Cradlepoint TCA5-2155-5GB-GA 5-Year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT + R2155 Router Bundle
Overview
The TCA5-2155-5GB-GA bundles a 5-year NetCloud Ruggedized IoT Essentials Plan, Advanced Plan, and the R2155 router into a single SKU — simplifying procurement for deployments where cellular WAN management and ruggedized edge connectivity need to be sourced and activated together. The R2155 operates in captive modem mode, making it suited for IoT edge nodes that require managed cellular uplink without full router autonomy. This is a subscription-plus-hardware bundle; the 5-year term means you avoid annual renewal cycles for the duration of a typical infrastructure refresh window.
Compatibility
Designed for use with the Cradlepoint R2155 ruggedized router and the NetCloud Manager platform. The captive modem operating mode is relevant when the R2155 is deployed behind a primary routing device — the R2155 handles cellular uplink while the upstream device manages routing and policy. Confirm your NetCloud Manager account supports ruggedized IoT plan provisioning before activating this SKU.
Installation Notes
Activation requires a NetCloud Manager account. The captive modem mode must be configured post-activation; verify your network architecture supports this topology before deployment. Plan terms begin at activation, not at purchase — coordinate activation timing with your deployment schedule to avoid burning subscription days before the hardware is in the field.
