Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router

  • 5G
  • EMARK
  • MIL STD 810
  • DUAL SIM
  • FAILOVER
  • GPS
  • POE
  • WIDE TEMPERATURE

Designed for industrial IoT and vehicle applications, the Robustel R5020 5G IoT Router offers reliable cellular connectivity across global 5G, 4G, and 3G bands. Its rugged aluminium enclosure provides impact resistance and an IP30 dust-sealed build, suitable for harsh environments and in-vehicle deployments. Certified to E-Mark standards, it includes GNSS for positioning and features to manage vehicle power, such as ignition sensing to protect battery life.

The router supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections with automatic failover to cellular networks, supporting continuous operation. Industrial reliability is backed by MIL-STD-810 shock and vibration compliance, wide temperature range operation from -25 to 70°C, and resistance to electrical disturbances. Security features include advanced VPN protocols like IPsec and OpenVPN. With multiple Ethernet ports, dual SIM slots, and comprehensive network protocol support, the R5020 ensures field-ready, secure, and resilient connectivity for critical IoT implementations.

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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Manufacturer

Certifications & Standards

Ruggedness

IP Rating

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 and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The R5020 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.

Common deployment industries include: Construction, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Natural Resources and Mining, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.

Across these sectors, the R5020 is typically used in applications such as Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Fleet Management And Telematics, Mobile Workforce Operations, Proof Of Delivery And Last-Mile Logistics, Route Planning And Navigation, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control, Vehicle-Mounted Computing (MDTs / VMCs).

These examples demonstrate the versatility of the R5020 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 R5020 is appropriate for your specific application, 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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At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Robustel R5020 or need a custom solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.

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