R2100 Series
Ruggedized all-in-one 5G, SD-WAN, and security appliance for vehicle deployments
The Ericsson Cradlepoint R2100 Series is a ruggedized, all-in-one 5G outdoor router designed for vehicle and IoT deployments, integrating a 5G NR low/mid-band modem (with Cat 20 LTE fallback), Wi-Fi 6, and a 2.5 GbE Ethernet port into a compact, aerodynamic polycarbonate enclosure. This exterior-mounted solution simplifies installation (power cable or PoE 802.3at, no coax cables needed) and supports deployment as a self-contained router or 5G adapter to supplement existing systems.
The R2100 Series 5G Ruggedized Router is designed for vehicle and IoT deployments. This high-bandwidth, exterior-mounted solution provides mass transit, public safety, and other organizations with the latest cellular performance in a uniquely flexible and simplified form factor.
5G Ruggedized Router for High-Performance Vehicle and IoT Connectivity
The Cradlepoint R2100 Series 5G Ruggedized Router is available with the NetCloud Performance Mobile Service plan or the NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Service plan. Designed to be mounted on the roof of a vehicle or attached to IoT cabinet enclosures, the R2100 integrates the modem, antennas, and router into a single aerodynamic, ruggedized casing allowing for simplified deployment. The R2100 is sold with or without Wi-Fi 6 and can be deployed as a self-contained router or to supplement an existing router as a 5G adapter.
High Performance Captive Modem
Customers can add 5G to a current installation by deploying the R2100 series as a Captive Modem with supported Cradlepoint controlling routers. This allows them both to be managed in NetCloud Manager as a single entity. The NetCloud management system treats the R2100 as an internal modem, eliminating the need for a separate license. Similarly, for select controlling routers, the R2100 Series can serve as an additional Wi-Fi source in captive mode to expand coverage for applications such as video offload. The R2100 Series can be PoE powered while providing a high-performance 5G connection over Ethernet.
- Embedded 5G & LTE — High-bandwidth 5G NR + Cat 20 LTE — delivers fast primary or failover connectivity for mass transit, public safety, and mobile fleets.
- Wi-Fi 6 — Dual-band, dual-concurrent 802.11ax (2×2 MU-MIMO) — provides strong in-vehicle wireless coverage and multi-device support.
- Ruggedized Design — Aerodynamic polycarbonate form factor, wide -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) operating range — withstands vehicle vibration, shock, and extreme conditions.
- Easy Installation — Single 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN only), PoE power option — reduces complexity and cabling needs for quick vehicle mounts.
- GNSS Support — Passive GNSS (multiplexed with cellular antennas) — enables Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) integration.
- Security & Management — Zone-based firewall, VPN support, and Ericsson NetCloud cloud management — offers centralized control, zero-touch deployment, real-time diagnostics, analytics, and SASE/zero-trust features.
- Public Safety Ready — FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline certified — prioritizes access on public safety networks for reliable, secure connectivity.
- Public safety vehicles and emergency response
- Mass transit buses/trains
- Fleet and field service vehicles
- Vehicle/IoT deployments requiring exterior-mounted 5G
- Cellular — Embedded 5G NR FR1 low/mid-band + Cat 20 LTE; PTCRB (U.S./Canada), GCF (worldwide); carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- Wi-Fi — Dual-band concurrent 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6)
- Ports — 1x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN only); PoE 802.3at
- Throughput — Firewall 900 Mbps
- VPN Tunnels — Up to 10
- GNSS — Passive
- Environmental — -30°C to +70°C; polycarbonate form factor
- Certifications — Public safety: FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline
