Product Type | Wideband Adapter |
Form Factor | Metal |
Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
Power Requirements | 802.3at PoE+ (Power over Ethernet), 25.5W max |
Installation Type | Outdoor pole or wall mountable |
Mounting Hardware Included | Yes |
Cradlepoint 6-Year NetCloud 5G Adapter Essentials+Advanced Kit, W2005 Outdoor


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- Enterprise-grade reliability with high-speed 2.5 Gbps data transfer and 5G capability for demanding branch environments
- Bundled with a 6-year NetCloud subscription for advanced management, security, and analytics at no additional cost
- Built with durable metal housing and regulatory compliance (RoHS, TAA) for public and industrial deployments
Product Overview
The Cradlepoint TU-NC Branch 5G Adapter package offers advanced wireless networking with dual RJ-45 Ethernet ports supporting up to 2.5 Gbps data transfer rates. Designed with a metal form factor for durability, it integrates the W2005 outdoor 5G adapter and is optimized for enterprise branch connectivity. This unit includes a 6-year NetCloud Essentials and Advanced plan, giving centralized management and secure networking features. With TAA compliance and RoHS certification, it is ready for enterprise and government use, manufactured in Taiwan. Its compact dimensions support flexible installation, ensuring strong ROI in distributed network infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
5G Support | 5G NR Sub-6 GHz |
4G LTE Fallback | Yes, Category 20 (Cat 20) |
Antennas | Integrated high-gain directional antennas |
Wi-Fi Support | No Wi-Fi (No Wi-Fi radio present in W2005) |
Sim Slots | 2 (Dual SIM – active/passive failover) |
Modem | Embedded 5G modem with LTE Advanced Pro fallback |
5G Frequency Bands | n2, n5, n7, n12, n20, n25, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | RoHS, UL, CE, FCC Part 15B Class B, RED, PTCRB, GCF |
RoHS | Y |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Type | Stateful zone-based firewall through NetCloud |
VPN Support | IPSec, GRE, OpenVPN, DMVPN |
IDS/IPS | Available with Advanced NetCloud plan |
Malware Protection | Available via NetCloud Advanced Threat Management (optional add-on) |
Content Filtering | Cloud-based content filtering through NetCloud |
Threat Detection Features | Intrusion detection, anomaly-based policies, encrypted traffic monitoring |
Interfaces
Network / Interface Type | RJ-45 |
Networking / Ports Qty | 2 |
Port Speed | 2.5 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Primary Interface | 1 x 2.5GbE WAN/LAN RJ-45 |
Secondary Interface | 1 x 1GbE LAN RJ-45 |
Management Port | Available via remote NetCloud platform |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 12.72 Inch |
Depth | 11.8 Inch |
Height | 3.11 Inch |
Operating Temperature | -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Enclosure Rating | IP67-rated rugged enclosure |
Cooling Method | Passive cooling (fanless) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager |
Cloud License | NetCloud Essentials + Advanced |
License Duration | 6 Years |
Included Cloud Features | Zero-touch deployment, firmware management, link health monitoring, traffic analytics |
Remote Management Support | Yes |