Routica
is a Canada-based company that sells connectivity products for RVers and boaters.
Currently, the company has one product, the Explorer 1, a cellular-embedded router that comes with either a Cat-4, Cat-6 and Cat-12 modem.
The Explorer 1 pairs with the Routica app which provides features like live tracking, trip sharing, and automatic switchover between cellular and Wi-Fi.
Specifications:
- Model: Explorer 1
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 64
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
- Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: Not Specified
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Not Specified
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (3x LAN, 1x WAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single LTE
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands:
- Cat-4:
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 66, 71
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: No
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 66, 71
- Cat-6:
- LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 300 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- Cat-12:
- LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 2x2
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 100 Mbps Up)
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- Cat-4:
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA Female ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
- Other Ports: GPS Antenna
- Power Source: 9 VDC to 28 VDC
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: Trip sharing and GPS tracking and management via mobile app
- Retail Price: $599.00-$949.00
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