Robustel R5030 — Industrial 5G Router with Wi-Fi 6 and GNSS
If you want high-speed 5G and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi in one rugged box, the Robustel R5030 is the tool for the job. It’s an industrial 5G router with dual-band Wi-Fi 6, five Gigabit Ethernet ports, GNSS positioning, and digital I/O — built for smart transport, enterprise networks, and heavy-duty IoT.
Why pick the R5030?
- Wired + wireless by design: 5× Gigabit ports plus Wi-Fi 6 for local client/AP connectivity.
- Enterprise-grade wireless: dual-band 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6, WPA3 security, AP & client modes.
- Versatile WAN/LAN options: 1× WAN + 4× LAN or all LAN, with PoE-PD on ETH0.
- Location-aware: GNSS interface for GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, and BDS.
- Automation-ready: digital input/output for sensors, alarms, and control triggers.
- Dual-SIM resilience: failover across carriers to keep you online.
- Strong security: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, GRE, DMVPN, firewall, VLANs.
- Cloud-managed: RCMS for remote monitoring, data usage tracking, and OTA updates.
- Rugged build: metal housing, IP30, –25…+70 °C, DIN-rail or wall mounting.
Key features
- Industrial 5G NR modem with LTE/3G fallback (Release-15/16)
- Dual-SIM slots (2FF Mini-SIM) with automatic failover
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2 MIMO) supporting AP & Client modes
- 5 × Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1× WAN + 4× LAN or 5× LAN, with PoE-PD support
- GNSS antenna interface for global satellite positioning
- 1 × DI + 1 × DO (wet contact) for automation/alarms
- USB 2.0 host for external devices
- RobustOS with advanced firewall, QoS, and VLAN features
- VPN support: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, GRE, DMVPN (App Center)
- RCMS cloud platform for management, monitoring, and OTA upgrades
What it’s perfect for
- Passenger Wi-Fi: buses, trains, and fleet vehicles needing onboard internet with captive portal options.
- Branch & enterprise WAN: 5G as a primary link or backup to wired broadband, with automatic failover.
- Smart transport & logistics: real-time vehicle telemetry and tracking using integrated GNSS.
- Public infrastructure: kiosks, ticketing, signage, and public Wi-Fi access with secure captive portal.
- Industrial IoT: smart sensors, gateways, and SCADA/PLC systems needing both wired and wireless connectivity.
Connectivity & interfaces (highlights)
Cellular
- 5G NR SA/NSA bands (regional variants available)
- LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA fallback
- Dual-SIM slots with failover and Smart Roaming
Ethernet
- 5 × Gigabit ports (configurable as WAN/LAN)
- PoE-PD (802.3at) on ETH0
- 1 kV isolation
Wi-Fi
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 & 5 GHz), 2×2 MIMO
- AP and client modes
- WPA/WPA2/WPA3, AES/TKIP
GNSS
- SMA-K connector
- GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
I/O & USB
- 1 × Digital Input, 1 × Digital Output (wet contact)
- 1 × USB 2.0 host port (500 mA)
- Reset button, LED indicators (RUN, MDM, RSSI, Wi-Fi, USR)
Software & security
- RobustOS with firewall, ACL, QoS, VLAN, DHCP server/relay
- VPNs: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, GRE, DMVPN (App Center)
- RCMS cloud for management, firmware/config OTA updates
- SDK support (C/C++), with 6.5 GB flash and 128 MB RAM for apps
Installer notes
- Power options: 9–36 V DC (Micro-Fit), PoE-PD 42.5–57 V, with reverse polarity & surge protection
- Consumption: ~6 W idle, up to 16.5 W max @24 V
- Mounting: desktop, wall, or DIN-rail
- Antennas: ensure correct placement of cellular, Wi-Fi, and GNSS antennas for optimal performance
Key specifications (summary)
- CPU/OS: Dual-core ARM Cortex A53, RobustOS
- Cellular: 5G NR SA/NSA, LTE FDD/TDD, WCDMA, dual-SIM (2FF), 4× SMA-K
- Ethernet: 5 × Gigabit ports, PoE-PD support on ETH0
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2×2 MIMO
- GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
- I/O: 1 × DI, 1 × DO (wet contact)
- USB: 1 × USB 2.0 host
- Power: 9–36 V DC; PoE-PD 42.5–57 V
- Physical: 49 × 105 × 128 mm; 581 g; IP30 metal housing
- Environment: –25…+70 °C, 5–95 % RH non-condensing
- Security/VPN: IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard, GRE, DMVPN
- Management: WebUI, CLI, SMS, RCMS cloud
Bottom line
The Robustel R5030 is the router you choose when you need both high-speed 5G backhaul and modern Wi-Fi 6 connectivity in one industrial-grade device. It’s bigger and more feature-rich than the compact R5010, offering 5× Gigabit Ethernet, integrated Wi-Fi, GNSS, and digital I/O, making it the ideal fit for enterprise WANs, smart transport, and public infrastructure projects.
If you want wired-only simplicity, pick the R5010. If you need Wi-Fi + GNSS + richer I/O, the R5030 is the smarter choice.
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