Teltonika RUT956 4G/LTE Dual SIM Router

The Teltonika RUT956 4G/LTE Dual SIM Router is a highly reliable dual-SIM LTE Cat 4 industrial router designed for complex industrial, automation, and remote infrastructure projects. It combines mobile broadband, serial connectivity, GNSS positioning, digital I/O, and secure VPN tunneling within a rugged, compact form factor. With its advanced RutOS software and remote management capabilities, the RUT956 delivers dependable performance in the most demanding M2M/IoT deployments.

Cellular Connectivity

• Cellular Category: LTE Cat 4
• LTE Speed: Up to 150 Mbps download / 50 Mbps upload
• 3G Fallback: DC-HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps download / 5.76 Mbps upload
• 2G Fallback: EDGE/GPRS supported
• Dual SIM: Mini SIM slots with auto-failover, backup WAN, SIM idle protection, and conditional switching
• Carrier Aggregation: Not supported
• Band Support (region dependent):
  • LTE: B1, B3, B7, B8, B20
  • UMTS: B1, B8
  • GSM: B3, B8

Wi-Fi & LAN Networking

• Wi-Fi Standard: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz only)
• Mode: Access Point and Station (Client)
• Max Clients: Up to 100 simultaneously
• Wi-Fi Security: WPA2, WPA3, MAC filtering, SSID broadcast control
• Ethernet Ports:
  • 4 × RJ45 (10/100 Mbps)
  • 1 WAN port, 3 LAN (configurable)
• WAN Failover: Between Cellular, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q with up to 128 tagged interfaces
• Static and Dynamic Routing: Static, BGP, OSPF, RIP, VRRP
• Bridge and Passthrough Modes: Available

Serial & GNSS Interfaces

• RS-232: DB9 port
• RS-485: 6-pin terminal block
• Protocols Supported: Modbus RTU, ASCII, transparent serial, TCP/UDP
• GNSS:
  • GNSS Types: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
  • GNSS Antenna: SMA connector
  • Features: NMEA data stream, geofencing, time synchronization

Digital & Analog I/O

• Inputs:
  • 3 × Digital Inputs
  • 1 × Analog Input (on newer versions)
• Outputs:
  • 2 × Digital Outputs (Open Collector)
• Additional: Relay output and isolated IO on extended variants
• Voltage Range (DI/DO): 0–30 V DC
• GPIO Control: Configurable trigger and alert functions

USB & Memory

• USB Port: 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A (for storage, modem, or peripherals)
• CPU: MediaTek MIPS 24Kc @ 580 MHz
• RAM: 128 MB DDR2
• Flash Memory: 16 MB NOR Flash

Software & Management

• Operating System: RutOS (based on OpenWRT)
• Remote Management: Teltonika RMS, CLI, WebUI, SSH, JSON-RPC, SNMP
• VPN Support:
  • OpenVPN, IPsec, GRE, WireGuard
  • PPTP, L2TP, SSTP
  • Stunnel, DMVPN, ZeroTier
• Security Features:
  • Stateful Firewall
  • DoS protection
  • MAC/IP/Port filtering
  • HTTPS/SSH access
• Hotspot Functionality: Captive portal, RADIUS integration, landing page customization
• Failover & Recovery Tools:
  • Custom ping/wget-based reboot
  • Scheduler, watchdog, cellular recovery

Hardware & Build

• Enclosure: Aluminium with plastic end caps
• Mounting: DIN rail, wall mount, or desktop
• Dimensions: 110 × 50 × 100 mm
• Weight: Approx. 287 g
• Power Input: 9–30 V DC (reverse polarity protection)
• Passive PoE: Supported (on spare pairs)
• Power Consumption: Idle <2 W, Peak <7 W
• LED Indicators: Power, signal strength (3 LEDs), network activity

Environmental & Certification

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +75 °C
• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C
• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• IP Rating: IP30 (indoor industrial)
• Certifications: CE, UKCA, E-Mark, FCC, PTCRB, RoHS, REACH, RCM, IC, CB Scheme, and others

Package Contents

• Teltonika RUT956 router
• 2 × LTE antennas
• 2 × Wi-Fi antennas
• 1 × GNSS antenna
• 1 × Power supply (EU/US)
• 1 × Ethernet cable
• Terminal blocks for RS-485, I/O
• Quick Start Guide
• SIM Adapter Kit
• Optional DIN rail mounting bracket

Meta Description

Industrial LTE Cat 4 router with dual SIM, RS-232/485, GNSS, Wi-Fi, digital I/O, VPN support, and rugged design—Teltonika RUT956 is built for secure and stable IoT connectivity.

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