RUTXR1 Rack-Mountable SFP/4G Router

No. The RUTXR1’s SFP slot shares functionality with the wired WAN port, meaning only one WAN interface can be active at a time. You can choose to use either the Gigabit RJ45 WAN port or the SFP port for your WAN connection. If an SFP module is plugged in and enabled, the RJ45 WAN is disabled (and vice versa). This design ensures there are two physical options for the WAN uplink, but they cannot operate concurrently.

The router holds two SIM cards and will automatically switch to the backup SIM when the primary connection is unavailable or undesirable. You can configure various failover conditions – for example, if the primary SIM’s signal becomes too weak, if you exceed a data usage limit, if the network is lost or denied, or on roaming status. When a trigger condition is met, the RUTXR1 will reboot its cellular module and come up on the second SIM/network. This switchover is seamless and helps maintain internet connectivity by using an alternate carrier. Only one SIM is active at any given time (no load balancing), but the transition between them is automatic and takes only a short time.

The RUTXR1 is a 4G LTE Advanced router (Cat 6), and it does not support 5G NR networks. It will operate on 4G/LTE and fallback to 3G where necessary. If you require 5G connectivity, you would need to use a different router model that has a 5G modem. The RUTXR1’s LTE Cat 6 modem does, however, support carrier aggregation and advanced 4G features to deliver higher speeds (up to 300 Mbps) on supported LTE networks. It is ideal for current 4G deployments, but it cannot connect to 5G signal bands.

The RUTXR1 runs a powerful OS that supports a wide range of VPN protocols for secure connectivity. You can set up VPN tunnels using OpenVPN (TLS or static key), IPsec/IKEv2, WireGuard, L2TP/PPTP, SSTP, or GRE, among others. It can function as a VPN client or server, allowing remote offices or users to securely connect into the network. In terms of security, the router offers a stateful firewall with NAT, port filtering, MAC address filtering, and domain/URL blocking (web filtering). You can also isolate wireless clients, set up access control lists, and use certificate-based authentication for services. These features help create a secure network edge and protect data traffic between the router and connected devices or networks.

There are multiple management options. For local management, you can use the router’s web interface (accessible via browser over HTTP/HTTPS) or connect via SSH/Telnet for command-line access.

For remote monitoring and management, the RUTXR1 is compatible with a cloud-based Remote Management System (RMS) – this allows you to monitor the router’s status, change settings, update firmware, and receive alerts from anywhere, through a secure web portal. Additionally, the device supports SNMP v1/v2/v3, so it can be integrated into network management systems to collect statistics and health metrics. You can also configure the router to send periodic status info via email or SMS, and use the API (JSON-RPC) if you want to script or automate certain configurations. In summary, you have a full suite of tools to manage the RUTXR1 both on-site and remotely in real time.

Yes. The RUTXR1 is built with industrial-grade specifications. It has a hardened metal enclosure and is designed to operate in harsh conditions, including a wide temperature range from -40 °C to +75 °C. It can handle environments like unheated cabinets or factory floors without issues. The router also accepts a wide DC power input (9–50 V) and has surge protection, making it robust against unstable power sources often found in industrial sites.

While the RUTXR1 itself is not weatherproof (it’s intended for rack or enclosure mounting), it performs reliably in outdoor telecom cabinets or sheltered outdoor installations when mounted inside an appropriate enclosure. Its electromagnetic compliance (EMC) certifications and adherence to industrial standards further indicate it is well-suited for mission-critical and industrial networking scenarios.

Yes, this router includes an integrated Wi-Fi access point. It supports 802.11ac Wave-2 dual-band Wi-Fi (sometimes referred to as Wi-Fi 5). This means it can broadcast on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands simultaneously, allowing older and newer devices to connect at their best possible speeds. The Wi-Fi is 2×2 MIMO, with a maximum throughput of 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz. In practical terms, it can easily handle typical office wireless loads – up to 100 or more connected devices (the absolute tested limit is around 150 clients).

It supports all the common security modes, including WPA2-PSK and the newer WPA3, to ensure your WLAN is protected. You can also set up multiple SSIDs and separate guest Wi-Fi networks if needed. The Wi-Fi antennas are external (2 detachable antennas included for Wi-Fi), which helps to improve range; however, since this is a rack-mounted unit, in some cases you may want to position the antennas externally or use extension cables if the router is inside a metal cabinet.

No, the RUTXR1 does not have PoE capabilities on its Ethernet ports. The LAN and WAN ports are standard Gigabit Ethernet interfaces without PoE output, so you cannot directly power devices like IP cameras or access points from the router’s ports. Likewise, the router cannot be powered through an Ethernet cable (it doesn’t support PoE-In). The RUTXR1 is powered through its DC power inputs (or an AC/DC adapter feeding those inputs). If you need to power network devices via PoE, you would use an external PoE injector or a PoE-capable network switch in conjunction with the router. The design focus of the RUTXR1 is on providing reliable network connectivity and not on delivering inline power, hence the dual DC inputs for redundancy instead of PoE.