Suitable for: Ericsson Cradlepoint R2400, R1900, R980, R920, and IBR1700.

The Ericsson Cradlepoint RC1250 is a ruggedised captive modem accessory designed to extend and enhance cellular connectivity for compatible routers in demanding environments. It enables flexible deployment by allowing the modem to be positioned separately from the router to achieve optimal signal strength, or used in multi-modem setups to build resilient multi-WAN networks. This approach improves overall network performance, coverage, and reliability.

Operating in captive modem mode, the RC1250 integrates seamlessly into centralised management platforms, appearing as an additional WAN interface. It supports advanced wireless WAN features such as load balancing, automatic failover and failback, and intelligent WAN selection, helping to maximise uptime and optimise connectivity across multiple networks. Support for 5G Standalone functionality introduces advanced capabilities including network slicing and eSIM-based carrier switching, enabling more flexible and scalable deployments.

Designed for harsh and mobile environments, the RC1250 features a rugged form factor with support for wide temperature ranges, shock, and vibration. Dual SIM dual-standby functionality provides near-instant failover between carriers, ensuring continuous connectivity for mission-critical applications such as transport systems, telemetry, and real-time communications.

With support for multi-modem architectures, multiple RC1250 units can be deployed together to increase bandwidth, improve carrier diversity, and enhance network resilience. This makes it a powerful solution for organisations seeking to maximise connectivity performance, extend infrastructure lifespan, and maintain reliable communications in challenging conditions.