Cradlepoint SD-WAN
What Cradlepoint SD-WAN is
Cradlepoint SD-WAN manages traffic across cellular and other WAN connections on Cradlepoint branch routers and through NetCloud Exchange. It can work with LTE, 5G standalone and nonstandalone networks, wired connections, and Wi-Fi as WAN. Administrators can use application-based policies to direct traffic through selected cellular providers, WAN interfaces, or interface groups. NetCloud Exchange recognizes and classifies more than 3,500 applications, while Cradlepoint edge routers recognize and classify more than 1,000.
Routers assess link health and can automatically fail over when a connection is down or degraded, following configured policies. Administrators can review cellular use by provider, account, router, or modem, and redirect traffic from links nearing a data threshold. NetCloud Exchange can also align modem WAN interfaces with 5G standalone network slices. Its SD-WAN requires Secure Connect and is based on a zero-trust foundation. The Service Gateway runs on Azure, AWS, KVM, or VMware. Pricing is on request, and a 90-day trial is listed.
Who it suits
It suits organizations using Cradlepoint branch routers that need application-aware traffic management across cellular and other WAN connections. Administrators should account for the stated Secure Connect, licensing, and software requirements.
What it does well
- Works across cellular, wired, and Wi-Fi WAN links
- NetCloud Exchange classifies more than 3,500 applications
- Supports policy-based traffic steering
- Can automatically fail over degraded or down links
- Offers a 90-day trial
What to know first
- Requires Secure Connect
- Participating routers need SD-WAN licenses
- Requires NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer
- Direct internet steering rules allow up to 30 applications
Limits
The plan is per-device and requires a NetCloud Manager subscription, a Secure Connect site license, and a Service Gateway; it supports Cradlepoint endpoints only. A direct internet access traffic steering rule can include up to 30 applications.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN | Per-device license · Requires NetCloud Manager subscription, Secure Connect site license, and Service Gateway · Supported Cradlepoint endpoints only | On request |
As cradlepoint.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Cradlepoint SD-WAN product page.
- Request pricing or start the 90-day trial.
- Configure the Secure Connect service.
- Obtain SD-WAN licenses for participating routers.
- Use NetCloud OS 7.22.110 or newer on the Service Gateway and routers.
- Deploy the Service Gateway on Azure, AWS, KVM, or VMware.
Verdict
Cradlepoint SD-WAN offers cellular-oriented routing policies, link failover, usage controls, and 5G slice steering. It has a 90-day trial, but pricing is on request and deployment requires the listed services, licenses, and software versions.
Questions
What does Cradlepoint SD-WAN cost?
Pricing is on request. Service Gateway pricing is based on throughput and high availability.
Is there a free trial?
A 90-day trial is offered.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platforms are self-hosted and web. The Service Gateway is supported on Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware.
What does the NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN plan require?
It is a per-device license and requires a NetCloud Manager subscription, a Secure Connect site license, and a Service Gateway. It supports Cradlepoint endpoints only.
Does it support application-aware routing and zero-touch provisioning?
Yes. Both are listed as supported.
Does it include integrated security?
Integrated security is listed as no. NetCloud Exchange SD-WAN has a zero-trust foundation and requires Secure Connect.
Facts from Cradlepoint SD-WAN's own pages
- 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment options
- The NetCloud Exchange Service Gateway is supported on Azure, AWS, KVM, and VMware. · docs.cradlepoint.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · cradlepoint.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Boise, Idaho, United States · cradlepoint.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Network slicing
- NetCloud Exchange can create modem WAN interfaces aligned to 5G standalone network slices and steer applications to those slices. · cradlepoint.com, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Cradlepoint offers cellular-optimized SD-WAN on its branch routers and as part of the NetCloud Exchange platform. · cradlepoint.com, 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, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Traffic rule limit
- A direct internet access traffic steering rule can contain up to 30 applications. · docs.cradlepoint.com, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
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