Cradlepoint W4005 (BEA3-40055GB-GN) vs Cradlepoint W4005 (BEA5-40055GB-GN)

	Cradlepoint W4005 BEA3-40055GB-GN	Cradlepoint W4005 BEA5-40055GB-GN
	Call for Availability	Out of Stock
Manufacturer	CradlePoint	CradlePoint ↓
Price	$4,499.00	$4,999.00
Popularity	Highly viewed	Highly viewed
Connectivity↑
No. of Cellular Connectors	4	4
No. of WiFi Connectors	2	0
No. of GPS Connectors	1	0
Cellular Connector	N Female	SMA Female
WiFi Connector	RP-SMA Female
GPS Connector	N Female
Modem↑
4G/LTE Support	Yes	Yes
5G Support	Yes	Yes
C-Band Support	No	Yes
FirstNet Support	No	No
APAC Support	No	No
mmWave Support	No	No
Networking↑
No. of LAN Ports	2	2
No. of WAN Ports	0	0
No. of Fiber (SFP) Ports	0	0
No. of Serial Ports	0	0
Ports Configurable as LAN/WAN	Yes	Yes
WiFi Support	WiFi 6	WiFi 6
Cellular↑
No. of Embedded Modems	1	1
SIM Card Size	2FF	2FF
Antennas Included	Yes	Yes
Modem Expansion Slot	No	No
Modem Replaceable	No	No
Antenna Frequency	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Low Band n5 (850Mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 5G mmWave Band n260 (37GHz to 40GHz) 5G mmWave Band n261 (27.5GHz to 28.35GHz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)	4G/LTE Band 71 (600Mhz) 5G Low Band n71 (600mhz) 5G Mid Band n41 (2500Mhz) 5G Mid Band n77 (3700Mhz) 5G Low Band n2 (1900Mhz) 4G/LTE Band 12/13/17/29 (700mhz) 4G/LTE Band 14 (FirstNet) 4G/LTE Band 5/26 (850MHz) 4G/LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) 4G/LTE Band 2/25 (1900MHz) 4G/LTE Band 4/66 (1700/2100MHz) 4G/LTE Band 41 (2500MHz) 4G/LTE Band 7 (2600MHz)
Certified Carrier	AT&T T-Mobile UScellular Verizon Verizon Frontline	AT&T UScellular Verizon
Features↑
FIPS Certified	No	No
Cloud Management Included	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Bonding Support	No	No
IP Passthrough	Yes	Yes
Size↑
Length (in)	12.72	11.8
Width (in)	11.8	12.72
Height (in)	3.11	3.11
Misc.↑
WAN Throughput Speed	2 Gbps	2 Gbps
Weight (lb)	11.6	11.09
Minimum Temperature (F)	-22	-22
Maximum Temperature (F)	158	158
Material	Metal (IP67 rated)	Metal (IP67 rated)
Power Input	PoE++ 802.3bt PSE Type 4 (100W)	802.3bt 90 W PoE Injector
Country of Origin	Taiwan	Taiwan
Additional Info↑
Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas	Show Compatible Antennas
PDFs	w4005-series-5g-wideband-adapter-2024-02-19(12127).pdf	w4005-series-5g-wideband-adapter-2024-02-19(13948).pdf
Latest Blog Posts	Understanding Cradlepoint NetCloud Renewals Upgrading Your Cradlepoint Router from 4G to 5G: When and Why? Increase Peplink or CradlePoint Speeds by Locking into different bands	Understanding Cradlepoint NetCloud Renewals Upgrading Your Cradlepoint Router from 4G to 5G: When and Why? Increase Peplink or CradlePoint Speeds by Locking into different bands
Latest YouTube Videos	Cradlepoint - How to Block Cellular Frequency Bands (aka Band Masking) Cradlepoint - How to Manually Switch SIM Card Connections Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Failover/ Failback Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Determine Signal Strength & Band Info Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure WAN Performance Traffic Steering Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Load Balancing Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a WAN port as a LAN port Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a Data Usage Monitor Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Port Forwarding Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Manually Configure a Cellular APN	Cradlepoint - How to Block Cellular Frequency Bands (aka Band Masking) Cradlepoint - How to Manually Switch SIM Card Connections Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Failover/ Failback Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Determine Signal Strength & Band Info Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure WAN Performance Traffic Steering Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Load Balancing Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a WAN port as a LAN port Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure a Data Usage Monitor Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Configure Port Forwarding Cradlepoint NetCloud OS - How to Manually Configure a Cellular APN
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5Gstore Summary	The W4005 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the W4005 highly viewed. The W4005 has 1 internal modem. The W4005 has same number of internal modems as the W4005 so this is a good comparison.	The W4005 is a niche selection that 5Gstore sells. 100% of the customers that purchase keep this router. Based on customer traffic, the W4005 highly viewed. The W4005 has 1 internal modem. The W4005 has same number of internal modems as the W4005 so this is a good comparison.

Cradlepoint W4005 (BEA3-40055GB-GN) vs Cradlepoint W4005 (BEA5-40055GB-GN)

When it comes to choosing between the Cradlepoint W4005 and the Semtech MG90 Dual 5G, there are a few key factors to consider. Both devices offer high-speed 5G connectivity, but the Cradlepoint W4005 stands out with its advanced features such as dual SIM support and cloud-based management. On the other hand, the Semtech MG90 Dual 5G offers a rugged design and multiple carrier support. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences. To make an informed decision, be sure to compare the specifications and features of both devices before making a purchase.

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