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title: "Ericsson Cradlepoint R500-PLTE"
url: "https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/endpoints/r500-plte/"
description: "Private LTE ruggedized router supporting CBRS spectrum"
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product_code: "R500-PLTE"
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endpoint_types:
  - "Routers"
capabilities:
  - "CBRS Private Cellular"
  - "Wi-Fi"
  - "Dual-Modem"
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# Ericsson Cradlepoint R500-PLTE

*Discontinued*

End of Sale

![R500-PLTE product](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt851a9502ed199bdd/69fca351594c42426b1d5979/url_r500-plte-hero-1036x471-1.png)

- **Firewall Throughput:** 850 Mbps
- **WAN Connectivity:** PLTE Cat 7, GbE
- **LAN Connectivity:** Wi-Fi 5, GbE
- **Management:** Ericsson NetCloud

## Benefits

- Deploy a value-driven PLTE networking solution with industry-leading features
- Define policies through centralized cloud-based management for easy deployment at scale
- Install the compact and ruggedized router in harsh environments where connectivity must be reliable
- Deploy an FCC Part 96 authorized end-user device for Band 48 OnGo CBRS networks
- Expand with custom solutions using GPIOs and NetCloud SDK, API, and NetCloud Edge Connector for Microsoft Azure IoT Central
- Add a second cellular modem, with an Extensibility Dock, for multi-link capability

## The purpose-built router

Ericsson Cradlepoint endpoints provide industry-leading LTE connectivity as well as Ethernet and Wi-Fi. These purpose-built endpoints are sold with a subscription to Ericsson NetCloud Service for IoT which provides streamlined configuration and continuous cloud, modem, and router software feature enhancements.

## Hardware specs

- **Cloud management** — Yes
- **Wireless connectivity** — Private LTE
- **5G status** — None
- **Form factor** — Ruggedized Metal
- **Ethernet ports** — 2 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable)
- **Wi-Fi** — Dual-band, dual-concurrent; 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5)
- **Throughput** — 850 Mbps (Firewall)
- **VPN tunnel count** — 10
- **Special features** — Add second modem, 2 Ethernet ports, and extra GPIO ports with Extensibility Dock
- **USB ports** — 1
- **Dual-modem support** — Yes with COR Extensibility Dock
- **GNSS** — Active
- **PoE** — No
- **Private cellular network** — Yes — CBRS
- **Regions** — North America
- **Network operator standards** — FCC Part 96
- **Subscription terms** — 3 & 5 years
- **Operating temperature** — -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

![R500-PLTE product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/bltbb813210885cac65/69f78cec0e3fdf1df2395a56/17805_r500-plte-thumb1-645x270-1.png)

![R500-PLTE product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/bltf1b58129be6d3916/69f78ceda762e182fc82b900/17804_r500-plte-thumb2-645x270-1.png)

[View available accessories](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/accessories/s/r500-plte/)

## 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=solution&sol=netcloud-ruggedized-iot)

### 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

### SASE

- Zero Trust Internet Access
- Zero Trust Private Access
- Zero Trust SD-WAN

### 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/r500-plte/r500-plte-router-quick-start-guide/)

### Data Sheet

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

[Read specs](/resources/r500-plte/r500-plte-data-sheet/)