Cradlepoint MC20-GPO GPIO Expansion Module

Overview

The Cradlepoint MC20-GPO is a GPIO expansion module that extends edge routing platforms with general-purpose input/output connectivity. Deploy this when you need to integrate external sensors, IoT devices, or control systems directly into a Cradlepoint router at branch or remote sites. The MC20-GPO plugs directly into compatible Cradlepoint models and provides dual 10-pin connectors for signal routing, one serial port, and two fast Ethernet ports—eliminating the need for separate control interfaces or external breakout boxes in space-constrained deployments.

Compatibility

The MC20-GPO integrates with select Cradlepoint router models. Verify your specific Cradlepoint platform generation before ordering—this is a plug-in module designed for discrete router families, not a universal add-on. Check the router's technical documentation or contact pre-sales engineering to confirm GPIO module slot support and pinout mapping for your deployment.

Installation Notes

The module mounts as a direct plug-in accessory to compatible Cradlepoint chassis. Operating temperature range is −20 °C to 60 °C (−4 °F to 140 °F), so verify your edge location doesn't exceed these limits before installation. The module supports passive PoE where available on the router platform. Serial and Ethernet connections follow standard wiring practices; refer to your router's expansion module documentation for pinout diagrams and connector requirements. No special tools are required for module insertion.