Ericsson Enterprise Wireless BE05-W2255-5GF-GL-M Indoor/outdoor 5G Adapter (W2255) with 5-yr NetCloud Branch 5G Adapter Essentials Plan

Indoor/outdoor 5G adapter for Wireless WAN, Built for always-on operations

Investment protection

5G network slicing capable with the ability to terminate multiple slices on a single SIM

Simplified procurement

With a single model for both indoor and outdoor installations

High availability

Complements an existing wired WAN with cellular, and even low earth orbit satellite connectivity, for link and service provider diversity

Reduces truck rolls

With embedded eSIM, remote management, and out of band and in band management capabilities

• Add wireless connectivity to your WAN with ease
• 5G standalone network slicing capable for optimized network performance.
• A single model supports both indoor and outdoor deployments, simplifying procurement and inventory.
• Embedded eSIMs enable remote carrier provisioning, reducing the need for costly truck rolls.
• Out-of-band management and remote access to downstream LAN devices simplify troubleshooting of branch office networking devices and endpoints.
• Built for demanding outdoor environments with an IP67 weatherproof rating, 130 mph wind resistance, and K.21 lightning protection.
• Automatically detects select low earth orbit (LEO) satellite modems and dynamically surfaces performance data within Ericsson NetCloud.
• SIMs are secured under dual protective hatches, adding a physical layer of security against unauthorized access.
• Compatible with Ericsson E-series routers in a captive modem configuration, as well as any third-party SD-WAN or WAN routers.
• Simplified wireless operations with centralized visibility, management, and troubleshooting tools to deploy wireless WAN connections at scale.

Manage connectivity and security from anywhere through Ericsson NetCloud Manager

Ericsson NetCloud Manager allows you to accomplish more, faster, and with fewer resources. It’s an intuitive, easy-to-use cloud management and orchestration platform designed to simplify the configuration, deployment, operation, and troubleshooting of far-flung wireless routers. With browser and mobile application access, Ericsson NetCloud Manager enables effective management — from anywhere!

Notable Features

• Increase the size and types of your WAN use cases with 20% more capacity and 10x faster failover performance with Dual SIM Dual Standby, compared to the W1855 adapter
• Experience the dependability of multi-WAN 5G SA and LEO satellite integrated connections
• Gain carrier-class connectivity using a software-defined modem and integrated multilevel test and recovery utilities
• Deploy an enterprise-class 5G solution with greater simplicity and confidence with the installation applications including Carrier Selection Intelligence and Zero Touch provisioning
• Connect faster than wired links and deploy and manage carrier profiles easily with embedded eSIM
• Securely investigate downed primary links with out-of-band management capabilities
• Manage an Ericsson Cradlepoint router and 5G adapter as one entity for singular control and visibility with captive modem
• Deploy within any existing networking or SD-WAN environment

The Ericsson Cradlepoint W2255 offers a new class of adapter that delivers reliable 5G connectivity and highly resilient failover for a superior Wireless WAN experience. It achieves this through high-performance 5G SA (standalone) with faster failover, network slicing support, and multi-WAN resiliency that can include low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite integration. Designed for enterprise scale, the W2255 supports zero-touch deployment and secure out-of-band management through Ericsson NetCloud.

Flexible Installation and Deployment Options

The W2255 provides flexible deployment in a single model that supports both internal and external installations. Its sleek industrial design complements indoor décor and includes an indoor mounting bracket, while an IP67-rated ruggedized enclosure withstands harsh outdoor conditions and is engineered for easy installation. Use the internal antennas or connect external antennas using the four SMA ports to handle challenging signal environments. This multi-deployment design simplifies inventory and ensures dependable connectivity across diverse use cases.

Enhanced Throughput and Advanced Network Capabilities

Equipped with the latest 3GPP Release 17 modem, the W2255 delivers 20% more capacity for enhanced throughput and improved multi-user performance, compared to the W1855 adapter. It supports network slicing for better WAN resiliency and predictability and Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) for seamless carrier redundancy, enabling robust, predictable connectivity for demanding enterprise and edge deployments. Dual SIM Dual Standby with Dual SIM/eSIM on a single modem enables up to 10x faster carrier failover, maintains standby visibility to prevent degraded handovers, and reduces cost and complexity by avoiding a second modem or antenna—critical as fixed-site networks fluctuate.

Multi-WAN: 5G Cellular, and LEO Satellite Integration with Ericsson NetCloud

Integrating LEO satellite telemetry into Ericsson NetCloud reduces operational costs and provides centralized visibility and basic control of satellite links. Automatic LEO detection upon satellite provider connection enables automated failover and policy orchestration. NetCloud dashboards display telemetry, simplify bulk configuration, and enforce enterprise-grade SLAs, extending resilient, intelligent Wireless WAN operations beyond terrestrial limits for predictable connectivity in the most challenging environments.

5G SA Multi-Slice with URSP — Prioritized, Predictable WAN Performance

5G SA multi-slice capable with URSP, the W2255 enables predictable, prioritized and resilient WAN performance—isolating critical traffic (for example, PoS) from best-effort guest Wi-Fi and supporting carrier-backed SLAs for critical services. Traffic steering maps applications to optimal spectrum (high bandwidth for video/CCTV, low band for PoS/M2M), improving spectrum efficiency, while standards-based URSP simplifies slice provisioning and optimizes performance.

The following features are delivered through the hardware.