{"product_id":"cradlepoint-w1850-5gb-5g-wideband-adapter-modem-router-lte-missing-antenna","title":"Cradlepoint W1850-5GB 5G Wideband Adapter Modem Router LTE | MISSING ANTENNA","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#222;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:22px;margin:0 0 10px;border-bottom:3px solid #0060a9;padding-bottom:8px;\"\u003eCradlepoint W1850-5GB 5G Wideband Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003eA certified refurbished \u003cstrong\u003eW1850-5GB\u003c\/strong\u003e brings enterprise \u003cstrong\u003e5G NR and LTE Cat 20\u003c\/strong\u003e connectivity to a branch or fixed site. It holds a \u003cstrong\u003e5G and a 4G session simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e, passes up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e through \u003cstrong\u003etwo 2.5 GbE ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, and takes \u003cstrong\u003e802.3at PoE\u003c\/strong\u003e on LAN2 so one Cat cable does power and data. This unit has been \u003cstrong\u003etested\u003c\/strong\u003e. Backed by a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff4e5;border-left:4px solid #d97706;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#92400e;\"\u003eThree antennas, not four.\u003c\/strong\u003e The W1850 takes \u003cstrong\u003efour external antennas\u003c\/strong\u003e and this unit ships with \u003cstrong\u003ethree\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will operate, but you should expect reduced MIMO performance until a fourth is fitted. Cradlepoint 5G\/4G paddle antennas are widely available separately.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fef2f2;border-left:4px solid #b91c1c;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#991b1b;\"\u003eNo NetCloud subscription is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cradlepoint devices are sold as part of an Ericsson NetCloud service package, and cloud management, remote configuration and firmware updates depend on an active licence. This unit is supplied as hardware only. \u003cstrong\u003eBudget for a NetCloud licence before you buy\u003c\/strong\u003e if you intend to manage it through the cloud dashboard.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous 5G and LTE\u003c\/strong\u003e — dual connectivity keeps a 5G and a 4G session live at once, so a cell handover or a congested 5G carrier does not take the site offline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePut the radio where the signal is\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5G mid-band travels poorly through building fabric. Because the adapter separates from the router, it can sit by a window or high on a wall while the router stays in the comms cupboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne cable install\u003c\/strong\u003e — LAN2 accepts 802.3at PoE, so a single Cat run carries power and data and no mains outlet is needed at the mounting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 Gigabit throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e — two 2.5 GbE ports, switchable between LAN and WAN, with up to 2 Gbps passthrough, so the Ethernet side is not the bottleneck on a fast 5G service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate cellular ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports CBRS and private cellular networks alongside public carrier service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsole port for direct access\u003c\/strong\u003e — an RJ45 console port plus a USB port are on board for local configuration and recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003ePerformance in Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThe W1850 exists because of a physics problem. 5G mid-band carries far more capacity than LTE but propagates worse, so the best signal is usually at a window or an external wall — exactly where you do not want to put a router. Splitting the radio out lets the adapter go where the signal is and the router stay where the rack is, joined by ordinary structured cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eIn a branch that makes it a credible primary or failover WAN. Dual connectivity means the device is not betting everything on one radio technology: if 5G coverage drops or a carrier congests, the LTE Cat 20 session is already established rather than being negotiated from cold. Paired with a router that can do WAN failover, the site stays up through events that would otherwise be visible to users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eTwo limits to be plain about. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is an adapter, not a router\u003c\/strong\u003e — it has no built-in Wi-Fi and is designed to feed a router or firewall rather than replace one. And \u003cstrong\u003ecloud management requires a NetCloud subscription that is not included here\u003c\/strong\u003e; without one you are limited to local configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eCradlepoint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eW1850-5GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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#dde4ea;\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e12-month warranty from Reboot IT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eIs It Right For You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#15803d;\"\u003e✓ Best For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:50%;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#b91c1c;\"\u003e✗ Not For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\nBranch sites needing 5G primary or failover WAN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlacing the radio at a window while the router stays in the rack\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPoE installs where no mains outlet exists at the mount point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrganisations that already hold NetCloud licences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCBRS and private cellular deployments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnyone with a spare Cradlepoint 5G\/4G paddle antenna\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers expecting a NetCloud licence — none is included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers needing all four antennas out of the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAnyone wanting built-in Wi-Fi — this adapter has none\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA drop-in router replacement — it feeds a router, not replaces one\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nmmWave 5G — this is low\/mid-band\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOutdoor or unconditioned sites — indoor rated 0 to 50 °C\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eCondition Grades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;width:28%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A — Excellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eExcellent to very good cosmetic condition. May carry light scratches or other minor blemishes from normal service.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade B — Good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #dde4ea;\"\u003eGood cosmetic condition with more visible wear, scuffing or marking to the casing. Function and performance are unaffected.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;font-size:13px;color:#555;\"\u003eCosmetic grading describes the casing only. Every unit, whatever its grade, carries the same warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eHow many antennas does it come with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThree. The W1850 is designed for four external antennas and one is missing from this unit, which is reflected in the price. It will operate on three, with reduced MIMO performance. Compatible Cradlepoint 5G\/4G paddle antennas can be bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs a NetCloud subscription included?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNo. Cradlepoint hardware is normally sold bundled with an Ericsson NetCloud service plan, and cloud management, remote configuration and firmware updates all depend on an active licence. This is a hardware-only sale. If you need the cloud dashboard, price a NetCloud licence in before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eIs this a router?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eNot in the usual sense. It is a 5G wideband adapter that provides the cellular WAN connection and hands it to a router or firewall over Ethernet. It has no built-in Wi-Fi. Cradlepoint designed it to be sited separately from the router so the radio can be placed where the signal is strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eHow is it powered?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBy 802.3at PoE on the LAN2 port, or by a DC adapter. Neither a PoE injector nor an adapter is included with this unit, so you will need a PoE+ switch port, an injector, or a compatible power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eDoes it need a SIM?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes, a 4FF nano SIM from your carrier, and it is not included. The device also supports CBRS and private cellular networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eHas it been tested?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eYes. This unit was tested during intake. As with all our stock it is sold with a 12-month warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;font-weight:600;color:#0060a9;\"\u003eWhat is shipping and delivery like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003eShipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Orders placed before the daily cut-off are typically dispatched the same business day from our Melbourne warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4f7fa;border-left:4px solid #0060a9;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0060a9;font-size:17px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Reboot IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThis certified refurbished Cradlepoint W1850-5GB is supplied with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e covering hardware faults and defects in materials and workmanship. If the unit develops a fault within the warranty period we will repair or replace it, and our Melbourne-based support team can help you diagnose the issue first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eReboot IT has specialised in professionally refurbished business IT equipment since \u003cstrong\u003e2001\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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