Robustel Industrial Cellular Router passes Vodafone “Certified M2M hardware” requirements

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - Sept. 25, 2015 - PRLog -- Vodafone is a leading, global mobile network operator, with over 400 million subscribers, running self-deployed networks in over 20 countries and has network partners in over 40 additional countries.

Robustel’s R3000-3P is the standard industrial VPN Cellular router widely used in various vertical markets such as smart metering, utilities, e-mobility, Industrial automation, retail and healthcare.

R3000-3P is a ruggedised 3G (HSPA+) router in a metal housing measuring 125x108x45mm. It allows operation on global 3G networks with fall back to GPRS and allows data speeds up to 14.4Mbps download and 5.76Mbps upload.

Robustel’s R3000-3P is part of the “Go Rugged R3000” family which boasts 4G routers in the range. As with all R3000 versions, routers have dual SIM card holders as standard to ensure cellular connectivity remains when continuity of service levels are important. Optional extras include WLAN and GPS communications.

Boasting 2 ethernet ports allowing various WAN/LAN configurations, R3000 routers support wireless WAN and wired WAN backup. Also ensuring maximum flexibility with a variety of modern and legacy equipment, R3000 routers have 1 x RS232, 1 x RS485, 2 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs and 1 USB host serial port. For instances when no communications are available or desired, a Micro SD card port can allow data logging of up to 2GB.

All R3000 models feature a wide operating voltage range of 9-60V DC and temperature range of -25˚C to 65˚C. This ensures use in a variety of applications including automotive, wireless or IP CCTV, ATM/vending applications and PoE installations.

6 status LED’s are provided as standard to provide status and signal strength feedback whilst the router can be mounted in a variety of industrial preferred methods, including DIN Rail or wall mounting via a separate bracket.

Various VPN tunnelling protocols are supported on board the R3000, including; IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP, L2TP client / service or GRE. Supported network protocols include; PPP, PPPoE, TCP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, DMZ, RIP, OSPF, DDNS, VRRP, HTTP & HTTPs.

David Taylor, PR Manager of ACTE U.K comments “As cellular operators enable next generation network connectivity, it is essential that ACTE have leading edge hardware such as the Vodafone accredited R3000-3P router in the range. This allows the efficiency benefits cellular connectivity brings to field based equipment such as rapid adoption and deployment into equipment. ACTE’s specialism and technological knowhow of the wireless communications market coupled with Robustel’s speed of integrating and launching new products in the cellular space help us to achieve this.”

Robustel Technologies, headquartered in Guangzhou, China design and manufacture rugged 2G, 3G and 4G mobile broadband and access solutions to allow wireless connectivity in industrial automation applications.

ACTE A/S, part of Lagercrantz Group (OMX Nordic Stockholm: LAGR.B), founded in 1938 is a technical component distributor specialising in wireless M2M and telemetry applications. Many year’s experience ensures ACTE know and understand the market and distribute for suppliers offering best of breed technology solutions in their respective field. Offering a comprehensive range of RF modules and sub-systems along with antennas, RF cabling and supporting electro-mechanical and passive products, ACTE offer full pre and post sales technical support from their U.K offices. They are backed up by an experienced, engineering led sales team and world class warehouse and logistics facilities.

Advanced technological solutions, reliable delivery and competitive pricing make ACTE A/S a one stop shop and long term supply partner for wireless M2M component and sub system requirements.

For more information, please contact David Taylor at ACTE U.K on +44 1256 845888 or visit www.acte-uk.com.