Cradlepoint TAA-MB01-R980-5GD-A 1-Year TAA-Compliant Mobile Router Support
Overview
The TAA-MB01-R980-5GD-A is a 1-year support plan for the Cradlepoint R980-5GD mobile router, a ruggedized 5G/LTE edge device built for government, federal, and public safety deployments where TAA compliance is mandatory. This support tier covers the R980-5GD base unit, which delivers dual-modem 5G and Cat 19 LTE with 940 Mbps firewall throughput — purpose-built for mobile operations, remote site failover, and distributed network edge scenarios where cellular uplink redundancy and compliance certification are non-negotiable.
Compatibility
The TAA-MB01-R980-5GD-A support plan applies exclusively to the Cradlepoint R980-5GD mobile router. The R980-5GD unit pairs dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with embedded 5G and 4G LTE modems, supporting AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks across North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. FirstNet Trusted and T-Mobile Connecting Heroes certifications qualify this device for public safety and emergency response integration. The ruggedized metal form factor supports field deployment in temperatures from -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F), making it suitable for mobile command vehicles, remote construction sites, and temporary network edge installations. TAA certification ensures eligibility for federal procurement and secure infrastructure projects where U.S. supply-chain compliance is required.
Installation Notes
The R980-5GD integrates two Gigabit Ethernet ports (LAN/WAN switchable), one USB port, and serial connectivity via adapter. Dual eSIM support enables captive-modem operation for private cellular networks (CBRS, 4G LTE, 5G), eliminating carrier dependency in controlled environments. No PoE requirement — power delivery is via integrated modem and Ethernet. Active GNSS provides location services for mobile and asset-tracking scenarios. VPN tunnel capacity of 20 concurrent tunnels supports multi-site failover and redundant uplink architectures. Cloud management and carrier operator certifications (PTCRB, GCF) streamline provisioning and lifecycle management across fleet deployments.
