Router: What is a router exactly?

4G, 5G or LTE M router

With a router, it is possible to make a wireless connection to the internet in an easy and efficient way. We ensure that you always and everywhere have access to fast and secure mobile internet. Routers are used to unlock data from installations and equipment, based on various IoT connectivity technologies: 4G, 5G or LTE M. The routers are robust, energy-efficient and can be managed remotely via a remote management system.

Advantages of a router via Thingsdata

Routers with a compact design

IoT connectivity via 4G, 5G or LTE M

LAN and WAN ports

WiFi

Configurable analog and digital inputs & outputs

IP-SEC VPN support

Includes remote management system

FOTA support

External antennas

Router as a service available subscription

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4G, 5G or LTE M router

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Includes test SIM card

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Management Platform

Access to a management platform. Monitor and manage your routers in one platform.

SMS

Ability to receive/send SMS messages within the test.

Support Team

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Frequently asked questions about routers

What is a router?

A router is the gateway to the mobile internet. The router uses the latest technologies 4G, 5G or LTE M to connect to the mobile network and can distribute it in various ways, for example via LAN or WiFi. Depending on the type of router, the connection can be shared with multiple users.

What is an LTE M router?

The LTE M network has been specially developed for Internet of Things applications and is based on the reliable and secure 4G networks of the providers. The coverage of LTE M is stronger than a 2G network and has the advantage of a deeper penetration rate, which means that the coverage in mainly buildings is many times better. LTE M allows fast data transmission in an energy-efficient way and it is suitable for various applications that now work with 2G. We supply LTE M routers with a compact design.

What can I do with a management system?

There are several Remote Management Systems for routers. This RMS system is indispensable if you want to roll out larger numbers of routers and want to manage them remotely as much as possible.

What is the difference between cat4 LTE and cat6 LTE routers?

Routers with cat4 LTE have the following capacity: downlink up to 150 Mbps, uplink up to 50 Mbps. Cat6 LTE routers: downlink up to 300Mbps, uplink up to 50Mbps.

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