Teltonika RUTX08 Industrial Rugged Ethernet Router
Industrial Ethernet-to-Ethernet VPN Router for Secure Networking and Automation
The Teltonika RUTX08 is a powerful industrial Ethernet router designed for applications where secure wired networking is required without cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity. Built on Teltonika's advanced RutOS (OpenWrt-based) operating system, the RUTX08 combines Gigabit Ethernet performance, enterprise-grade VPN capabilities, industrial protocol support, and rugged reliability in a compact industrial enclosure.
Ideal for industrial automation, SCADA, energy management, utilities, manufacturing, smart cities, and enterprise networking, the RUTX08 provides secure remote access, advanced routing, protocol conversion, and centralised management through Teltonika RMS.
Key Features
High-Speed Gigabit Ethernet
The RUTX08 features:
- 4 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- 1 × Gigabit WAN Port
- 3 × Gigabit LAN Ports
- Auto MDI/MDIX Support
- IEEE 802.3 Compliance
All ports support speeds up to 1000 Mbps, making the RUTX08 ideal for high-performance industrial and enterprise networks.
Rugged Industrial Design
Built for harsh environments, the RUTX08 includes:
- Aluminium Housing
- DIN Rail Mounting Support
- Grounding Capability
- Wide Voltage Input
- Industrial Temperature Rating
Operating range:
- Temperature: -40°C to +75°C
- Humidity: 10–90% RH (non-condensing)
- Protection Rating: IP30
Designed for industrial cabinets, utilities, manufacturing plants and infrastructure deployments.
Why Choose the RUTX08?
The RUTX08 provides enterprise-grade routing and cybersecurity without requiring cellular connectivity.
Key advantages include:
- 4 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports
- Advanced VPN Support
- Industrial Protocol Integration
- Modbus TCP Gateway
- OPC UA Client & Server
- DNP3 Support
- MQTT Integration
- Digital Input & Output
- RMS Remote Management
- OpenWrt-Based RutOS Platform
- Industrial Temperature Rating
- Compact DIN Rail Design
Enterprise Networking Features
The RUTX08 includes a comprehensive networking feature set.
Routing Protocols
Supports:
- Static Routing
- BGP
- OSPF v2
- RIP v1/v2
- EIGRP
- NHRP
- Policy-Based Routing
Suitable for complex industrial and enterprise network architectures.
Network Services
Built-in services include:
- DHCP Server
- DHCP Relay
- DDNS
- DNS over HTTPS
- QoS / Smart Queue Management
- Captive Portal
- Load Balancing
- VRRP Failover
- SSHFS
- Traffic Monitoring
- Network Topology Visualisation
- Wake-on-LAN
These capabilities provide flexibility for sophisticated network deployments.
Load Balancing and Failover
The RUTX08 supports:
Network Redundancy
- VRRP Support
- Automatic Failover
- Wired WAN Backup
- Multiple WAN Routing Options
Load Balancing
Internet traffic can be balanced across available WAN connections to improve network performance and resilience.
Enterprise Security
The RUTX08 incorporates advanced cybersecurity features for critical infrastructure applications.
Security Features
- Stateful Firewall
- NAT / NAT64
- DMZ
- VLAN Segmentation
- 802.1X Authentication
- TACACS+
- Internal & External RADIUS
- X.509 Certificates
- Certificate Manager
- Time-Based Login Restrictions
- Random Password Generation
Threat Protection
- SYN Flood Protection
- SSH Attack Prevention
- HTTP/HTTPS Attack Prevention
- Port Scan Prevention
This provides robust protection for industrial and enterprise environments.
Advanced VPN Support
The RUTX08 supports numerous VPN technologies.
Supported VPN Protocols
- OpenVPN
- IPsec
- WireGuard
- GRE
- PPTP
- L2TP
- SSTP
- DMVPN
- ZeroTier
- Tinc
- Tailscale
- Stunnel
This enables secure site-to-site connectivity and remote access across distributed infrastructure.
Industrial Protocol Support
The RUTX08 is designed for industrial automation and SCADA integration.
OPC UA
Supported modes:
- OPC UA Client
- OPC UA Server
Modbus
Supported modes:
- Modbus TCP Client
- Modbus TCP Server
- USB Modbus Support
Supported data formats include:
DNP3
Supported modes:
DLMS/COSEM
Supports utility meter communications and energy monitoring applications.
MQTT and Data Collection
The built-in Data-to-Server functionality enables:
- Data aggregation from multiple protocols
- Cloud forwarding
- Custom Lua scripting
- Centralised data collection
Supported protocols:
- HTTP
- HTTPS
- MQTT
- Azure MQTT
Modbus MQTT Gateway
The router can:
- Read Modbus devices
- Publish data via MQTT
- Receive commands through MQTT
Ideal for Industrial IoT deployments.
Cloud and IoT Platform Integration
Supported platforms include:
- Teltonika RMS
- Microsoft Azure IoT Hub
- ThingWorx
- Cumulocity IoT
- Cloud of Things
Additional management methods:
- MQTT
- SNMP
- TR-069
- JSON-RPC API
- SSH
- Web UI
This enables seamless integration into enterprise and Industrial IoT ecosystems.
Remote Management System (RMS)
The RUTX08 is fully compatible with Teltonika RMS.
RMS provides:
- Remote Access
- Device Monitoring
- Configuration Management
- Firmware Updates
- Alerts & Notifications
- Fleet Management
This allows centralised management of large-scale deployments from anywhere.
Digital Input and Output
Built-in industrial I/O enables monitoring and control.
Digital Input
- Logic Low: 0–6 V
- Logic High: 8–30 V
Digital Output
- Open Collector Output
- Maximum Output: 30 V
- Maximum Current: 300 mA
Event Notifications
Can trigger:
- Email Alerts
- RMS Notifications
I/O events can also be used for automation workflows.
USB Connectivity
The integrated USB 2.0 port supports:
- USB-to-Serial Adapters
- External Storage
- Flash Drives
- Additional Modems
- Printers
Supported file systems:
- FAT
- FAT32
- exFAT
- ext2/ext3/ext4
- NTFS (Read Only)
This adds flexibility for industrial integrations and local data storage.
Hardware Specifications
System
- CPU: Qualcomm Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7, 717 MHz
- RAM: 256 MB DDR3
- Storage: 256 MB Flash
- Operating System: RutOS (OpenWrt-Based)
Ethernet
- 1 × Gigabit WAN
- 3 × Gigabit LAN
USB
I/O
- 1 × Digital Input
- 1 × Digital Output
Construction
Dimensions:
Weight:
Power Specifications
Input Voltage
- 9–50 VDC
- Reverse Polarity Protection
- Surge Protection
Passive PoE
Supports power via:
- LAN1 Port
- 9–50 VDC Passive PoE (Mode B)
Power Consumption
This makes the RUTX08 ideal for low-power industrial deployments.
Certifications and Compliance
The RUTX08 complies with major international standards including:
- CE
- UKCA
- FCC
- IC (ISED)
- RCM
- UL/CSA Safety
- CB Certification
- EAC
- MTCTE
Suitable for deployment in global industrial and commercial projects.
