Cradlepoint LTE Adapters for Branch Failover

The Cradlepoint CBA550 LTE Adapter is a turnkey branch continuity solution for LTE failover that integrates seamlessly with existing network and SD-WAN infrastructure. It is equipped with Power-over-Ethernet for flexible, unobtrusive placement to optimise cellular reception. This powerful solution maximises uptime for businesses that require always-on connectivity.

Cradlepoint CBA550 LTE adapter is sold as part of an all-inclusive Branch networking package composed of services, hardware, and support.

Key Benefits Plug-and-play failover, adaptive to any networking & SD-WAN environment
Embedded LTE with SIM-based Auto-Carrier Selection
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
External antenna options
Cloud-managed for ease of deployment, remote management & reporting


The NetCloud Service for Branches include:

NetCloud management & control service with branch-specific capabilities
Customer choice of purpose-built hardware
24x7 support & limited lifetime warranty
NetCloud Features:

Cloud-managed for ease of deployment, remote management & reporting
Remote Connect enables non-cloud managed third-party devices on the LAN to be securely cloud-managed




Branch Networks Branch networks are undergoing dramatic change. Cloud applications and IoT devices demand direct Internet access while voice and video traffic is on the rise, and temporary sites, like retail kiosks and portable construction offices, are increasingly common—driving traditional enterprise WANs to their breaking point. Cradlepoint NetCloud Branch Solutions with Gigabit-Class LTE connectivity provide bandwidth, flexibility, and reliability businesses need to address these changes and create an easier to manage, lower cost and more agile branch.



Cradlepoint’s Elastic EdgeSM vision provides a blueprint for next-generation Edge Networks that deliver pervasive broadband connectivity, cloud-like agility, and software extensibility—all while ensuring enterprise-class visibility, security, and control. All-in-one NetCloud Solution Packages for Branch Networks, based on Advanced Edge Routers (AER), are cloud-managed, and deployable anywhere in days, not months.

Comprehensive IoT Support To accommodate the security, computing, and management requirements for branch IoT devices at the WAN edge, Cradlepoint’s branch solutions provide comprehensive IoT support. The NetCloud platform allows organisations to run Edge Computing applications right on the router. The NetCloud Perimeter feature uses Software-Defined Perimeter technology to instantly spin up secure and segmented device-to-cloud overlay networks, cloaking them from the Internet and protecting trusted networks. Everything is configured, deployed, and managed using NetCloud Manager.



Product Comparison  

  CBA850

CBA550

Cloud Management Yes Yes Out-of-Band Management Yes No Inline Failover Yes No Ports (LAN/WAN) 2 (GigE) & 1 (console) 1 10/100 LTE* 1.2 Gbps* 150Mbps Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C 0° C to 50° C Sim Slots 2 2 Power-over-Ethernet Yes or power adapter Yes *Theoretical maximum speed.

**Available Gigabit-Class LTE modem option.

The Cradlepoint CBA850 LTE Adapter is a turnkey branch continuity solution for Gigabit-Class LTE failover that integrates seamlessly with existing network and SD-WAN infrastructure. Using secure cloud access, the CBA850 provides the ability to extend management capability to any primary router Out-of-Band without the need for a wired connection. Equipped with Power-over-Ethernet for flexible, unobtrusive placement anywhere to optimise cellular reception, this powerful solution reduces truck rolls, consolidates infrastructure, and maximises uptime for businesses that require always-on connectivity.

The cloud-managed CBA850 empowers administrators to maximise infrastructure investments with a high-speed, automatic secondary path to access and control the network at remote locations when connectivity is lost or even if the primary router goes down.

Cradlepoint CBA850 is sold with the NetCloud Essentials Plan, an all-inclusive networking service package comprised of services, hardware, and support.

Key Benefits Available Gigabit-Class LTE
Plug-and-play overlay failover
Out-of-Band Management
Power-over-Ethernet placement flexibility
External antenna options
Elastic Wideband technology for exceptional cellular connectivity


The NetCloud Service for Branches include:

NetCloud management & control service with branch-specific capabilities
Customer choice of purpose-built hardware
24x7 support & limited lifetime warranty
Option to purchase add-on plans for Advanced functionality
NetCloud Features:

Cloud-managed for ease of deployment, remote management & reporting
Remote Connect enables non-cloud managed third-party devices on the LAN to be securely cloud-managed
Branch Networks Branch networks are undergoing dramatic change. Cloud applications and IoT devices demand direct Internet access while voice and video traffic is on the rise, and temporary sites, like retail kiosks and portable construction offices, are increasingly common—driving traditional enterprise WANs to their breaking point. Cradlepoint NetCloud Branch Solutions with Gigabit-Class LTE connectivity provide bandwidth, flexibility, and reliability businesses need to address these changes and create an easier to manage, lower cost and more agile branch.



Cradlepoint’s Elastic EdgeSM vision provides a blueprint for next-generation Edge Networks that deliver pervasive broadband connectivity, cloud-like agility, and software extensibility—all while ensuring enterprise-class visibility, security, and control. All-in-one NetCloud Solution Packages for Branch Networks, based on Advanced Edge Routers (AER), are cloud-managed, and deployable anywhere in days, not months.

Comprehensive IoT Support To accommodate the security, computing, and management requirements for branch IoT devices at the WAN edge, Cradlepoint’s branch solutions provide comprehensive IoT support. The NetCloud platform allows organisations to run Edge Computing applications right on the router. The NetCloud Perimeter feature uses Software-Defined Perimeter technology to instantly spin up secure and segmented device-to-cloud overlay networks, cloaking them from the Internet and protecting trusted networks. Everything is configured, deployed, and managed using NetCloud Manager.



Product Comparison  

  CBA850

CBA550

Cloud Management Yes Yes Out-of-Band Management Yes No Inline Failover Yes No Ports (LAN/WAN) 2 (GigE) & 1 (console) 1 10/100 LTE* 1.2 Gbps* 150Mbps Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C 0° C to 50° C Sim Slots 2 2 Power-over-Ethernet Yes or power adapter Yes *Theoretical maximum speed.

**Available Gigabit-Class LTE modem option.