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Cradlepoint SD-WAN

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What it is

Cradlepoint SD-WAN provides cellular-optimized traffic management on Cradlepoint branch routers and through NetCloud Exchange. It can use LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired links, and Wi-Fi as WAN. Administrators steer application traffic to selected cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups with application-based policies. NetCloud Exchange recognizes and classifies more than 3,500 applications, while edge routers classify more than 1,000. Routers assess link health and can fail over automatically when links are down or degraded under configured policies. Administrators can view cellular usage by provider, account, router, or modem and steer traffic away from links nearing thresholds. NetCloud Exchange can align modem WAN interfaces with 5G standalone network slices. Its SD-WAN uses a zero-trust foundation and requires Secure Connect. Service Gateway deployment supports Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware. Requirements include Secure Connect, router licenses, and NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer. Pricing is on request, with a 90-day trial listed.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Cradlepoint offers cellular-optimized SD-WAN on its branch routers and as part of the NetCloud Exchange platform.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Support
NetCloud Essentials packages include phone support around the clock on weekdays with emergency weekend response, 24/7 web support, and 24/5 chat support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Headquarters
Boise, Idaho, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Application policies
NetCloud Exchange can recognize and classify more than 3,500 applications, while Cradlepoint edge routers can recognize and classify more than 1,000.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Cellular data controls
Administrators can view cellular usage by provider, account, router, or modem and steer traffic away from links approaching a data threshold.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Deployment options
The NetCloud Exchange Service Gateway is supported on Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.cradlepoint.com
Failover
Routers assess WAN link health and can automatically fail over when a link is down or degraded according to configured policies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Network slicing
NetCloud Exchange can create modem WAN interfaces aligned to 5G standalone network slices and steer applications to those slices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Pricing
Cradlepoint’s terms say Service Gateway pricing is based on throughput and high availability; they do not state a public SD-WAN price on the product page.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
Security foundation
NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN is based on a zero-trust foundation and requires the Secure Connect service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.cradlepoint.com
Technical requirements
The documented requirements include configured Secure Connect, SD-WAN licenses for participating routers, and NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer on the Service Gateway and routers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.cradlepoint.com
Traffic rule limit
A direct internet access traffic steering rule can contain up to 30 applications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.cradlepoint.com
Traffic steering
Administrators can steer application traffic to selected cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups using application-based policies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
WAN links
The product can optimize traffic across LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired connections, and Wi-Fi as WAN.Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com

Plans and prices

NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN Priced on request Per-device license · Requires NetCloud Manager subscription, Secure Connect site license, and Service Gateway · Supported Cradlepoint endpoints only Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports LTE and 5G WAN links
  • Automatic policy-based failover
  • Classifies thousands of applications
  • Traffic steering by application
  • Gateway support for Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware

Limits

  • Pricing requires a request
  • 90-day trial is the listed term
  • Secure Connect is required
  • Direct internet rules allow up to 30 applications

Who it suits

Cradlepoint SD-WAN suits organizations using Cradlepoint routers that need application-aware routing across cellular, wired, and Wi-Fi WAN links. It fits teams able to provide Secure Connect, required licenses, and supported gateway infrastructure.

Verdict

Cradlepoint SD-WAN combines application steering, link failover, cellular usage controls, and 5G network-slice support across specified deployment environments. Buyers must account for Secure Connect, licensing, NetCloud OS requirements, and the documented traffic-rule limit.

Where Specifiction places it

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