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title: "Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100"
url: "https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/r2100-series/"
description: "5G outdoor ruggedized router for vehicles and IoT"
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product_code: "R2100"
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use_cases:
  - "Vehicles"
  - "IoT"
endpoint_types:
  - "Routers"
capabilities:
  - "5G Built In"
  - "4G LTE"
  - "CBRS Private Cellular"
  - "Wi-Fi"
  - "Dual-Modem"
  - "FIPS Certified"
certified_carriers:
  - "AT&T"
  - "Sprint"
  - "Telstra"
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# Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100

Ruggedized all-in-one 5G, SD-WAN, and security appliance for vehicle deployments

![R2100 product](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt1afb8fc42ccede92/69fca34fe5e313e2a3a28ea2/url_r2100-router-right-10360x471-1.png)

- **Firewall Throughput:** 900 Mbps
- **Dual Connectivity:** 5G Low/Mid-Band & Cat 20 LTE
- **LAN Connectivity:** Wi-Fi 6, 2.5 GbE
- **Management:** Ericsson NetCloud

## Benefits

- Deploy the integrated 5G NR / Cat 20 LTE modem, antenna, and Wi-Fi 6-equipped router in one complete package
- Install as a self-contained 5G router or supplement an existing router as a 5G adapter
- Provide easy installation with a power cable or Power over Ethernet (PoE) and no coax cables
- Define policies through centralized cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale
- Prioritize access on public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity
- Create a cellular coverage map of your area’s 5G and LTE coverage
- Integrate into Automatic Vehicle Location systems with GNSS/GPS

## Built for vehicle and IoT deployments

The R2100 is a high-bandwidth, exterior-mounted solution that provides mass transit, public safety, and other organizations with the latest in 5G performance. Integrating the modem, antennas, and router into a single aerodynamic, ruggedized casing, this simplified form factor reduces installation complexity and cost.

## Hardware specs

- **Cloud management** — Yes
- **Wireless connectivity** — Dual Connectivity; 5G & Cat 20 LTE
- **5G status** — 5G Embedded
- **Form factor** — Polycarbonate
- **Ethernet ports** — 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45
- **Wi-Fi** — Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation; 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with DFS
- **Throughput** — 900 Mbps (Firewall)
- **VPN tunnel count** — 10
- **Special features** — External mounting for best reception with no signal loss
- **GNSS** — Passive
- **PoE** — 802.3at
- **Private cellular network** — Yes — CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G
- **Public Safety Networks** — FirstNet, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline
- **Regions** — North America, Europe, Africa & Middle East
- **Network operator standards** — PTCRB (U.S. & Canada), GCF (worldwide)
- **Subscription terms** — 1, 3 & 5 years
- **Operating temperature** — -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

![R2100 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/bltd7bd339c8f877394/69f78cd8cb523b581a99c51e/37154_r2100-router-left-645x270-1.png)

![R2100 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt7f72dd4392e25f25/69f78cdacdd0ca57eb2f75f7/37153_r2100-router-bottom-645x270-1.png)

[View available accessories](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/accessories/s/r2100-series/)

## Software features

Software feature availability depends on the service plan selected. Learn more about the [Ericsson NetCloud Service](/products/netcloud/) packages.

[View NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Service features](/products/netcloud/feature-explorer/?nav=endpoint&sol=netcloud-ruggedized-iot&ep=r2100)

[View NetCloud Mobile Service features](/products/netcloud/feature-explorer/?nav=endpoint&sol=netcloud-mobile-performance&ep=r2100)

### Cellular intelligence

- Carrier data usage management and alerting
- Carrier selection intelligence
- Cellular health with live stats and diagnostics
- Location services with serving cell tower
- Advanced logic on failover and failback connections
- Coverage map

### NetCloud Exchange

- Secure Connect for replacing legacy VPN/Private APNs with zero trust network
- ZTNA for contractor secure remote access for managing IoT devices

### Private Network Compatibility

- Ericsson Private 5G
- NetCloud Private Networks

### Cloud Management

- Bulk configuration and software updates
- Multi-layered dashboards and shareable reports
- Network visualization and monitoring
- User and license management
- Zero-touch deployment
- Application performance and quality of experience analytics
- Live stats for cellular, wired, and Wi-Fi

### Remote Troubleshooting

- In-Band Management for third-party LAN devices
- Real-time diagnostics and alerts
- Out-of-Band Management for third-party routers
- Integrated 5G speed test with results history

### Extensibility

- SDK, API, and prebuilt third-party integrations
- IoT ecosystem integration (Microsoft, AWS)
- Edge compute (SDK or Docker containers)

### Router-Based Networking and Security

- Zone-based firewall
- Dynamic routing and Wi-Fi as WAN
- IDS/IPS and web filtering
- Application-aware firewall

### 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/r2100/r2100-series-quick-start-guide/)

### Data Sheet

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

[Read specs](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/resources/r2100/r2100-series-5g-ruggedized-router/)