europe, Africa & Middle East, Asia-Pacific
- **Network operator standards** — No
- **Subscription terms** — 1, 3 & 5 years
- **Operating temperature** — 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

![CR4250 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blteaa2f33bd79f6e26/69f78c390e23a88dabb3c34e/28310_4250_013-edited-645x270-1.png)

![CR4250 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt93890389f164aa12/69f78c3ae8f3a50c79c4fa41/28311_4250_012-edited-645x270-1.png)

[View available accessories](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/accessories/s/cr4250/)

## Software features

[NetCloud Service](/products/netcloud/) for Branch Performance provides the enterprise capabilities that businesses need to connect all their locations and includes:

- Centralized endpoint management with insights and visual analytics
- 24×7 enterprise support and limited lifetime warranty
- On-demand training with Cradlepoint University
[View NetCloud Branch Service features](/products/netcloud/feature-explorer/?nav=solution&sol=netcloud-enterprise-branch)

### NetCloud for Branch Performance

- Application-Aware Traffic Steering, QoS, Networking & Firewall
- Cellular Health, Traffic & Security Dashboards
- Docker Container Support
- Dynamic Routing Protocols, Traffic Steering & QoS
- Extensibility (SDK, API, third-party integrations)
- In-Band & Out-of-Band Management
- Insights, Alerts & Dashboard Analytics
- IoT Ecosystem Integration (Microsoft, AWS)
- Real-Time Troubleshooting Tools & Diagnostics
- Secure Remote Management & Orchestration
- Web Filtering & Threat Management
- Zone-Based Firewall & VPN

### Product Brief

View the complete product description for this device, including features and benefits.

[Read Brief](/resources/cr4250/product-brief-cr4250/)

### Quick Start Guide

View a brief overview of this device, including what's inside the box and basic setup and installation instructions.

[Read Guide](/resources/cr4250/cr4250-router-quick-start-guide/)

### Data Sheet

View the technical specifications for this device, including accessories and warranty information.

[Read Specs](/resources/cr4250/spec-sheet-cr4250/)