Buy 4G/LTE industrial router
Our industrial router portfolio convinces with top quality and robustness at attractive pricing for the demanding professional customer.
Hardware and software are designed and manufactured according to German quality standards.
All industrial routers are delivered in a robust aluminum housing and operate in an extended temperature range.
The scope of delivery includes a power supply unit, an Ethernet cable and a DIN rail mount, as well as one of our LTE/MIMO antennas for the mobile routers.
Different product families are available depending on the application: While the MC-MNR series combines the latest 4G and 5G standards as a powerful multi-network solution, the MC-MR-L2 series offers an economical and proven platform for classic industrial applications. All devices have integrated firewall and VPN functions for secure operation in industrial networks.
The right industrial router solution for your application
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Item Number: 163117MC-MR-L2 Router Global GPS
Buy NowMC-MR-L2 Router Global GPS LTE CAT4 Global, GPS, 2ETH/USB/WLAN/RS-232, 2DI/2DO
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Item Number: 162987MC-MR-L2 Router 4-485
Buy NowMC-MR-L2 Router 4-485 2Port, WLAN, USB, RS-485, 2 Digital In/Out, 2 Analog In, Cat4
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4G LTE industrial router for remote maintenance and secure networks
Our 4G LTE industrial routers are compatible with all global mobile radio standards and are equipped with a Quectel module. The mobile routers can be controlled via SMS, alarm messages and GPIO events can be sent via SMS and e-mail.
An integrated firewall and VPN transmission technologies comprehensively protect the application from unauthorized access. Simple user-friendly configuration of the router locally and also via remote maintenance is possible via the integrated web server or an XML file. Device-specific events are recorded in an integrated logbook and, if required, on an internal SD card or plugged-in USB stick.
The MC-MR-L2 series is particularly suitable for applications that require a reliable LTE connection in harsh environments. With LTE CAT4, the industrial LTE routers achieve data rates of up to 150 Mbit/s in the download and are therefore sufficiently dimensioned for most remote maintenance and monitoring scenarios. You can find detailed information on typical application scenarios in our user report on remote maintenance with routers.
Selecting the right industrial router
Several factors are decisive when selecting an industrial router: the required mobile radio technology (4G/LTE or 5G), the number of Ethernet ports, the need for serial interfaces (RS-232, RS-485) and the requirements for GPIO inputs and outputs. MC Technologies offers both compact entry-level devices and fully equipped multi-network routers for demanding applications.
An overview of the available product families:
- MC-MNR series (Multi Network Router) – 4G/LTE and 5G, up to 4 Ethernet ports, modular design
- MC-MR-L2 series – proven 4G/LTE router with WLAN, USB and serial interfaces
- LTE 450 MHz router – especially for energy suppliers and critical infrastructure
You can find information on the optimum combination of router and antenna in our Router & Antennas guide.
Frequently asked questions about industrial routers
An industrial router is a network device that has been specially developed for use in industrial environments. Unlike conventional consumer routers, industrial routers are designed for extended temperature ranges, vibrations and harsh environmental conditions. They have functions such as VPN, firewall and remote maintenance access, which are required for secure operation in industrial networks.
The choice between LTE and 5G depends on the specific application. 4G/LTE routers offer a proven and ubiquitous cellular connection that is sufficient for most remote maintenance and monitoring scenarios. 5G routers are suitable for applications with high bandwidth and latency requirements, for example in factory automation or when transmitting large amounts of data in real time. The MC-MNR series supports both standards and automatically switches between 5G and 4G/LTE.
Depending on the model, the industrial routers from MC Technologies offer Ethernet ports, WLAN, USB, serial interfaces (RS-232, RS-485) and digital inputs and outputs (GPIO). These interfaces can be used to connect controllers, sensors and other field devices directly to the mobile network.
All industrial routers from MC Technologies have an integrated firewall and support VPN connections (IPsec, OpenVPN). This means that data transmission between the router and the company network is encrypted throughout and protected against unauthorized access.