A selection of current 5G routers for industrial purposes (Source: D-Link, Teldat, Digi, Teltonika, Cradlepoint, Comtime)
On the occasion of the Mobil World Congress 2023, some providers have again presented new router models. Also in the past few months, some new devices have already found their way onto the market. Obviously, the market is slowly getting going. Here we present selected routers for industry as well as Transport & Logistics.
D-Link DWM-3010
D-Link DWM-3010
On the occasion of MWC 2023, manufacturer D-Link refers to its M2M router DWM-3010, which was first announced at the same location two years earlier. The device offers three Gigabit Ethernet ports (2x LAN, 1x WAN), two serial interfaces as well as several digital I/Os and two analog inputs. Two SIM slots and WLAN according to IEEE 802.11 ac/n/g/b/a are further features. The manufacturer estimates the maximum 5G data throughput at 900 Mbit/s in download and 150 Mbit/s in upload. In WLAN, the DWM-3010 reaches up to 866 Mbit/s.
Teldat 5Ge-Rail
Teldat 5Ge-Rail
This 5G router from Teldat is specially developed for use in railways and certified according to railway standards (EN 50155, EN 50121-3-2, EN 45545-2, EN 301 908-1). The manufacturer estimates the data throughput at up to 2.5 Gbit/s in download and 650 Mbits/s in upload. To ensure fast data flow, two 2.5GbE ports are available, one with Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality. The Teldat 5Ge-Rail supports both 5G NR SA and NSA, and a relapse to 4G/LTE (Cat 20) is also possible. Other features include GNSS (with support for GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Gallileo), serial interface and digital I/O. The modem also supports the 700 MHz band. The power supply is selectable in two stages: either 24V or 110V DC.
Digi TX40
Digi TX40
In addition to the high-end TX 64 router, Digi has now announced a cheaper model designed for public safety and fleet vehicle applications. Accordingly, the various ports are equipped with FAKRA connections. The manufacturer is currently pursuing ITxPT certification for interoperability and seamless integration with other vehicle systems. The US government’s FIPS 140-2 cybersecurity standard is met. The TX40 router is characterized by support for numerous 5G and 4G bands, as well as the integration of four GNSSsystems: GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS with Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR). It also offers the option of using two SIM cards. The housing complies with protection class IP64. The 5G router is expected to be available during the second quarter of 2023.
Teltonika RUTX50
Teltonika RUTX50
Teltonika’s 5G router is designed for broad connectivity. This starts with the equipment with two SIM slots, continues with dual-band WLAN according to IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac and one digital input and output and ends with five Gigabit Ethernet ports. The device is backwards compatible with 4G and 3G, achieves up to 3.3 Gbit/s in dual SIM mode and supports the GNSS tracking system. A corresponding antenna is included, as well as antennas for mobile radio and WLAN, a power supply and an Ethernet cable. The Teltonika router can be mounted on the DIN rail and delivered with the manufacturer’s own RutOS operating system, which, according to the manufacturer, offers advanced security functions and special industrial protocols.
Cradlepoint R1900 5G
Cradlepoint R1900 5G
From Cradlepoint, a subsidiary of Ericsson, comes the R1900 5G, a router for providing in-vehicle connectivity. It offers four Gigabit Ethernet ports, an RS-232 serial interface, and multiple digital inputs and outputs. Optionally, an additional four Ethernet ports, a second modem or PoE functionality can be retrofitted. WLAN according to IEEE 802.11ax and Bluetooth LE 5.1 are included as standard. GNSS is also supported, in four different constellations: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou (timed reception). The manufacturer also refers to the extensive software support within the framework of the Cradlepoint NetCloud Mobile Performance Service. It includes router software to optimize routing, VPN, SD-WAN, and security, as well as cloud-centralized features such as Group Policy definition, reporting, troubleshooting, and analytics dashboards, as well as cellular coverage maps.
Comtime CT-Router NG 5G
Comtime CT-Router NG 5G
With the CT router NG 5G, the German manufacturer has introduced a device that offers a transmission rate of up to 2 Gbit/s and supports both 5G standalone (SA) and 5G non-standalone (NSA). The manufacturer emphasizes the functions for secure data transmission: integrated firewall and VPN support, five IPSec VPN channels already installed at the factory, expandable up to 32 channels, as well as a stateful inspection firewall that combines intrusion prevention and denial of service protection. The entire Comtime product portfolio is developed, manufactured and tested in Germany according to the highest security, data protection and quality standards. The label “Made in Germany” signals that secret backdoors are not to be expected. The housing allows DIN rail mounting and is protected according to IP20.
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