The PNK R1900 Single Modem is RCN Technologies' high-capacity Pop-Up Network Kit: a ruggedized Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 5G router, pre-provisioned and packed in a transport case with wall and vehicle chargers, that brings a secure network online with one button press. It is the kit RCN builds for incident command, election operations, and any site where a hundred people need to be online in minutes.The R1900 inside is the same FirstNet Trusted vehicle router used in police and fire fleets: 4x4 MIMO 5G, Wi-Fi 6, four gigabit ports, GPS with dead reckoning, and an operating range of -30 to 75 C. Nothing in the kit is consumer grade.What's included and how it performs Router Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900-5GB, ruggedized 5G (4x4 MIMO, peak 4.14 Gbps DL / 660 Mbps UL), LTE Cat 20 fallback Wi-Fi Dual-band concurrent 2x2 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6): 574 Mbps + 1,200 Mbps; WPA3 Capacity / range Up to 100 simultaneous connected devices; up to 300 ft Wired 4x GbE LAN/WAN ports on the router GPS Discrete active GPS with dead reckoning; NetCloud GeoView location Setup One button; pre-provisioned by RCN, zero configuration on site Case / power Ruggedized transport case; wall charger and vehicle charger included Environmental (router) -30 to 75 C operating; IP64; MIL-STD-810G shock and vibration; Class I Div 2 Public safety FirstNet Trusted, T-Mobile Connecting Heroes, Verizon Frontline Verified Service NetCloud Mobile plan for the selected term; RCN provisioning, onboarding, and 24/7 U.S.-based NOC support Procurement GSA Schedule, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, Equalis Group Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 series datasheetRight for you if You expect 50 to 100 devices on the network at once The kit deploys in weather, dust, or a vehicle, and needs the ruggedized router You want FirstNet Trusted hardware for public-safety operations A single carrier with automatic dual-SIM failover is acceptable for the mission PNK R1900 Single vs. PNK R980 vs. PNK R1900 Dual ModemChoose the R1900 Single Modem for capacity and ruggedness. The PNK R980 is smaller and lighter for teams of 25 to 50 and is RCN's default recommendation for most field use. The PNK R1900 Dual Modem adds a second, independent 5G modem on a second carrier for operations where a carrier outage is unacceptable. Need just the router for a vehicle? See the R1900.Common deploymentsIncident command posts, election sites and early-voting locations, emergency operations centers, mobile healthcare and blood drives, large outdoor events, and construction and utility staging.FAQ Does it need IT setup?No. RCN provisions the kit in NetCloud before it ships. One button press brings the network online; devices join the Wi-Fi like any other network. How many devices can connect?Up to 100 simultaneous devices within roughly 300 feet of the kit, depending on terrain and building materials. Which carriers does it use?Any of AT&T (including FirstNet), Verizon, or T-Mobile. RCN activates the SIM on the carrier with the best coverage for where you deploy, or on the plan you already hold. Can we buy it on a cooperative contract?Yes. The PNK is available on GSA Schedule, NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and Equalis Group, and can be invoiced on a PO. Who supports it in the field?RCN handles provisioning and onboarding, and its U.S.-based 24/7 NOC monitors the kit in use. The router carries Cradlepoint's warranty for the life of the NetCloud plan. Not sure which PNK fits your deployment, or ready to order? Talk to an RCN specialist | See how our 24/7 NOC supports you
