Teltonika RUT956 Dual-SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 Industrial Wi-Fi Router, RS232 & RS485
Overview
The Teltonika RUT956 is an industrial cellular router that combines 4G LTE Cat 4, Wi-Fi, wired Ethernet and GNSS location in one rugged aluminium unit. Dual SIM with automatic failover keeps you online, while RS232 and RS485 serial ports, multiple inputs/outputs and a USB port let you connect and control industrial equipment, meters and sensors.
Key Features
- 4G LTE Cat 4: Up to 150 Mbps download / 50 Mbps upload, with 3G and 2G fallback.
- Dual SIM with auto failover: Switches to the second SIM on weak signal, data limit, roaming or no network. eSIM support depends on order code.
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n): Access point or client mode, up to 100 simultaneous users, WPA3 security.
- 4 Ethernet ports: 1 × WAN + 3 × LAN, 10/100 Mbps.
- GNSS location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS for tracking, geofencing and time sync.
- RS232 & RS485 serial: Connect PLCs, meters and controllers. Supports Modbus RTU/TCP gateway, Serial over IP and more.
- Inputs and outputs: Digital, isolated and analog (4–20 mA) inputs, open collector outputs and a relay output for automation and alarms.
- USB 2.0 port + microSD slot: Add external storage, a USB-serial adapter or another modem.
- Industrial protocols and VPN: Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, DNP3, DLMS, BACnet; OpenVPN, IPsec, WireGuard, ZeroTier and more.
- Remote management: Works with Teltonika RMS to monitor and update routers from anywhere.
Ideal For
Industrial automation · Smart energy and utilities · Remote monitoring sites · Vehicles and fleets · CCTV and security systems
Specifications
| Mobile | 4G LTE Cat 4 up to 150 DL / 50 UL Mbps; 3G up to 21 Mbps; 2G |
| SIM | 2 × Mini SIM (2FF) slots, auto-switch; eSIM (varies by order code) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), AP and STA modes, up to 100 users |
| Ethernet | 1 × WAN + 3 × LAN, RJ45, 10/100 Mbps |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; NMEA 0183; geofencing |
| Serial | RS232 (DB9 socket); RS485 full/half duplex (6-pin socket), 300–115200 baud |
| Inputs | 1 × digital dry input (0–3 V), 1 × galvanically isolated input (0–30 V), 1 × analog input (0–24 V, 4–20 mA), 1 × digital input on power connector |
| Outputs | 1 × open collector output (30 V, 250 mA), 1 × SPST relay (40 V, 4 A), 1 × open collector output on power connector (30 V, 300 mA) |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Storage | Internal microSD slot, up to 2 TB |
| Antennas | 2 × SMA (LTE), 2 × RP-SMA (Wi-Fi), 1 × SMA (GNSS) |
| Power | 4-pin DC socket, 9–30 VDC; passive PoE on LAN1 (9–30 VDC) |
| Power consumption | < 2 W idle, < 7 W max |
| CPU / RAM / Flash | MediaTek 580 MHz / 128 MB DDR2 / 16 MB |
| Housing | Aluminium housing, plastic panels, IP30 |
| Size (W × H × D) | 110 × 50 × 100 mm |
| Weight | 287 g |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to 75 °C |
| Mounting | DIN rail, wall or flat surface (kits sold separately) |
FAQ
Does the RUT956 have Wi-Fi?
Yes. It has 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b/g/n) for up to 100 users.
Can it track location?
Yes. The built-in GNSS receiver supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS. A GNSS antenna is needed.
What serial ports does it have?
One RS232 (DB9) port and one RS485 port, both usable as a Modbus gateway.
Can I use two SIM cards?
Yes. It has two SIM slots and switches automatically if the main connection fails.
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