Homtecs M2M from China has launched its H20 4G mobile router this year. The router is a part of the G51 High Speed 5G Router catalogue for 2023. The router is basically a kind of Internet of Things (IoT) wireless communication router, which uses FDD/TDD-LTE 4G mobile broadband network to provide convenient and high-speed net transmission function.

According to the manufacturer, the H20 Compact 4G Router series of products use high performance industrial 32-bit communication processor, flush bonding real-time operating system as a software supporting platform. Furthermore, it also provides a safe, high-speed, stable 4G wireless router net, says the company. They offer their product as a wireless router with two Ethernet ports RJ45 and a serial communication port.

It can be used in finance, postal services, Smart power grids, Smart transportation, environment monitoring, fire protection monitoring, security, water conservancy, public safety, advertising release, industrial control, earthquake monitoring, meteorological watch, instrument monitoring, and many other areas.

H20 Compact 4G Router features

  • Industrial robust design and compact metal housing
  • Strong electromagnetic interference Resistance, heat endurance, and radiation ability
  • Support FDD/TDD-LTE 4G network, 3G, and 2.5G backward compatible
  • Support multiple VPNs (PPTP, L2TP, GPE, IPSec, etc.)
  • Support multiple network protocols (ICMP, TCP, UDP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.)
  • Support multiple functions (DHCP, DNS, DDNS, Firewall, NAT, DMZ host, etc.)
  • 2 Antenna interfaces, 1 GSM+ 1 Wi-Fi/GPS
  • 2 Ethernets, 2 LAN or 1 LAN + 1 WAN
  • WAN port support PPPoE, static IP, and DHCP client.
  • Built-in watchdog, Multi-link detection ensure working in a stable and secure way
  • Always online, reboot automatically if disconnected to ensure continual connection
  • Support APN and VPDN wireless private network access in
  • LCP/ICMP/flow/heartbeat check, ensure network usability
  • Web/CLI/SSH/Management platform support, easy configure
  • SNMP network management, NTP support
  • Local & remote management (configuration, status, upgrade firmware)
  • Supports Port forwarding and Bridge
  • Supports timing operation
  • Supports LED status indication
  • Shock and vibration resistant

More advanced features

  • MIMO Antenna for LTE 300Mbps optional
  • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi optional, 150Mbps standard, 300Mbps optional
  • Dual-redundancy between WAN links: Ethernet, 3G/4G and Wi-Fi backup
  • GPS capability optional for fleet management or other tracking application
  • DTU serial communication function optional (rs232/rs485)
  • OpenVPN (Optional)
  • PPTP Server (optional)
  • AT command (optional)
  • Control by SMS (optional)
  • Schedule reboot (optional)
  • Customized and OEM/ODM acceptable

Many Telecommunication companies and manufacturers from China have been facing espionage allegations from their Western counterparts, in the past few years. Read our series on the Huawei Scandal for more insights on this matter.

Did you know? China is not the only Asian superpower when it comes to all things 5G. European B2B relations are on a meteoric rise with countries such as India and Malaysia. Read more on that here.