Teltonika RUTC42 Industrial Rugged Cellular LTE 4G Dual Modem Edge Router
Dual LTE Cat 4 Modems, Wi-Fi 6, Docker Support and Ultimate Connectivity Resilience
The Teltonika RUTC42 is a next-generation industrial edge router engineered for mission-critical applications requiring maximum uptime, redundancy and local edge processing. Featuring dual independent LTE Cat 4 modems, dual SIM capability, integrated dual eSIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet, Docker container support and advanced industrial networking features, the RUTC42 is designed for industrial automation, utilities, smart cities, retail and enterprise deployments.
Unlike traditional cellular routers, the RUTC42 eliminates single points of failure through its dual-modem architecture, allowing simultaneous cellular connections, load balancing and seamless failover for maximum network availability.
Key Features
Dual LTE Cat 4 Modems for Maximum Uptime
The RUTC42 includes:
- 2 × Independent LTE Cat 4 modems
- Up to 150 Mbps download per modem
- Up to 50 Mbps upload per modem
- 3G fallback support
- 2G fallback support
- Independent modem management
Benefits include:
- Dual-carrier redundancy
- Automatic failover
- Active-active connectivity
- Load balancing
- Reduced downtime
Designed specifically for mission-critical deployments where connectivity cannot be compromised.
Dual SIM + Dual eSIM Architecture
The RUTC42 provides exceptional carrier flexibility:
- 2 × Physical Mini SIM slots
- 2 × Integrated eSIMs
- Up to 7 eSIM profiles per eSIM
- Independent SIM management per modem
- Automatic SIM switching
- Multiple PDN support
- Band management and locking
- Auto APN configuration
The router can automatically switch between physical SIMs and eSIM profiles based on:
- Signal quality
- Data usage limits
- Roaming conditions
- Network availability
- Carrier performance
This enables resilient multi-network deployments without manual intervention.
Wi-Fi 6 Performance
The RUTC42 features enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Supports:
- IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax
- Dual-band operation
- MU-MIMO technology
- Up to 2402 Mbps on 5 GHz
- Up to 576 Mbps on 2.4 GHz
Advanced wireless features:
- Wireless Mesh (802.11s)
- Fast Roaming (802.11r)
- BSS Transition Management (802.11v)
- Radio Resource Measurement (802.11k)
- TravelMate hotspot forwarding
- Wireless QR onboarding
Supports up to:
- 500 simultaneous wireless clients
Making it suitable for large-scale enterprise and industrial wireless deployments.
Why Choose the RUTC42?
The RUTC42 is ideal for organisations requiring:
- Dual LTE modem redundancy
- Multi-carrier failover
- Edge computing capabilities
- Docker container deployment
- Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
- Gigabit Ethernet networking
- Industrial protocol support
- Remote fleet management
- Industrial I/O monitoring
- Long-term rugged operation
Its combination of dual cellular modems, Wi-Fi 6 and Docker support makes it one of Teltonika's most powerful industrial edge routers.
Industrial Applications
Industrial Automation
Connect PLCs, industrial controllers and remote equipment with resilient dual-carrier communications.
Utilities and Energy
Monitor substations, renewable energy systems, water infrastructure and remote utility assets.
Smart Cities
Support smart lighting, environmental monitoring, traffic systems and connected infrastructure.
Retail and Enterprise
Provide primary and backup connectivity for distributed business locations.
Edge Computing
Run custom applications, analytics and local processing directly on the router using Docker containers.
Edge Computing with Docker
One of the standout features of the RUTC42 is native Docker support.
Benefits include:
- Containerised applications
- Local data processing
- Protocol conversion
- Edge analytics
- Reduced cloud bandwidth usage
- Faster response times
Suitable for:
- MQTT processing
- Data aggregation
- AI edge applications
- Custom industrial software
- Protocol gateways
Powered by:
- MediaTek Dual-Core 1.3 GHz CPU
- 1 GB DDR4 RAM
- 8 GB eMMC storage
Delivering significantly more processing capability than traditional industrial routers.
Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
The RUTC42 provides:
- 1 × Gigabit WAN port
- 4 × Gigabit LAN ports
- Auto MDI/MDIX support
Ideal for:
- PLCs
- SCADA equipment
- Industrial PCs
- IP cameras
- Edge gateways
- Network switches
All ports support:
- 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
for high-speed industrial networking.
Industrial Inputs and Outputs
The router includes integrated industrial I/O.
Digital Input
- Logic Low: 0–6 V
- Logic High: 8–50 V
Digital Output
- Open Collector Output
- Maximum 50 V
- Maximum 300 mA
Event Notifications
Input events can trigger:
- Email alerts
- SMS notifications
- RMS alerts
Using the built-in I/O Juggler engine, users can create automation rules and trigger actions based on field events.
Industrial Protocol Support
OPC UA
Supports:
- OPC UA Client
- OPC UA Server
- TCP communications
Ideal for Industry 4.0 integration.
Modbus
Supports:
- Modbus TCP Client
- Modbus TCP Server
- Custom Register Blocks
Supported data formats:
Supported byte orders:
Suitable for industrial monitoring and control applications.
MQTT Gateway
Built-in Modbus MQTT Gateway allows:
- Modbus-to-MQTT conversion
- Cloud integration
- Remote monitoring
- Device control
Supporting Industrial IoT deployments without additional hardware.
BACnet
Supports:
- BACnet Router Mode
- BACnet/IP
- BBMD support
- Multiple BACnet interfaces
Suitable for building automation and HVAC applications.
DNP3
Supports:
- DNP3 Station
- DNP3 Outstation
- TCP communications
Designed for utility and SCADA deployments.
DLMS/COSEM
Supports:
- DLMS Client
- Utility meter communications
- TCP connectivity
Suitable for smart metering applications.
Advanced Networking Features
Routing Protocols
Supports:
- Static Routing
- BGP
- OSPF v2
- RIP v1/v2
- EIGRP
- NHRP
- Policy-Based Routing
Network Services
- DHCP Server
- DHCP Relay
- QoS / SQM
- DNS over HTTPS
- DDNS
- Load Balancing
- Automatic Failover
- Captive Portal
- Hotspot 2.0
- VRF Support
- SSHFS
- Port Mirroring
Providing enterprise-grade networking capabilities in industrial environments.
Security and VPN
The RUTC42 includes advanced security features:
Security
- Stateful Firewall
- NAT / NAT-T / NAT64
- VLAN Segmentation
- 802.1X Authentication
- TACACS+
- RADIUS Authentication
- DDoS Protection
- Port Scan Prevention
- Web Filtering
- Certificate Manager
VPN Services
Supports:
- OpenVPN
- IPsec
- WireGuard
- GRE
- PPTP
- L2TP
- SSTP
- DMVPN
- ZeroTier
- Tinc
- Tailscale
- Stunnel
Providing secure communications for critical industrial infrastructure.
Cloud and Remote Management
Supported cloud platforms include:
- Teltonika RMS
- Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
- AWS IoT Core
- ThingWorx
- Cumulocity IoT
Management methods include:
- Web UI
- SSH
- SMS Control
- Email Alerts
- MQTT
- SNMP v1/v2/v3
- JSON-RPC API
- TR-069
- RMS Remote Management
Enabling secure remote deployment, diagnostics and maintenance.
Hardware Specifications
System
- CPU: MediaTek Dual-Core 1.3 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB DDR4
- Storage:
- 16 MB NOR Flash
- 8 GB eMMC
- Operating System: RutOS (OpenWrt-based Linux)
Cellular
- 2 × LTE Cat 4 Modems
- Dual SIM
- Dual eSIM
Ethernet
- 1 × Gigabit WAN
- 4 × Gigabit LAN
Wireless
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- MU-MIMO
- Up to 500 wireless clients
USB
- 1 × USB 2.0 Host Port
- USB-to-Serial Support
- External Storage Support
I/O
- 1 × Digital Input
- 1 × Digital Output
Power
- 9–50 VDC Input
- Reverse Polarity Protection
- Passive PoE Input (LAN1)
- Surge Protection
Power Consumption:
Physical
- Dimensions: 130.4 × 42.6 × 103.4 mm
- Weight: 452 g
- Aluminium Housing
- DIN Rail / Wall / Surface Mount
Environmental
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
- Humidity: 10–90% RH
- IP30 Enclosure
Built for harsh industrial and outdoor cabinet installations.
