Connecting a remote site or adding mobile broadband backup to an existing wired network.
Our opinion · cited research2022+ model generationOmada cellular gatewaysRetailAustralian retail price checkedYes - available independently through retailChecked 13 November 2026
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Product facts
What it connects.
Compatibility and hardware facts, not an endorsement.
Product type
Mobile router
Catalogue inclusion
2022+ model generation
Product family
Omada cellular gateways
Australian availability
Retail · PCByte, PC LAN
Can be purchased independently?
Yes - available independently through retail
NBN role
Works alongside the home network; it does not replace the NBN connection device or modem by itself
WAN / network role
5G NR or 4G LTE via a mobile data SIM
Ports / connection
1 × 2.5GbE Ethernet with PoE input
Mesh
Not listed
Functions
4G / 5G backup · Outdoor or PoE
Highlights
Dual nano SIM failover · IP66 housing · 802.3at or 48 V passive PoE with adapter included · Standalone or Omada controller management
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Our opinion
The no-fluff view.
EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
“A practical option if you need a standalone outdoor mobile gateway and have separate Wi-Fi equipment.”
Setup ease
6/10. Use the included PoE adapter or compatible PoE power and follow the Omada app’s antenna alignment guide.
Observed retail price
$899. PCByte listed one ER701-5G-Outdoor before delivery.
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Cons and watch-outs
What to verify.
Trade-offs and buying checks, not claims that a product is defective.
The built-in Wi-Fi is for local management only.
The single Ethernet port limits the wired link to 2.5 Gbps.
Needs a compatible mobile data plan.
Before buying, confirm exact ISP login, VLAN, BYO support and home-phone requirements. Wi-Fi coverage is never guaranteed from a floor-area claim alone.
Australian price & purchase layer
Price and availability
Independent linksThese are not affiliate links
Observed retail price$899 AUD
PCByte listed one ER701-5G-Outdoor before delivery.
Independent purchaseYes - available independently through retail
For an RSP-supplied router, compare any hardware fee, required plan term, return obligation and locked provider features. For retail hardware, confirm Australian stock and the exact regional model.
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Evidence trail
Check the sources.
Features, retailer stock and RSP-supplied models can change with hardware revision, region, firmware and current offers.
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