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Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255

Gateway / router from Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions (Cradlepoint); details below are as stated by the manufacturer.

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Details

Exact model
Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255
Category
Gateway / router
Technology / network scope
4G LTE5G NR5G NR Rel-17 and Cat 20 LTE
Bands
CBRS 3.55–3.703.43.63.8GHzCBRS (private cellular network: CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G)
Environment
IndoorOutdoor
Not stated by sources
Availability

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Overview

The Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255 is a 5G wireless WAN adapter rather than a full router: a single IP67-rated model that mounts indoors or outdoors and hands its cellular connection over Ethernet to an Ericsson E-series router (as a captive modem) or to a third-party SD-WAN or WAN router.[1][2] It uses a 3GPP Release 17 modem with 5G standalone network slicing and LTE Category 20 fallback.[2] The North American model lists CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) Band 48 and n48 for private networks; the global model does not.[2]

Specifications

Cellular

Modem
Embedded 5G sub-6 GHz modem, 3GPP Release 17, with LTE Advanced Pro Category 20; standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) 5G with multi-slice support[2]
5G NR bands, W2255-5GF-NA
18 bands, including n48, n41, n70, n71, n77 and n78; n41, n77 and n78 also run at higher power class 1.5[2]
LTE bands, W2255-5GF-NA
19 bands, including B2, B4, B12, B13, B14, B66, B71 and Band 48[2]
Global model
W2255-5GF-GL (EMEA, APAC, LATAM) omits n48 and Band 48, and Ericsson lists private cellular support for it as not applicable[2]
Peak rates (as stated)
Up to 4.9 Gbps down and 900 Mbps up[2]
Carrier aggregation
5G SA: up to 3 downlink carriers (200 MHz) and 2 uplink; NSA: up to 2 NR + 5 LTE downlink; LTE-only: up to 6 downlink, 2 uplink[2]
MIMO and antennas
4x4 MIMO downlink, 2x2 uplink; configurable for four internal antennas or four external SMA connectors[2]
SIM
Two 4FF (nano) SIM slots plus two embedded eSIMs, with Dual SIM Dual Standby for faster carrier failover[2]

Interfaces

Ethernet
Two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, switchable between LAN and WAN[2]
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
None[2]
USB and console
One USB 2.0 Type-C port, which Ericsson also lists as the serial console[1][2]
GNSS
Passive GNSS sharing a cellular antenna; GPS L1/L5, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS and QZSS[2]

Physical and environmental

Form factor
Industrial plastic enclosure for indoor or outdoor mounting; 200 x 212 x 60 mm (7.8 x 8.4 x 2.4 in); 1.32 kg[1][2]
Outdoor ratings
IP67, 96-hour salt-mist corrosion test, 130 mph sustained wind rating and ITU-T K.21 lightning protection[2]
Operating temperature
-30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F); 0% to 100% humidity[2]

Power

Input
12 VDC adapter (included) or IEEE 802.3af PoE (Power over Ethernet) from a 15.4 W source[2]
Consumption
2 W idle, 2.6 W typical, 7.5 W heavy, 12 W maximum[2]

Certifications

Regulatory and carriers (NA model)
FCC, ISED (Canada) and PTCRB; AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon approvals; public-safety certifications listed as to be determined[2]
FCC ID
Not listed on Ericsson's product page or data sheet[2]
OnGo listings
We did not find the W2255 on the OnGo Alliance's certified-device list or its list of FCC-authorized Band 48 end-user devices (checked October 1, 2026)[3][4]

Management and performance

Cloud management
Ericsson NetCloud Branch 5G Adapter service with NetCloud Manager, zero-touch provisioning and out-of-band access to downstream LAN devices[1][2]
Multi-WAN
Detects select low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite modems and reports their telemetry in NetCloud[1][2]
Rated throughput
2.4 Gbps in IP passthrough, NAT and captive-modem modes[2]
Warranty
Limited lifetime hardware warranty while an active NetCloud subscription is maintained[2]

What’s included

  • 12 VDC, 24 W power supply (North American or international version)[2]
  • Indoor wall/ceiling mounting bracket and a small accessories kit with four wall screws and anchors[2]
  • Two I/O cable gaskets for 4.5–5.5 mm and 5.5–6.5 mm cables[2]

Public pricing

  • Ericsson does not publish a list price on its product page or data sheet; the W2255 is ordered with a NetCloud Branch 5G Adapter Essentials or Essentials + Advanced package (checked October 1, 2026).[2]

Documents

Vendor

Sources

Researched Oct 1, 2026. Manufacturer and vendor statements are their claims, not independent tests.

  1. Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255 — Ericsson. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  2. Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255 data sheet — Ericsson, Jul 23, 2026. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  3. OnGo Certified Devices — OnGo Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.
  4. FCC-Authorized End User Devices — OnGo Alliance. Accessed Oct 1, 2026.

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