RUTX50

RUTX50

Teltonika RUTX50 5G Industrial Router – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Unlock Ultra-Fast 5G with Industrial Reliability

The Teltonika RUTX50 is more than a router — it’s a high-performance industrial connectivity platform engineered to harness the power of 5G mobile networks, with full backward compatibility across 4G (LTE-A Pro) and 3G. Whether you’re connecting a remote surveillance system, powering a mobile office, or deploying large-scale M2M infrastructure, the RUTX50 delivers the bandwidth, flexibility, and durability to get the job done.


5G Cellular Connectivity: Speed and Resilience

5G NR Performance

  • Sub-6 GHz 5G NR (NSA & SA)
  • Up to 3.3 Gbps Download / 600 Mbps Upload
  • Fully supports 4×4 MIMO for better throughput and signal quality
  • Network auto-switching, band locking, and manual band selection via GUI

LTE-Advanced Pro (Cat 20)

  • Fallback to 4G LTE-A Pro up to 2.0 Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL
  • Aggregation across up to 7 LTE bands
  • 4×4 MIMO on LTE where supported for maximum coverage

Intelligent SIM Management

  • Dual SIM slots with failover, backup, and roaming control
  • SIM idle protection prevents roaming data spikes
  • SIM switching based on signal strength, data limit, cost profile, or manual input

Hardware Specifications & Interfaces

FeatureDetail
CPUQuad-core ARM Cortex-A7 @ 717 MHz
RAM / Flash256 MB DDR3 / 256 MB NAND
Ethernet Ports5× Gigabit (1× WAN / 4× LAN, configurable)
Wi-FiDual-Band 802.11ac Wave 2, MU-MIMO
GNSSGPS / GLONASS / Galileo / BeiDou support
USB1× USB-A 2.0 (modem, storage, debug)
I/O1× Digital Input / 1× Digital Output
SIM Slots2× Mini SIM (2FF)
Cellular Antennas4× SMA (4G/5G)
Wi-Fi Antennas2× RP-SMA
GNSS Antenna1× SMA
Power Input9–50V DC (reverse polarity & surge protected)
HousingAluminum, DIN or wall-mountable
Dimensions132 × 95 × 44 mm
Operating Temp-40°C to +75°C

Software Features – Powered by RutOS

RutOS, based on OpenWRT, offers enterprise-grade flexibility and control:

VPN & Remote Access

  • Supports OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPsec, GRE, L2TP, PPTP
  • Remote router access via Teltonika RMS, public IP, or Fixed IP SIM
  • Dynamic DNS, port forwarding, UPnP, SNMP

Advanced Networking

  • VLAN tagging, Load Balancing, Failover, Link Aggregation
  • Firewall with custom rules, Zone isolation, NAT customization
  • BGP, RIP, OSPF, and static routing support

IoT & Automation

  • MQTT broker/client, Modbus TCP/RTU, BACnet, SNMP traps
  • I/O control, remote script execution, scheduler
  • SMS control commands, alerts, data usage monitoring

Use Cases

🔧 Industrial Remote Access

  • Connect PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and control systems remotely
  • Works with SCADA and automation platforms
  • Combine with Fixed IP SIM and secure VPN for low-latency access

🚨 CCTV and Surveillance

  • Stream HD video from IP cameras via 5G backhaul
  • Use DDNS or Fixed IP for NVR/DVR integration
  • PoE switches can be attached via Gigabit LAN

🚐 Mobile Applications (Vehicle, Marine, Rail)

  • Live fleet tracking with GPS/GNSS
  • Real-time telemetry from onboard diagnostics
  • Captive portal Wi-Fi for passengers or field workers

🛰️ IoT & M2M Gateways

  • Bridge NB-IoT or serial devices over cellular
  • Edge computing capability via Docker container support
  • Supports thousands of MQTT or Modbus sensors

🏢 Business Continuity

  • Automatic failover from wired WAN to 5G
  • Ideal for backup broadband or rural broadband deployments
  • Secure connection to HQ via VPN, even behind CGNAT with RMS

🎤 Events & Temporary Sites

  • High-speed pop-up Wi-Fi networks
  • Secure team connectivity for media, festivals, outdoor broadcast
  • Battery + solar powered remote locations supported

External Antenna Options & Best Practices

Included: 4x 5G/LTE paddle antennas, 2x Wi-Fi paddle, 1x GNSS puck

Upgrades:

ApplicationRecommended Antenna
Fixed indoorHigh-gain omni directional 4×4 MIMO SMA
Fixed outdoorPanel antenna (617–4200 MHz) with 10–15 dBi gain
Mobile vehicleLow-profile roof mount or 4-in-1 puck
DirectionalYagi or Log-periodic 5G antenna arrays
Wi-Fi expansionCeiling or external RP-SMA 2.4/5GHz gain antenna

MIMO Tip: Keep antenna cables equal length and antennas spaced ~30–50cm apart for optimal 4×4 performance.


Network Compatibility

RegionSupported Bands
UK & EUn1, n3, n7, n20, n28, n38, n78
GlobalFull LTE-A Cat20 fallback (B1, B3, B7, B20, B28 etc.)

Compatible with all major networks including EE, Vodafone, O2, Three, and most global carriers with Sub-6 5G.


Power Options & Installation

  • DIN-rail or wall mountable
  • Power via 4-pin terminal block or included PSU
  • Surge protection and reverse polarity built-in
  • Power draw typically 9–11W, spikes to 18W under load

Optional: Industrial UPS or 12/24V vehicle battery integration using inline fuse.


Summary – Is the RUTX50 Right for You?

✅ You need enterprise-grade 5G connectivity
✅ You want rugged, remote-ready hardware
✅ You deploy in vehicles, containers, or extreme conditions
✅ You need full network control with failover, VPN, and remote access
✅ You use or plan to use Fixed IP, eUICC or roaming IoT SIM cards
✅ You rely on remote diagnostics, RMS, or cloud-based configuration tools


Order Checklist

✔ Teltonika RUTX50 Router
✔ Compatible IoT/5G SIM (Roaming or Fixed IP recommended)
✔ External 4×4 MIMO Antenna (if not using default)
✔ Mounting brackets (DIN/wall)
✔ RMS credits for remote management
✔ Fixed IP or eUICC SIM platform (optional)

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