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Description

Cradlepoint BFA1-03005GB-GN 1-Year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Bundle with E300 Router

Overview

The Cradlepoint BFA1-03005GB-GN is a turnkey enterprise branch networking bundle that pairs the E300 industrial router with a 1-year NetCloud Enterprise Branch Essentials Plan and Advanced Plan subscription. Designed for fixed branch sites — retail locations, remote offices, and distributed enterprise campuses — it delivers cloud-managed 5G/LTE failover or primary WAN connectivity without standing up on-premises management infrastructure. The E300 supports 5G NR and Cat 20 LTE (with Cat 18 or Cat 7 LTE options), giving network architects a single SKU that covers both current 5G deployments and sites still transitioning from LTE. The NetCloud subscription is what activates centralized policy management, zero-touch provisioning, and SD-WAN orchestration — the hardware alone does not provide these capabilities.

Compatibility

This bundle is built around the Cradlepoint E300 router platform. It is compatible with the broader Cradlepoint NetCloud environment, integrating with NetCloud Manager for policy-based WAN management across distributed branch fleets. The E300 carries enterprise cellular router certifications for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks in North America, and meets PTCRB (U.S.) and GCF (global) operator standards — meaning it can be activated on any of the three major U.S. carriers without carrier-specific hardware swaps. Public safety network support covers FirstNet Trusted (E300-C7C and 5G models), T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, and Verizon Frontline; verify model applicability against the Cradlepoint datasheet before ordering for those programs. Dual-modem support and private cellular network readiness (CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G) make this a viable fit for enterprises running or planning private LTE/5G on licensed or shared spectrum. The optional Bluetooth expansion slot accepts the MC20BT module for proximity-based use cases.

Installation Notes

The E300 is housed in an industrial plastic enclosure rated for 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) operating range — plan accordingly for installations in unconditioned spaces near the temperature ceiling. It is not rack-mountable and does not supply PoE output, so downstream PoE devices require a separate PoE switch. Five GbE ports are LAN/WAN switchable, providing port-assignment flexibility for multi-WAN or segmented LAN topologies; the SFP+ port handles fiber uplinks where copper GbE is insufficient. VPN capacity is 20 tunnels at 940 Mbps firewall throughput — sufficient for branch-to-HQ SD-WAN and split-tunnel remote access simultaneously at most branch scales. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band, dual-concurrent operation supports high-density wireless in open-plan branch environments without a separate AP for moderate client counts. GNSS is integrated, enabling location-aware policy and asset tracking use cases common in enterprise branch WAN deployments. The 1-year NetCloud subscription activates automatically through the NetCloud portal; licenses are tied to the device serial number and are not transferable to alternate hardware.

Specifications
Overview: 1-YR NETCLOUD ENTERPRISE BRANCH ESSENTIALS PLAN, ADVANCED PLAN AND E300 ROUTER W
Category: Branch, Fixed Sites
Wireless Connectivity: 5G NR & Cat 20 LTE; Cat 18 or Cat 7 LTE
Form Factor: Industrial Plastic
Ethernet Ports: 5 GbE (LAN/WAN switchable), 1 SFP+
USB Ports: 1
Serial Ports: 0
Expansion Slot: Bluetooth (MC20BT)
Network Operator Standards: PTCRB (U.S.), GCF (global)
Network Operator Certifications: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
Firewall Throughput: 940 Mbps
VPN Tunnel Count: 20
Wi-Fi Standard: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-band, dual-concurrent
Operating Temperature: 0 C to 45 C (32 F to 113 F)
Private Cellular Network: Yes - CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G
Brand: Cradlepoint
MPN: BFA1-03005GB-GN
Type: Network Switch
Connectivity: Bluetooth
Power: PoE
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