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Cradlepoint SD-WAN
Boise, Idaho, United States
What it is
Cradlepoint SD-WAN provides cellular-focused software-defined networking through Cradlepoint branch routers and the NetCloud Exchange platform. It can manage traffic over LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired links, and Wi‑Fi used as WAN. NetCloud Exchange identifies more than 3,500 applications, while edge routers identify more than 1,000. Administrators can apply application policies that direct traffic through chosen cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups. Routers evaluate link condition and can switch connections automatically when configured thresholds detect a failed or degraded link. Usage views cover cellular providers, accounts, routers, and modems, with controls for steering traffic away from links nearing data limits. NetCloud Exchange can align modem interfaces with 5G standalone network slices and direct applications to them. The service uses a zero-trust foundation and requires Secure Connect. Gateway deployment supports Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware. Requirements include licenses, Secure Connect, and NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer. Pricing is available on request, with a 90-day trial.
For and against
For
- Handles LTE, 5G, wired, and Wi‑Fi WAN links
- Classifies thousands of applications
- Policy-based traffic steering
- Automatic failover for degraded links
- Supports 5G network slicing
Against
- Requires Secure Connect service
- Requires SD-WAN licenses for routers
- Direct internet rule allows 30 applications
The verdict
Cradlepoint SD-WAN combines application policies, link failover, cellular usage monitoring, and 5G slicing across supported Cradlepoint deployments. It is a paid, hybrid service with pricing on request and a 90-day trial.
Who it suits
It suits organizations managing branch connectivity across cellular and wired WAN links. Network teams needing application-aware routing, failover, and cellular usage controls may find its documented functions relevant.
Plans and prices
NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN
Per-device license · Requires NetCloud Manager subscription, Secure Connect site license, and Service Gateway · Supported Cradlepoint endpoints only
Read 8 Oct 2026 · cradlepoint.com
On the record
- 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.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Cellular data controls
- Administrators can view cellular usage by provider, account, router, or modem and steer traffic away from links approaching a data threshold.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment options
- The NetCloud Exchange Service Gateway is supported on Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware.docs.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Failover
- Routers assess WAN link health and can automatically fail over when a link is down or degraded according to configured policies.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Network slicing
- NetCloud Exchange can create modem WAN interfaces aligned to 5G standalone network slices and steer applications to those slices.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Cradlepoint offers cellular-optimized SD-WAN on its branch routers and as part of the NetCloud Exchange platform.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security foundation
- NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN is based on a zero-trust foundation and requires the Secure Connect service.docs.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.docs.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Traffic rule limit
- A direct internet access traffic steering rule can contain up to 30 applications.docs.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Traffic steering
- Administrators can steer application traffic to selected cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups using application-based policies.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- WAN links
- The product can optimize traffic across LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired connections, and Wi-Fi as WAN.cradlepoint.com · read 8 Oct 2026
