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title: "Ericsson Cradlepoint W1850"
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# Ericsson Cradlepoint W1850

Indoor 5G low-and mid-band adapter to add primary or failover connectivity

![W1850 product](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt274cb2fa4095fd47/69fca356094e3ad4a7c54a85/url_w1850-hero-1800x740-1.png)

- **Passthrough Throughput:** 2 Gbps
- **Dual Connectivity:** 5G low/mid-band & Cat 20 or Cat 19 LTE
- **LAN Connectivity:** 2.5 GbE
- **Management:** Ericsson NetCloud

## Benefits

- 5G tools and value confirmation built into the NetCloud Platform
- Mobile wizard-based installation application for optimal set up and signal acquisition
- Dual Connectivity: Simultaneous 5G and LTE network connections
- “Captive modem mode” for singular router/adapter control and management
- Deep wireless analytics assisted by machine learning
- Carrier-class connectivity with multiple levels of test and recovery
- Adaptive to any networking and SD-WAN environment
- Zero-touch deployment and day-1 broadband without on-site IT staff
- Advanced Remote Management suite

## 5G wideband adapter for low- and mid-band capacity spectrum layer

Ericsson Cradlepoint 5G wideband adapters provide industry-leading Wireless WAN connectivity. These purpose-built adapters are sold with a subscription to Ericsson NetCloud Service for 5G/LTE Branch Adapter which provides streamlined configuration and continuous cloud, modem, and router software feature enhancements.

## Hardware specs

- **Category** — Branch
- **Cloud management** — Yes
- **Wireless connectivity** — Dual Connectivity, 5G Low/Mid-Band & Cat 20 or Cat 19 LTE
- **5G status** — 5G Embedded
- **Form factor** — Stylized Plastic
- **Ethernet ports** — 2 x 2.5 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable)
- **Wi-Fi** — No
- **Throughput** — 2 Gbps (Passthrough)
- **VPN tunnel count** — N/A
- **Special features** — Indoor streamlined form factor, low- and mid-band, Out-of-Band Management, 802.3at PoE
- **USB ports** — 1
- **Serial ports** — 1 (RJ45)
- **Dual-modem support** — No
- **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, Asia-Pacific
- **Network operator standards** — PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global)
- **Subscription terms** — 1, 3, 5 years
- **Operating temperature** — 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)

![W1850 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt0844fabe2fb6bb36/69f78cdf169dd573084505a9/21426_w1850-with-antennas-view1.png)

![W1850 product image](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2588e757607604a2/blt59b13b1fc075622e/69f78ce0f42838173ccb542b/21428_w1850-with-antennas-view2-v2.png)

[View available accessories](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/products/accessories/s/w1850-series/)

## Software features

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

[View NetCloud Branch Adapter Service features](/products/netcloud/feature-explorer/?nav=endpoint&sol=netcloud-branch-adapters&ep=w1850)

### 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

### 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

### 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/w1850/w1850-series-wideband-adapter-quick-start-guide/)

### Data Sheet

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

[Read specs](https://cradlepoint.ericsson.com/resources/w1850/w1850-series-5g-wideband-adapter/)