Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255

Indoor/outdoor 5G adapter for Wireless WAN

W2255 product
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    Investment protection

    5G network slicing capable with the ability to terminate multiple slices on a single SIM

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    Simplified procurement

    With a single model for both indoor and outdoor installations

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    High availability

    Complements an existing wired WAN with cellular, and even low earth orbit satellite connectivity, for link and service provider diversity

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    Reduces truck rolls

    With embedded eSIM, remote management, and out of band and in band management capabilities

Benefits

  • 5G standalone network slicing capable for optimized network performance.
  • A single model supports both indoor and outdoor deployments, simplifying procurement and inventory.
  • Embedded eSIMs enable remote carrier provisioning, reducing the need for costly truck rolls.
  • Out-of-band management and remote access to downstream LAN devices simplify troubleshooting of branch office networking devices and endpoints.
  • Built for demanding outdoor environments with an IP67 weatherproof rating, 130 mph wind resistance, and K.21 lightning protection.
  • Automatically detects select low earth orbit (LEO) satellite modems and dynamically surfaces performance data within Ericsson NetCloud.
  • SIMs are secured under dual protective hatches, adding a physical layer of security against unauthorized access.
  • Compatible with Ericsson E-series routers in a captive modem configuration, as well as any third-party SD-WAN or WAN routers.
  • Simplified wireless operations with centralized visibility, management, and troubleshooting tools to deploy wireless WAN connections at scale.
Ericsson NetCloud Manager dashboard

Manage connectivity and security from anywhere through Ericsson NetCloud Manager

Ericsson NetCloud Manager allows you to accomplish more, faster, and with fewer resources. It’s an intuitive, easy-to-use cloud management and orchestration platform designed to simplify the configuration, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of far-flung wireless routers. With browser and mobile application access, Ericsson NetCloud Manager enables effective management — from anywhere!

Hardware specs

Category
Branch
Cloud management
Yes
Wireless connectivity
5G NR Rel-17 & Cat 20 LTE
5G status
5G Embedded
Form factor
Industrial plastic (IP67 rated)
Ethernet ports
2 x 2.5 GbE
Throughput
2.4 Gbps
Special features
2 embedded eSIMs
USB ports
1 x USB 2.0 (Type-C)
Serial ports
1 via USB Type-C port
Dual-modem support
No
GNSS
Passive
PoE
802.3af
Private cellular network
Yes — CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G
Regions
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific
Network operator standards
PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global)
Operating temperature
-30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

Software features

Software feature availability depends on the service plan selected. Learn more about the Ericsson NetCloud Service packages.

View NetCloud Branch Adapter Service features

  • Cellular health with live stats and diagnostics
  • Carrier selection intelligence
  • Location services with serving cell tower
  • Carrier data usage management and alerting

  • Ericsson Private Networks

  • Zero-touch deployment
  • Network visualization and monitoring
  • Bulk configuration and software updates
  • Live stats for cellular, wired, and LEO
  • Integrates LEO Satellite data for visibility and control
  • Application performance and quality of experience analytics
  • Multi-layered dashboards and shareable reports
  • User and license management

  • Real-time diagnostics and alerts
  • Persistent logs without a USB. Remote recovery of USB logs through NetCloud
  • Integrated 5G speed test with results history
  • Advanced Out-of-Band Management (AOOBM) support
  • In-Band Management for Ericsson and 3rd party LAN devices
  • Use ANA and AI Ops capabilities for troubleshooting and gaining insights to resolve issues
manual

Outdoor installation guide

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

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Indoor installation guide

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

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Data sheet

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

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