E400

The E400 is a 5G Branch router that is designed to transition from 5G NSA to 5G SA. It has lots of bells and whistles such as:

• 3GPP Release 17 Cellular
• eSIM capabilities
• Network Bonding
• Network Slicing
• WiFi 7
• Satellite Connectivity
• Zero Trust
• Container Software (Docker)
• Captive Modem Capable
• Battery Backup

The E400 sits between the E300 and the E3000. It is designed for approximately 50 users. But this is just an estimate, based on an average usage for a user.

In order to take advantage of the offerings of 5G SA, more WAN interfaces are required. This is referred to as 'Universal Connectivity', i.e. using Wired, Cellular, WiFi and Satellite connections to accept data bonding and Network slicing for the increased amounts of data received.

Words that are repeatedly used regarding the E400 are Increase 'predictability', 'resiliency', and 'quality of experience' combined with the increase in Artificial Inteligence results in more data, more devices, more throughput, more users.

eSIMs implementation will be in 2 phases. Phase 1 involves using a carrier SIM to load the eSIM software. This is scheduled for 1H2025. The actual bootstrap of the eSIM where the implementation is zero touch is scheduled for 2H2025. Of interest is that insertable eSIMs modules will be available for the W1850 and W1855 adapters 2H2025.

As part of the E400 introduction with the 5G E modem and the predictability of the need for more devices and more users is the introduction of Access Points and Network switches which are managed using Ericsson/CradlePoint NetCloud. Full implementation of these offerings will be available 2H2025. Full implementation includes up to 5 WiFi APs and 2 24 or 48 Network Switches. Ericsson/CradlePoint has partner agreements with Juniper and Extreme for requirements that go beyond the current implementation plans.