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Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router
The Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router is built around robust aluminium housing with plastic panels, designed for demanding industrial settings. It supports dual SIM cards with automatic switching to maintain mobile network connectivity even when signal quality changes or data limits are reached. The router handles wide temperature ranges from -40 C to 75 C and meets IP30 ingress protection, making it suitable for environments exposed to dust and temperature fluctuations.
Equipped with multiple Ethernet ports and wireless options, the RUT901 offers flexible network integration. It supports advanced routing protocols, secure Wi-Fi connectivity with WPA3 encryption, and comprehensive firewall features. Power supply includes a 9 30 VDC range with surge and reverse polarity protection, accommodating various industrial power sources. Its design ensures continuous operation with low power consumption, reinforcing reliability in field-ready and continuous-duty deployments.
Certified for electromagnetic compatibility including CE and UKCA standards, the router delivers resilient network performance with protocols supporting VPNs and adaptive failover strategies, ideal for industrial and transport applications where reliable data exchange is essential.
RUT901 Features
- 4G LTE (Cat 4), 3G, 2G
- With auto failover, backup WAN and other switching scenarios
- Wireless Access Point with Hotspot functionality
- Multiple protocols supported including MQTT, Modbus TCP, DNP3
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Country Of Manufacture
Lithuania
Mobile module
4G LTE Cat 4 up to 150 DL/50 UL Mbps; 3G up to 21 DL/5.76 UL Mbps; 2G up to 236.8 DL/236.8 UL kbps
3GPP Release
Release 9
SIM switch
2 SIM cards, auto-switch cases: weak signal, data limit, SMS limit, roaming, no network, network denied, data connection fail, SIM idle protection
Status
IMSI, ICCID, operator, operator state, data connection state, network type, bandwidth, connected band, signal strength (RSSI), SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, EC/IO, RSCP, data sent/received, LAC, TAC, cell ID, ARFCN, UARFCN, EARFCN, MCC, and MNC
SMS
SMS status, SMS configuration, send/read SMS via HTTP POST/GET, EMAIL to SMS, SMS to EMAIL, SMS to HTTP, SMS to SMS, scheduled SMS, SMS autoreply, SMPP
USSD
Supports sending and reading Unstructured Supplementary Service Data messages
Black/White list
Operator black/white list (by country or separate operators)
Multiple PDN
Possibility to use different PDNs for multiple network access and services
Band management
Band lock, Used band status display
SIM idle protection service
When working with devices with two SIM slots, the one not currently in use will remain idle until the device switches to it, meaning that no data is used on the card until then
SIM PIN code management
SIM PIN code management enables setting, changing, or disabling the SIM card's PIN
APN
Auto APN
Bridge
Direct connection (bridge) between mobile ISP and device on LAN
Passthrough
Router assigns its mobile WAN IP address to another device on LAN
Wireless mode
802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), Access Point (AP), Station (STA)
Wi-Fi security
WPA2-Enterprise - PEAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPA3-EAP, OWE; AES-CCMP, TKIP, Auto-cipher modes, client separation, EAP-TLS with PKCS#12 certificates, disable auto-reconnect
SSID/ESSID
SSID stealth mode and access control based on MAC address
Wi-Fi users
Up to 100 simultaneous connections
Wireless Connectivity Features
Fast roaming (802.11r), Relayd, BSS transition management (802.11v), radio resource measurement (802.11k)
Wireless MAC filter
Whitelist, blacklist
Wireless QR code generator
Once scanned, a user will automatically enter your network without needing to input login information.
WAN
1 x WAN port 10/100 Mbps, compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, 802.3az standards, supports auto MDI/MDIX
LAN
3 x LAN ports, 10/100 Mbps, compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards, supports auto MDI/MDIX
Routing
Static routing, Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, NHRP), Policy based routing
Network protocols
TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, NTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, ARP, VRRP, PPP, PPPoE, UPNP, SSH, DHCP, Telnet, SMPP, SNMP, MQTT, Wake On Lan (WOL)
VoIP passthrough support
H.323 and SIP-alg protocol NAT helpers, allowing proper routing of VoIP packets
Connection monitoring
Ping Reboot, Wget Reboot, Periodic Reboot, LCP and ICMP for link inspection
Firewall
Port forward, traffic rules, custom rules
Firewall status page
View all your Firewall statistics, rules, and rule counters
Ports management
View device ports, enable and disable each of them, turn auto-configuration on or off, change their transmission speed, and so on
Network topology
Visual representation of your network, showing which devices are connected to which other devices
Hotspot
Captive portal (hotspot), internal/external Radius server, Radius MAC authentication, SMS authorisation, SSO authentication, internal/external landing page, walled garden, user scripts, URL parameters, user groups, individual user or group limitations, user management, 9 default customisable themes and optionality to upload and download customised hotspot themes
DHCP
Static and dynamic IP allocation, DHCP relay, DHCP server configuration, status, static leases: MAC with wildcards
QoS / Smart Queue Management (SQM)
Traffic priority queuing by source/destination, service, protocol or port, WMM, 802.11e
DDNS
Supported >25 service providers, others can be configured manually
DNS over HTTPS
DNS over HTTPS proxy enables secure DNS resolution by routing DNS queries over HTTPS
Network backup
Wi-Fi WAN, Mobile, VRRP, Wired options, each of which can be used as an automatic Failover
Load balancing
Balance Internet traffic over multiple WAN connections
SSHFS
Possibility to mount remote file system via SSH protocol (not available in standard FW)
Authentication
Firewall
Pre-shared key, digital certificates, X.509 certificates, TACACS+, Internal & External RADIUS users authentication, IP & login attempts block, time-based login blocking, built-in random password generator
Attack prevention
Pre-configured firewall rules can be enabled via WebUI, unlimited firewall configuration via CLI; DMZ; NAT; NAT-T
VLAN
DDOS prevention (SYN flood protection, SSH attack prevention, HTTP/HTTPS attack prevention), port scan prevention (SYN-FIN, SYN-RST, X-mas, NULL flags, FIN scan attacks)
Mobile quota control
Port and tag-based VLAN separation
WEB filter
Mobile data limit, customizable period, start time, warning limit, phone number
Access control
Blacklist for blocking out unwanted websites, Whitelist for specifying allowed sites only
SSL certificate generation
Flexible access control of SSH, Web interface, CLI and Telnet
OpenVPN
Let's encrypt support
OpenVPN Encryption
Multiple clients and a server can run simultaneously, 27 encryption methods
IPsec
DES-CBC 64, RC2-CBC 128, DES-EDE-CBC 128, DES-EDE3-CBC 192, DESX-CBC 192, BF-CBC 128, RC2-40-CBC 40, CAST5-CBC 128, RC2-64-CBC 64, AES-128-CBC 128, AES-128-CFB 128, AES-128-CFB1 128, AES-128-CFB8 128, AES-128-OFB 128, AES-128-GCM 128, AES-192-CFB 192, AES-192-CFB1 192, AES-192-CFB8 192, AES-192-OFB 192, AES-192-CBC 192, AES-192-GCM 192, AES-256-GCM 256, AES-256-CFB 256, AES-256-CFB1 256, AES-256-CFB8 256, AES-256-OFB 256, AES-256-CBC 256
GRE
XFRM, IKEv1, IKEv2, with 14 encryption methods for IPsec (3DES, DES, AES128, AES192, AES256, AES128GCM8, AES192GCM8, AES256GCM8, AES128GCM12, AES192GCM12, AES256GCM12, AES128GCM16, AES192GCM16, AES256GCM16)
PPTP, L2TP
GRE tunnel, GRE tunnel over IPsec support
Stunnel
Client/Server instances can run simultaneously, L2TPv3, L2TP over IPsec support
DMVPN
Proxy designed to add TLS encryption functionality to existing clients and servers without any changes in the program’s code
SSTP
Method of building scalable IPsec VPNs
ZeroTier
SSTP client instance support
WireGuard
ZeroTier VPN client support
Tinc
WireGuard VPN client and server support
Supported modes
Tinc offers encryption, authentication and compression in it's tunnels. Client and server support.
Supported connection types
Server, Client
Custom registers
TCP
Supported data formats
MODBUS TCP custom register block requests, which read/write to a file inside the router, and can be used to extend MODBUS TCP Client functionality
Protocol
8-bit: INT, UINT; 16-bit: INT, UINT (MSB or LSB first); 32-bit: float, INT, UINT (ABCD (big-endian), DCBA (little-endian), CDAB, BADC), HEX, ASCII
Data to server
HTTP(S), MQTT, Azure MQTT, Kinesis
Modbus MQTT Gateway
Extract parameters from multiple sources and different protocols, and send them all to a single server; Custom LUA scripting, allowing scripts to utilize the router's Data to server feature
Supported modes
Allows sending commands and receiving data from MODBUS Server through MQTT broker
Supported connection
Station, Outstation
DLMS Support
TCP
Supported modes
DLMS - standard protocol for utility meter data exchange
Supported connection types
Client
Teltonika Networks Web API (beta) support
TCP
WEB UI
Expand your device's possibilities by using a set of configurable API endpoints to retrieve or change data. For more information, please refer to this documentation: https://developers.teltonika-networks.com
FOTA
HTTP/HTTPS, status, configuration, FW update, CLI, troubleshoot, multiple event log servers, firmware update availability notifications, event log, system log, kernel log, Internet status
SSH
Firmware update from server, automatic notification
SMS
SSH (v1, v2)
Call
SMS status, SMS configuration, send/read SMS via HTTP POST/GET
TR-069
Reboot, Status, Mobile data on/off, Output on/off, answer/hang-up with a timer, Wi-Fi on/off
MQTT
OpenACS, EasyCwmp, ACSLite, tGem, LibreACS, GenieACS, FreeACS, LibCWMP, Friendly tech, AVSystem
SNMP
MQTT Broker, MQTT publisher
JSON-RPC
SNMP (v1, v2, v3), SNMP Trap, Brute force protection
RMS
Management API over HTTP/HTTPS
ThingWorx
Teltonika Remote Management System (RMS)
Cumulocity - Cloud of Things
Allows monitoring of: WAN Type, WAN IP, Mobile Operator Name, Mobile Signal Strength, Mobile Network Type
Azure IoT Hub
Allows monitoring of: Device Model, Revision and Serial Number, WAN Type and IP, Mobile Cell ID, ICCID, IMEI, Connection Type, Operator, Signal Strength. Has reboot and firmware upgrade actions.
CPU
Can be configured with Data to Server to send all the available parameters to the cloud. Has Direct method support which allows to execute RutOS API calls on the IoT Hub. Also has Plug and Play integration with Device Provisioning Service that allows zero-touch device provisioning to IoT Hubs
RAM
Mediatek, 580 MHz, MIPS 24KEc
FLASH storage
128 MB, DDR2
WEB UI
16 MB, SPI Flash
FOTA
Update FW from file, check FW on server, configuration profiles, configuration backup
RMS
Update FW
Keep settings
Update FW/configuration for multiple devices at once
Factory settings reset
Update FW without losing current configuration
Operating system
A full factory reset restores all system settings, including the IP address, PIN, and user data to the default manufacturer's configuration
Supported languages
RutOS (OpenWrt based Linux OS)
Development tools
Busybox shell, Lua, C, C++
GPL customization
SDK package with build environment provided
Package Manager
You can create your own custom, branded firmware and web page application by changing colours, logos, and other elements in our firmware to fit your or your clients’ needs
Input
The Package Manager is a service used to install additional software on the device
Output
1 x Digital Input, 0 - 6 V detected as logic low, 8 - 30 V detected as logic high
Events
1 x Digital Output, Open collector output, max output 30 V, 300 mA
I/O juggler
Email, RMS, SMS
Connector
Allows to set certain I/O conditions to initiate event
Input voltage range
4-pin industrial DC power socket
PoE (passive)
9 – 30 VDC, reverse polarity protection; surge protection >31 VDC 10us max
Power consumption
Passive PoE over spare pairs. Possibility to power up through LAN1 port, not compatible with IEEE802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt standards, Mode B, 9 - 30 VDC
Ethernet
< 2 W idle, < 7 W Max
I/O’s
4 x RJ45 ports, 10/100 Mbps
Status LEDs
1 x Digital Input, 1 x Digital Output on 4-pin power connector
SIM
1 x Bi-color connection status, 5 x Mobile connection strength, 4 x ETH status, 1 x Power
Power
2 x SIM slots (Mini SIM - 2FF), 1.8 V/3 V, external SIM holders, eSIM (Optional)
Antennas
1 x 4-pin power connector
Reset
2 x SMA for LTE, 2 x RP-SMA for Wi-Fi antenna connectors
Casing material
Reboot/User default reset/Factory reset button
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Aluminium housing, plastic panels
Weight
110 x 50 x 100 mm
Mounting options
297 g
Operating temperature
DIN rail, wall mount, flat surface (all require additional kit)
Operating humidity
-40 °C to 75 °C
Ingress Protection Rating
10% to 90% non-condensing
Regulatory
IP30
Standards
CE, UKCA, IMDA, Anatel, RCM, E-mark, ECE R118, CB, RoHS, REACH, NCC
ESD
EN 55032:2015 + A11:2020 + A1:2020EN 55035:2017 + A11:2020EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 + A1:2021EN 61000-3-3:2013 + A1:2019 + A2:2021EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4EN 301 489-52 V1.2.1
Radiated Immunity
EN 61000-4-2:2009
EFT
EN IEC 61000-4-3:2020
Surge Immunity (AC Mains Power Port)
EN 61000-4-4:2012
CS
EN 61000-4-5:2014 + A1:2017
DIP
EN 61000-4-6:2014
Standards
EN 61000-4-11:2020
Standards
EN 300 328 V2.2.2EN 301 511 V12.5.1EN 301 908-1 V15.1.1EN 301 908-2 V13.1.1EN 301 908-13 V13.1.1
The Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The RUT901 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Construction, Defence And Military, Energy and Utilities, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Marine And Offshore, Oil and Gas, Rail And Transport.
Across these sectors, the RUT901 is typically used in applications such as Emergency Dispatch And Incident Management, Field Data Capture And Reporting, Fleet Management And Telematics, Mobile Workforce Operations, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Route Planning And Navigation, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the RUT901 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 RUT901 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router comes with a 24 Month Limited Warrany 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, Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Teltonika RUT901 Industrial Cellular Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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