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Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router
If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to connect your high-speed IoT applications to the internet, then the Robustel R5020 is definitely worth considering. The R5020 is Robustel’s first 5G-capable router that supports global 5G, 4G, and 3G bands in a compact industrial form factor. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what the R5020 has to offer and why it’s a great choice for a variety of verticals.
Global Cellular Coverage for High-Speed IoT Applications
The R5020 offers global 3G, 4G/LTE & 5G band coverage in a compact industrial form factor, enabling rapid deployment of high-speed IoT applications. This makes it an ideal choice for verticals such as Transportation, Enterprise Connectivity, and Digital Signage.
Compatibility with 3GPP Release 15
The R5020 leverages the tried-and-tested high-performance CPU platform and RobustOS “ a mature and stable Operating System developed in-house by Robustel. It is compatible with 3GPP Release 15 and is designed for use by various applications.
In-Vehicle Applications
Whether you need passenger WiFi, CCTV debrief, ticketing, or a similar “onboard” requirement, the R5020 offers a simple and effective solution to increase internet speeds and future-proof current installations. The R5020 has achieved E-Mark certification for in-vehicle use and supports GNSS positioning. A version with vehicle ignition sensing is also available to protect vehicle batteries when the engine is off.
Broadband Failover
The R5020 can be configured to use Ethernet or Wifi as primary internet and failover to 4G/5G in the event of an outage. This can help to provide resilience to outlets such as shops and small offices at a reasonable cost and provide sufficient bandwidth for multiple users. IPsec, DMVPN, and Open VPN protocols can be used for connections into core networks.
Primary Broadband
Cellular networks can now provide unlimited 5G tariffs at very reasonable prices, offering hundreds of Mbps internet over the air. For many, a chance to cut the cables and use a wireless internet connection can be technically or commercially favorable.
R5020 Features
- Global 5G/4G/3G cellular connections
- Supports Ethernet, Wifi and 4G/5G internet with auto-failover
- Cost-effective industrial 5G router solution
- Fully programmable Operating System with well documented SDK
- Multiple VPN options available including DMVPN & IPSEC
- GNSS, ignition sense & E-mark make R5020 ideal for vehicles
- Free cloud management platform RCMS
- Robust rugged metal enclosure with small footprint
- DIN-rail + wall mount options
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Product Type
Format
IP Rating
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
China
Antenna Connectors
4 (ANT0 + ANT1 + ANT2 + ANT3)
Approvals / Certifications
IP30
Available Apps
L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, SNMP, Language, RCMS, Dynamic Route, Captive Portal, Modbus Master
Case Material
Metal
Cellular Region
Global ,UK,EMEA,USA,Australia,China,Europe,India,Japan,New Zealand,North America,Oceania,South America
Certifications
E-Mark, CE, RCM, RoHS2.0, WEEE* (*in progress)
Console Connectors
2 x 5-pin 3.5 mm female socket
Custom Options Products
Custom Logo,Case Colour,Connections,Conformal Coating,Anti-Bacterial Coating,Laser Etching,Power Supply,Mounting Options
DI/DO Absolute MAX ADC
100 mA
DI/DO Absolute MAX VDC
“V+†+30V DC (DI), +30V DC (DO)
DI/DO Connector
2 x 5-pin 3.5 mm female socket
DI/DO Isolation
3.75KV DC (opto-isolator)
DI/DO Signal Definition
IN, OUT, IGND, OGND
DI/DO Type
1x DI + 1 x DO, wet contact
Dimensions
125 x 100 x 48 mm
Enclosure
Aluminum
Ethernet Ports
4 x 10/100/1000 Mbps, 4 LAN by default, can be configured as 1 WAN + 3 LAN Support 802.3at PD feature on ETH0 (optional)
Firewall
DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
Frequency Bands
5G: NR NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ n40/n41/n48*/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ NR SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ n40/n41/n48*/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12(B17)/B13/B14/B18/_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ LTE TDD: B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B43/B48_x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
GNSS Connector
SMA-K
GNSS Horizontal Position Accuracy
< 2m
GNSS No. of Antennas
2 (ANT1 + ANT2, Multiplexing cellular antenna interface)
GNSS Technology
GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou (Compass)/Galileo
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Magnet Isolation Protection
1 KV
Management/Troubleshooting Tools
Web, CLI, SMS
Operating Temperature
Minus 25 degrees celsius to 70 degrees celsius
Ordering Info
R5020 5G IoT Router
Others
Serial port - Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU to TCP. Smart Reboot, Data Guard, Smart Roaming, etc.
Power
Connector = 3-pin 3.5 mm female socket with lock
Power Consumption
Idle: 500 mA@12 V Data link: 1.2 A (peak) @12 V
Power Input
9 to 36V DC (POE-PD) 10 to 30V DC (ACC)
SDK Flash
5MB
SDK Language
C, C++
SDK RAM
256MB
Serial Baud Rate
300bps to 115200bps
Serial ESD Protection
±8 KV
Serial Ports
1 x RS232 + 1 x RS485
Signal Definition
RS-232: TXD, RXD, GND RS-485: Data+ (A), Data- (B), Ground (GND)
SIM Slots
2 Mini SIM (2FF)
Network Protocols
PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
Status LED
1 x RUN, 1 x Modem, 1 x USR, 1 x RSSI, 1 x NET, 1 x WIFI
Storage Temperature
Minus 40 degrees celsius to 85 degrees celsius
VPN Tunnel
IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
WI-FI Antennas
2 (WiFi1 + WiFi2) - RP-SMA-K
WI-FI Authentication
WPA, WPA2, WEP
WI-FI Data Speed
5G: Up to 867Mbps 2.4G: Up to 300Mbps
WI-FI Encryption
AES, TKIP, WEP64
WI-FI Frequency Bands
2.412 2.472 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM band) 5.15 5.825 GHz (5 GHz ISM band)
WI-FI Standards
802.11b/g/n/ac 2*2 MIMO, supports AP and Client modes
The Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the R5020 is commonly used:
Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Medical and Healthcare, Military and Defence, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Pharmaceutical, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics
These examples highlight the versatility of the Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Cellular Router, Rugged Router fits your specific needs, please contact us.
The Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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