Robustel Routers

Robustel is a China-based industrial, IoT, and M2M networking equipment manufacturer.

In mid-2022 they began distributing cellular-embedded routers in the US.

Robustel routers utilize their own firmware called RobustOS, and most products have remote monitoring and management options.

Product Variations

Here are the products available in North America that are of most interest to our audience of nomads, RVers, and boaters:

R1520-4L - An industrial LTE router with a Cat-4 Global LTE modem
R5020 - An industrial 5G router with a 5G modem

R1520

Specifications

Model: R1520-4L
Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
  - Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) - 2.4 GHz only
  - Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x
  - Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
  - Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
  - Address: 192.168.0.1
  - Password: admin
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 5x FAST (100Mbps) Ethernet (1x WAN/LAN, 4x LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 4G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Quectel EG25-G
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
  - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2 MIMO
- LTE Performance:
  - LTE Performance Category: Cat-4 (Max Theoretical Speed: 150Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
  - LTE Carrier Aggregation: No
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 2x paddle antennas, 2x SMA ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
Dimensions: 4.13 x 3.54 x 1.81 inches
Other Ports: Analog, serial, DI/DO
Power Source: DC 9-36v
Outdoor Rated: No
Special Features: Band locking, remote management, integrated VPN support
Retail Price: $358.00

R5020

Specifications

Model: R5020-5G-A09GL-A
Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
  - Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  - Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: 2x
  - Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
  - Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
  - Address: 192.168.0.1
  - Password: admin
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN/LAN, 3x LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Unspecified X55-based Modem
- Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon
  - 5G Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79
  - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- 5G Cellular Performance:
  - Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
  - 5G Carrier Aggregation: Mid-Band & Low-Band 5G can NOT be combined
- LTE Performance:
  - LTE Performance Category: Not Specified (Cat-19+)
  - LTE Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA/Female Antenna Ports, Basic Indoor Antennas Included
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
Dimensions: 4.9 x 3.9 x 1.9 inches
Other Ports: Serial, DI/DO
Power Source: PoE or 10-30v DC
Outdoor Rated: No
Special Features: Band locking, remote management, integrated VPN support
Retail Price: $999.00

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