Cradlepoint E300 NetCloud Package (CAT18/CAT4 LTE Router)
$899.00 – $3,389.00
5G-Ready, Cloud-managed networking ideal for Wireless WAN, Pop-Up Temporary Locations, Branches, and more in a portable, compact form factor.
- Capable of 1.2 Gbps download speeds / 150 Mbps upload speeds*
- Private LTE/CBRS Capabilities*; 5G-ready for upward compatibility
- All-in-one form factor includes full-featured routing, security, and Wi-Fi
Cradlepoint solutions combine hardware, cloud management software, & support for 1, 3, or 5 years.
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NetCloud Enterprise Branch with E300 Series Router makes it easy to accelerate business and needed operations by connecting to the Internet and critical applications from anywhere.
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Applications
Failover | ✔ |
Primary | ✔ |
Wi-Fi 6 | ✔ |
Pop-up Networks | ✔ |
Mission-critical Teleworkers | ✔ |
Store-in-a-Store | ✔ |
Air-Gapped / Parallel Networks | ✔ |
Small Offices | ✔ |
VOIP | ✔ |
Private LTE Capable (CBRS) | ✔ |
IoT |
Cradlepoint E300 Features & Benefits
Designed for fixed branches or temporary locations requiring flexible connectivity, reliable performance, and simplified management, this all-in-one, compact endpoint includes full-featured routing, security, and Wi-Fi without needing extra hardware or complicated configurations.
NetCloud Enterprise Branch begins with NetCloud to rapidly deploy and dynamically manage Wireless WAN networks at geographically distributed locations. Use NetCloud’s visibility and control capabilities to define and distribute global policies for advanced routing, traffic control, and security. Benefit from intuitive insights by leveraging business intelligence as well as health and status alerts on security posture, network conditions and carrier usage.
The E300 Series Router provides industry-leading Gigabit-Class LTE connectivity as a primary or failover connection combined with a wired link. With VPN support, Wi-FI 6, and integrated switching, the 5G ready E300 combines services, performance and options for future technology integrations for a powerful combination in a portable, compact form factor.
Key Benefits
- Capable of 1.2 Gbps download speeds / 150 Mbps upload speeds*
- Private LTE/CBRS Capabilities*
- Embedded Gigabit-Class LTE Advanced Pro 1.2 Gbps modem (1200M-B model)
- Open temporary locations without compromising security or reliability
- Gain fast day-1 or primary connectivity with integrated Cat 4 or Cat 18 LTE Modem
- Terminate a wired broadband link with LTE as failover for reliable hybrid connectivity
- Integrate into your existing network with standards-based dynamic routing and VPN tunnel support
- Open temporary locations without compromising security or reliability with an all-in-one design and compact form factor
- Add a second cellular modem for dual LTE connectivity
- 5G Ready and able to act as a controller for Cradlepoint 5G Wideband Adapters
- Centralized, cloud-managed for defining policies, easy deployment at scale, remote management, and reporting
- Comprehensive solution package with management, hardware, warranty & 24x7 support
General Information
Model | E300 |
4G | ✔ |
AutoFailover | ✔ |
Firewall | ✔ |
WiFi | Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) with internal antennas; 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with DFS; 2x2 MU-MIMO |
Carriers Supported | Certified: AT&T, Verizon. Supported: T-Mobile, Bell, Rogers, TELUS, Vodafone, EE. |
Cloud Managed | Yes, with NetCloud Manager |
LTE Category | CAT18 (C18B) / CAT4 (C4D) |
LTE Details | Embedded 150 Mbps LTE Advanced or 1.2 Gbps LTE Advanced Pro modem |
PoE | No |
Ruggedized | No |
GPS/GNSS | Active/Passive (1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector) |
Material / Mounting | Black Industrial Plastic Housing (Wall and Desktop Mount) |
Size | 5.3 x 10.6 x 1.7 in (135 x 270 x 44 mm) |
Weight | 1 lb 13 oz (.82kg) |
Operating Temperature | 0° C to 45° C (32°F to 113°F) |
Input Range | N/A |
Failover | Yes |
Support | Phone support: 24-hour weekdays with emergency response on weekends, Web: 24x7, Chat: 24x5 |
Ethernet Ports | 6 LAN/WAN switchable: 5 GbE, 1 SFP+ |
USB Ports | 1 USB 2.0 Type A (OOBM) |
Wireless Connectivity | Gigabit LTE/5G Ready; 4G LTE Cat 4 Modem (N. America only), 4G LTE Cat 18 Modem (Global) |
Modem Included | E300-C18B ships with an embedded LTE Advanced Pro 1.2 Gbps 4G LTE modem, E300-C4D ships with an embedded LTE Advanced 150 Mbps 4G LTE modem (embedded modems use USB 2.0 interface) |
Dual-Modem Capable | Yes, field-upgradable MC400 modem slot |
Typical Client Count | 50 |
*Theoretical maximum modem speed and features on C18B version.
**Cradlepoint modems feature Auto-Carrier Selection. Region and carrier support is modem specific.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
The Cradlepoint NetCloud Enterprise Branch Service with E300 Series Router is ideally suited for pop-up temporary locations, branches, stores, and restaurants. The all-in-one form factor includes full-featured routing, security, and Wi-Fi, making it easy to connect branches to the Internet and critical applications without the need for extra hardware or complicated configurations. And the embedded LTE modem means that connectivity is always available from day 1 without waiting for a wired connection.
Ideal for Wireless WAN
For organizations moving to a Wireless WAN, the E300 offers the ability to pair LTE with a wired link and use LTE as a failover connection or a primary connection. For an all wireless WAN, the E300 offers Gigabit-class LTE performance, which can support the throughput needs of a small or medium-sized branch with the ability to add a second LTE connection to increase available bandwidth and reliability.
5G Ready for Upward Compatibility
The E300 Enterprise Branch Router is 5G Ready and can act as a controller for a Cradlepoint 5G Wideband Adapter (with added hardware). This capability ensures upward compatibility for 5G, while still allowing optimal placement of the 5G adapter. The unique capability of Cradlepoint to operate the adapter in captive mode means that the two separate, Ethernet-connected, appliances can be managed as a single entity. WAN interfaces, CPU, and captive modem mode are capable of supporting Cradlepoint 5G adapters. 5G speeds subject to maximum WAN throughput.
Cradlepoint NetCloud for Branch Packages
Quickly deploy, manage, and monitor your network through a single pane of glass with the Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager. Rapidly deploy and dynamically manage networks at geographically distributed locations with NetCloud Manager, the network management component within the Cradlepoint NetCloud Service. Improving productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing the intelligence of your network and business operations is simplified with an ongoing subscription to the NetCloud Service, which continues to deliver benefits and features for your ever-changing network.
All Cradlepoint LTE equipment is sold in all-inclusive NetCloud Essentials Packages for branch networks, which includes NetCloud Essentials software, the LTE Router, 24x7 support, and limited lifetime warranty. NetCloud Manager Packages come in 1, 3, and 5-year options (with greater savings on the 3 and 5-year packages) and feature:
- Cloud Configuration
- Security
- Visibility / Analytics
- Real-time Diagnostics / Troubleshooting
- Alerts / Reports
- Extensibility / Integration
- Out-of-Band Management / Remote Connect
- Location Services
When To Get NetCloud Branch Advanced
The following features (and more) are exclusive to the Advanced license for NetCloud Branch Cloud-Managed software.
- Application Aware QoS
- Application Aware Traffic Steering
- Application Aware Zone Firewall
- CP Secure Threat MAnagement
- CP Secure Web Filter
- Zscaler Internet Security
- LAN Manager for clientless access to LAN connected PC/MAC devices
- Traffic Steering for Events & Flows
- Cellular Health
- Failover Events
- NetCloud Edge Connector for Microsoft Azure IoT Central
Key Software Capabilities
Cradlepoint NetCloud Service for the E300 provides everything needed to unlock the power of LTE at the network edge and connect users and IoT to critical applications and services. The NetCloud Service package for the E300 includes router software for optimizing routing, VPN, SD-WAN, and security capabilities. The cloud capabilities include group policy definition, reports, troubleshooting, and analytics dashboards. And the service includes a warranty for as long as an active subscription on the router, online training, live and online support, and all software and firmware updates.
Router Services
Next-generation hardware provides local processing power to handle demanding router-delivered services, such as support for VPN tunneling encryption including DMVPN, IPsec, GRE, and other tunneling technologies.
Security Services
NetCloud Service includes security features and options to optimize the E300 to meet the evolving security needs of distributed environments. The service includes stateful zone-based firewall enhancement capability to Application Aware with the Advanced package.
Connection Manager
Connection Manager provides the ability to manage all WAN connections types, both wireless and wired, from a single software-defined policy. Our custom-built modem software ensures users establish Wireless WAN connectivity faster while maintaining the highest level of resiliency.
Cloud Services
NetCloud Manager delivers true zero-touch deployment with the ability to define and deliver policy across entire groups of endpoints. Users can create a cloud-orchestrated hub and spoke VPN network and gain insights and analytics required for rapid troubleshooting and diagnostic workflows.
Other NetCloud Manager Benefits
- Zero-Touch Deployment:Â Remotely deploy & manage all the devices on your network with no user intervention
- Simplified Management & Orchestration: Monitor device status in real-time, set proactive alerts for optimized 3G/4G/LTE data usage & network uptime
- Instant Insights:Â Always connected, WAN/LAN analytics & visibility to manage data usage, performance & costs
- Transparent subscription management: Streamline planning & use the cloud to ensure modems & endpoints stay updated to the latest software versions for secure & efficient operations
Why You Should Buy from RCN Technologies
We are a team of creative, technical and intellectual minds that focus on simplifying even the most complex telecom and technical challenges for our partners. Our team has over 35 years of wireless connectivity experience and can provide end-to-end white-glove service and support for our customers.
America’s Technology Ally™
At the heart of RCN Technologies is our philosophy to serve as an ally that provides the best technology solutions for today and tomorrow. Our technology ally team cares about equipping businesses with modern solutions that work to help people communicate and connect better.
You can #ExpectMore from your #TechnologyAlly.
Delivering A Better Experience
RCN was founded in 2013 with a focused mission: Make sense of communications for commercial, public sector, and non-profit organizations. Since then, we’ve grown to become a full-service connectivity solutions provider with a team of experts helping customers stay connected from coast to coast. You can #ExpectMore when working with RCN.
Industry-Leading Solutions
We partner with multiple industry leaders to provide customers with the best connectivity technology solutions, including:
- TechLab Managed Services
- Business Continuity / Failover (Backup Internet)
- Hardware & Support
- UCaaS / VoIP Phone Systems (Internet-based Phone Service)
- IoT Devices & Systems (Internet of Things)
Additional information
Weight | 1.8125 lbs |
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Dimensions | 5.3 × 10.6 × 1.7 in |
Cradlepoint Model | Cradlepoint E300-C18B, Cradlepoint E300-C4D |
Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager Package | 5 Year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced Package for Branch Routers, 5 Year NetCloud Essentials for Branch Routers, 3 Year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced Package for Branch Routers, 3 Year NetCloud Essentials for Branch Routers, 1 Year NetCloud Essentials + Advanced Package for Branch Routers, 1 Year NetCloud Essentials for Branch Routers |
In the Box | 12VDC 2A, 2M, North America Power Supply, Cat 18 Cell Antenna Alignment Tool (Cat 18 Device only), Cat 4 Cell Antenna Alignment Tool (Cat 4 Device only), Four (4) Cell 600MHZ – 6GHZ SMA Gray Antennas (Cat 18 Device only), Four (4) rubber feet for desk mounting, LTE Router, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Regulatory, and Warranty Guide, Two (2) Cell 600MHZ – 6GHZ SMA Gray Antennas (Cat 4 Device only), Wall Mount Screw Pack |
Color | Black |
Model Options
Cradlepoint E300
We offer two distinct models of the Cradlepoint E300 that provide unique advantages depending on your needs. Learn more about the details of both options below.
Cradlepoint E300-C18B
The C18B version of the Cradlepoint E300 offers faster overall LTE speeds (it’s capable of 1.2 Gbps download, 150 Mbps upload) than the C4D version. It is also 5G-ready and provides global availability, private LTE/CBRS capabilities, and carrier aggregation that the C4D version does not. The C18B model is certified by Verizon and AT&T and is supported by T-Mobile.
Cradlepoint E300-C4D
The C4D version of the Cradlepoint E300 sports top speeds of 150 Mbps download and 50 Mbps upload. The C4D model is for North America only; it is certified by Verizon and AT&T and is supported by T-Mobile.
Specs
Hardware
The following features are delivered through the hardware.
INTERFACES
Modem
One of the following:
- Embedded C18B modem
- 4 x SMA cellular antenna connectors
- Embedded C4D modem
- 2 x SMA cellular antenna connectors
Optional dual modem:
- Modular MC400 modem
Ethernet
- 5 x GbE RJ45 (LAN/WAN switchable)
- 1 x 10GbE SFP+ (LAN/WAN switchable)
- SFP: Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL, FTLF1318P3BTL
- SFP+: Finisar FTLX8574D3BCL, FTLX1475D3BCL, FCBG110SD1Cxx
Wi-Fi
- Dual-radio, dual-band, concurrent operation (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with DFS
- 574 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 1,200 Mbps (5 GHz)
- Internal 2×2 antenna
- Global Optimized Wi-Fi
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, WEP auto
- 802.11k, 802.11v
Expansion
- 1 x USB 2.0 Type A (OOBM)
- 1 x Expansion (future exp. modules)
GNSS / GPS
- 1 x SMA GNSS antenna connector
TEMPERATURE
- Operating: 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
- Storage: -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F)
HUMIDITY
- Operating: 5% to 95%
- Storage: 5% to 95%
POWER
- Power Required: Powered by external DC power supply, 100-240 VAC input, 12 VDC 2A output (included)
PHYSICAL
- Size: 5.3 x 10.6 x 1.7 in (135 x 270 x 44 mm)
- Weight: 1 lb 13 oz (.82kg)
CERTIFICATIONS
- Safety: UL/CUL, CB Scheme, EN60950-1, EN 62368
- Materials: WEEE, RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65
WI-FI POWER
FCC
- 2402–2483.5 MHz (2.4 GHz band): 33.14 dBm
conducted - 5150–5250 MHz (5 GHz band 1): 32.94 dBm
conducted - 5725–5850 MHz (5 GHz band 3): 32.81 dBm
conducted
Europe / Rest of World
- 2.4 GHz band: 19.93 dBm EIRP
- 5150-5250 MHz: 22.76 dBm EIRP
- 5250-5350 MHz: 22.92 dBm EIRP
- 5500-5700 MHz: 29.08 dBm EIRP
Australia / New Zealand
- 2.4 GHz band: 19.93 dBm EIRP
- 5150-5250 MHz: 22.98 dBm EIRP
- 5250-5350 MHz: 22.98 dBm EIRP
- 5500-5700 MHz: 29.82 dBm EIRP
- 5475-5825 MHz: 32.81 dBm EIRP
LEDs
Refer to the E300 Series Enterprise Branch Router Quick Start Guide
Enterprise-Class Modem Specifications
E300-C18B
Technology
Cat 18 LTE Advanced Pro (3GPP Rel. 12)
- Dual SIM slots, mini 2FF form factor
- SIM-based auto-carrier selection
Fallback
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
Carrier Aggregation
Up to 5 x CA downlink, 2 x CA uplink
Refer to modem carrier aggregations article
Peak Downlink Rates
LTE: 1.2 Gbps
WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps
Peak Uplink Rates
LTE 150 Mbps
WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps
MIMO
2×2 MIMO or 4×4 MIMO
QAM
256
LTE Bands
LTE FDD
- B1, B2(B25), B3, B4(B66), B5(B26/B18/B19), B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B20, B28, B29, B30, B32, B71
LTE TDD
- B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48
Power
LTE 23 dBm ± 1, DC-HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)
Antennas
SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz – 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (qty 4. included)
GNSS/GPS
Active GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- DC voltage bias supplied (typical 3.1v)
SMS
Yes
Regulatory
FCC, IC, CE, RCM
Telecom
PTCRB, GCF
Carrier Approvals
AT&T, Verizon
Public Safety Network Approvals
N/A
Private LTE
Yes, includes FCC Part 96 (CBRS Band 48)
E300-C4D
Technology
Cat 4 LTE (3GPP Rel. 11)
- Dual SIM slots, mini 2FF form factor
- SIM-based auto-carrier selection
Fallback
WCDMA/UMTS/HSPA+
Carrier Aggregation
N/A
Peak Downlink Rates
LTE: 150 Mbps
WCDMA: 42.2 Mbps
Peak Uplink Rates
LTE 50 Mbps
WCDMA: 5.76 Mbps
MIMO
2×2 MIMO
QAM
64
LTE Bands
LTE FDD
- B2, B4, B5, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71
WCDMA Bands: B1, B2, B4, B5(B19), B8 B2, B4, B5
Power
LTE 23 dBm ± 1; HSPA+ 23 dBm ± 1 (typical conducted)
Antennas
SMA female connectors, external 600 MHz – 6 GHz cellular paddle antennas (qty 2. included)
GNSS/GPS
Passive GNSS
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
SMS
Yes
Regulatory
FCC, IC
Telecom
PTCRB
Carrier Approvals
AT&T, Verizon
Public Safety Network Approvals
N/A
Private LTE
N/A
Cellular carriers and operators throughout the world may only require telecom industry certifications, like PTCRB or GCF, to operate on their
network. Some carriers require additional testing and approval, beyond telecom certifications, to operate on their network. A carrier listed in
the approvals section means Cradlepoint completed additional testing and acquired technical approval for that given carrier. Any carrier not
listed may not require additional testing or approval beyond telecom industry certifications to operate on their network.
Resources
Warranty
The E300 is only sold as a component of NetCloud Branch Packages.
- NetCloud Packages include support for the full subscription term.
- All Cradlepoint hardware products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as they have a subscription license to an active
NetCloud Service Plan.
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