Introduction:

Since the end of the COVID pandemic that halted the world’s tourism industry, there has been increasingly high demand for recreational boats. This means that businesses are looking to make their services more convenient and appealing for the users while saving time and money with the help of IoT solutions. Two routers that can be utilised by the boating industry are the Teltonika RUTX12 and RUT901. 

If you’re looking for a secure Industrial Cellular Router to maintain internet connectivity for essential applications to the boating industry such as weather forecasting, CCTV monitoring and voyage planning, then these two routers are perfect for you.

Topology:

RUTX12:

In the topology above, a larger vessel is outfitted with Teltonika’s robust and advanced enterprise cellular router, the RUTX12. This cutting-edge device features two 4G LTE CAT6 mobile modems that operate concurrently, utilising load balancing functionality to achieve speeds of up to 600 Mbps. With dual mobile operators providing connectivity to the device simultaneously, it ensures uninterrupted service and leverages the connection quality between these two mobile data providers. The RUTX12 also boasts AC WiFi support with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands, ensuring connectivity for all your mobile devices on the yacht. Furthermore, its five Gigabit Ethernet ports enable maximum speed for multimedia applications.

As illustrated in the topology above, the router can also be paired with Teltonika’s PoE switch – the TSW100 – which facilitates data and power connectivity for CCTV cameras, enhancing security measures. Naturally, remote access to the yacht is highly desirable, allowing you to monitor your property at your convenience. Since larger boats and yachts often venture farther from the shores where mobile operator coverage can be challenging to obtain, these routers can be paired with Teltonika’s MIMO antennas or other third-party antennas such as the QuWireless QuSpot AX12S and accessories to enhance reception quality.

RUT901:

In the topology above, we observe a professional cellular router known as the RUT901, which has been installed on a smaller boat that operates near the coastline. This mobile 4G LTE CAT4 router comes with dual SIM card slots, enabling it to switch to a secondary SIM card in case the primary mobile network provider’s signal is lost, the signal strength is low, or when a roaming scenario is initiated. Additionally, it offers a controlled WiFi service to passengers, featuring a captive portal function. To complete its functionality, the router also boasts four Ethernet ports for the connection of extra equipment, such as switches or digital signage screens.

Conclusion:

Both routers utilise automatic WAN failover and support 4G LTE (Cat 4) to ensure seamless, high-speed network connectivity. They both function as a wireless access point with hotspot capabilities allowing easy and secure wireless connectivity for multiple devices.

Both the RUT901 and RUTX12 devices are also in sync with the Teltonika Remote Management System (RMS)– an IoT platform designed for Teltonika Networks devices. This platform allows you to establish a constant remote connection to your property. You have the capability to configure alerts in case your boat or yacht ventures beyond the geofence area you’ve defined within the platform.