W1855 Series
Outdoor 5G low-and mid-band adapter to add primary or failover connectivity
The Ericsson Cradlepoint W1855 Series is a high-performance outdoor 5G wideband adapter designed to add primary or failover Wireless WAN connectivity for branch sites, remote locations, and hybrid WAN environments. It features dual simultaneous 5G low/mid-band (NSA/SA) + Cat 20/Cat 19 LTE, passthrough throughput up to 2 Gbps, 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports (LAN/WAN switchable), 1x USB, 1x RJ45 serial, passive GNSS, and PoE 802.3at power support — all in a compact, weatherproof enclosure for exterior mounting.
Designed for fixed locations that require the higher performance of 5G and the flexibility of wireless, the outdoor Ericsson Cradlepoint W1855-5GC wideband adapter ushers in the latest generation of wireless WAN networking. The W-series is designed to accommodate the latest spectrums, recent innovations, and breadth of new technologies in 5G while delivering enterprise-class scalability standards, comprehensive management, and security.
High Performance Wideband
The W1855-5GC adapters are purpose-built for outdoor deployment in the high-performance low-, mid-band 5G spectrum. To address the tradeoff of lower propagation in the mid-band spectrum, Ericsson designed the W1855 Series outdoor adapter to be placed separately from the router for optimal signal reception. The stylized W1855-5GC adapter is less than half the size of the previous outdoor 5G adapter which makes installation easier.
Designed for Enterprise-Class Business
While the performance of 5G is top of mind, the W-series was also designed with enterprise-class standards for high scalability, comprehensive management, and security. Representing the latest available 5G standards which are a collection of spectrum, technologies, and network infrastructure enhancements, the Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions 5G edge networking service and endpoints accommodate the diverse deployments of an organization with hundreds or even tens of thousands of sites.
- Dual 5G + LTE Connectivity — Combines 5G low/mid-band with Cat 20/19 LTE — delivers high-speed, redundant wireless access with automatic failover.
- High Passthrough Throughput — Up to 2 Gbps — supports bandwidth-intensive applications without performance bottlenecks.
- Rugged Outdoor Design — IP67-rated enclosure, wide -30°C to +70°C operating range — withstands extreme weather, vibration, and environmental conditions.
- Easy Installation — 2.5 GbE ports and PoE power — deploys quickly as a captive modem or standalone adapter without complex cabling.
- Wizard-Based Setup — Mobile-guided installation via NetCloud — optimizes placement and signal acquisition in minutes.
- Unified Cloud Management — Ericsson NetCloud — provides zero-touch provisioning, cellular intelligence (health stats, carrier selection, data usage), machine learning analytics, out-of-band/in-band management, and SASE/zero-trust features.
- Private Network Compatibility — Supports CBRS, 4G LTE, and 5G private networks — enables secure, dedicated enterprise connectivity.
- Public Safety Ready — FirstNet Trusted (select models), T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline — prioritizes access on public safety networks.
- Branch offices needing LTE/5G failover or link diversity
- Sites awaiting wired broadband
- SD-WAN environments requiring backup connectivity
- Outdoor or semi-exposed locations
- Cellular — 5G low/mid-band + Cat 20/Cat 19 LTE; dual SIM; PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global); carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
- Wi-Fi — None
- Ports — 2x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable), 1x USB, 1x RJ45 serial
- Throughput — Passthrough 2 Gbps
- Power — PoE 802.3at Class 4 PD (30 W)
- Environmental — -30°C to +70°C; IP67-rated polycarbonate/metal enclosure
- Dimensions — Approx. 165 × 165 × 38 mm
- Certifications — Public safety: FirstNet Trusted (model-specific), T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline
