Cradlepoint TAA-TCA3-2105-5GB-FA 3-Year TAA Compliant Router
Overview
The Cradlepoint TAA-TCA3-2105-5GB-FA is a ruggedized cellular edge router delivering multi-band mobile broadband (5G, 4G, LTE) plus Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet on a single platform. This model addresses enterprise and government deployments requiring TAA-compliant hardware for secure remote WAN access where terrestrial broadband is unavailable or unreliable — branch offices, mobile command centers, temporary field sites, and critical infrastructure monitoring stations. The MPN TAA-TCA3-2105-5GB-FA bundles three years of NetCloud Essentials and Advanced management access, eliminating separate subscription procurement and simplifying federal procurement workflows.
Deployment Use Cases
Deploy this router at the WAN edge where you need redundant cellular failover without government contracting friction. FIPS mode availability meets compliance requirements for national security and federal civilian agency work. Multi-generation cellular fallback (5G → 4G → LTE) ensures continuity when primary carriers degrade. The 2.5G Ethernet port connects to existing branch infrastructure — switches, firewalls, industrial controllers — without mid-tier port bottlenecks that 1G forces. Wi-Fi 6 side-channel supports guest networks or temporary field teams without disrupting wired critical systems.
Compatibility
Integrates with enterprise SD-WAN platforms and security appliances via standard Ethernet. NetCloud dashboard provisions this router remotely alongside other Cradlepoint cellular infrastructure — no serial console or on-site terminal access required for initial configuration. Compatible with dual-carrier SIM setups for carrier diversity. Standard USB and Ethernet interfaces support legacy serial-over-IP devices common in SCADA and building automation environments.
Installation Notes
Power via standard 12V DC barrel connector or PoE injector — verify available current for cellular amplification modules if deployed in high-RF-noise sites. Mounting includes DIN rail and wall bracket options; position antenna connectors clear of RF-absorbing materials. Regional cellular frequency approval varies — confirm carrier band support in your deployment geography before final procurement.
