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Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway
Designed for industrial IoT deployments, the Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway provides reliable dual SIM cellular connectivity with advanced VPN support for secure machine-to-machine communication. Its robust metal housing and dust-sealed design deliver long-term durability in harsh field environments, supporting continuous operation. The gateway offers dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for flexible network integration and supports multiple LTE and 3G bands covering global regions, ensuring seamless connectivity in remote or mobile settings. Built on RobustOS, a Linux-based platform, the R2000 facilitates low-maintenance networking with an SDK for customised applications. Protection against electrical disturbances is provided by industrial-grade surge and electrostatic discharge tolerance, while IP20 ingress protection and compliance with IEC 61000 electromagnetic standards confirm its resilience.
Suitable for demanding sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, the R2000 prioritises stable network access and data security with VPN protocols covering IPsec and OpenVPN. This device’s combination of rugged build, wide cellular coverage, and reliable security features makes it a practical option for secure industrial IoT communication.
R2000 Features
- Available in 4G Cat 4 high speed and Cat-M1 low speed networks
- Industrial design (9 ~ 36 VDC, desktop or wall mounting or DIN rail mounting)
- Management and maintenance via Web/CLI/SMS/RCMS Cloud
- Supports IPv6
- Wi-Fi/Ethernet/4G WAN interface options with failover
- IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/
- DMVPN VPN capabilities
- RobustVPN hosted VPN service providing a “fixed IP†router
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
China
Antenna Connectors
2 (MAIN + AUX) or 1 (MAIN) SMA-K
Approvals / Certifications
RoHS 2.0, WEEE
Available Apps
L2TP, PPTP, DMVPN, VRRP, QoS, WLAN Multi AP, SNMP, Language, RCMS
Built-in
Watchdog, Timer
Case Material
Metal
Cellular Region
EMEA,Japan,North America,Oceania,South America
Custom Options Products
Custom Logo,Case Colour,Connections,Conformal Coating,Anti-Bacterial Coating,Laser Etching,Power Supply,Mounting Options
Dimensions
127.5 x 82.5 x 29.5 mm
EMI
EN 55032: 2012/AC: 2013 (CE & RE) Class A
EMS
IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) Contact Level 2; Air Level 3 IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) Level 2 IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) Level 3
Enclosure
Metal
Ethernet Ports
2 x 10/100 Mbps, 2 x LAN or 1 x LAN + 1 x WAN - Supporting 802.3 at PD feature (optional)
Firewall
DMZ, anti-DoS, Filtering (IP/Domain name/MAC address), Port Mapping, Access Control
Frequency Bands
EMEA, Oceania 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/B13/B18/ B19/B20/B26/B28 LTE TDD: B39 (for Cat.M1 only) 2G: EGPRS: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz Oceania, South America 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B28 LTE TDD: B40 3G: WCDMA: B1/B2/B5/B8 2G: GSM: B2/B3/B5/B8 North America, EMEA 4G: LTE FDD: B2/B4/B12 3G: WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 North America 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A 3G: WCDMA: B1/B8 2G: GSM: B3/B8 Japan 4G: LTE FDD: B1/B3/B8/B18/B19/B26 LTE TDD: B41 3G: WCDMA: B1/B6/B19
Housing Colour
Black
Magnet Isolation Protection
1.5KV
Management/Troubleshooting Tools
Web, SMS, CLI
Others
Serial port Software - Transparent, TCP Client/Server, UDP, Modbus RTU Gateway
Power Consumption
Idle: 100 mA@12 V Data link: 500 mA (peak) @12 V
Power Input
9 to 36V DC
Power Supply Connector
3-pin 3.5 mm female socket
Reset Button
1 x RST
SDK Flash
4 MB
SDK Language
C, C++
SDK RAM
16 MB
SIM Slots
2 Mini SIM (2FF)
Network Protocols
PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, HTTP, HTTPs, DNS, ARP, BGP, RIP, OSPF, NTP, SMTP, Telnet, VLAN, SSH2, DDNS, etc.
Status LED
1 x RUN, 1 x PPP, 1 x USR, 3 x RSSI
VPN Tunnel
IPsec, OpenVPN, GRE
WI-FI Antennas
2 (WiFi1 + WiFi2)
WI-FI Connectors
RP-SMA-K
WI-FI Data Speed
2*2 MIMO, 300 Mbps
WI-FI Encryption
64/128 AES, TKIP
WI-FI Frequency Bands
2.4 GHz
WI-FI Module
WiFi Interface is optional
WI-FI Security
WEP, WPA, WPA2
WI-FI Standards
802.11 b/g/n supporting AP and Client modes
The Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The R2000 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Emergency Services, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the R2000 is typically used in applications such as Field Data Capture And Reporting, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle Diagnostics And Onboard Systems.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the R2000 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the R2000 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway 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 R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the Robustel R2000 Dual-SIM VPN IoT Gateway, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?
At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Robustel R2000 or need a custom Industrial IoT Gateway solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
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