Gateways, Routers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SN-6901EB-VZ Red Lion	GATEWAY 4G LTE VERIZON	0
BB-ABDN-ER-DP553 Quatech / B+B SmartWorx	WI-FI OEM 802.11 A,B,G,N 2.4,5GH	1720
GWB10004 Option NV	CG ETHERNET LORAWAN GATEWAY	10
PW205020002S Maestro Wireless Solutions (Lantronix)	PREMIERWAVE 2050 256MB FLASH	0
ASB-6330-MX03-OUS Digi	ACCELERATED 6330-MX03 LTE ROUTER	0
WR11-M400-DE1-XB Digi	CELLULAR ROUTER 4G LTE US SPRINT	0
UNO-220-P4N1AE Quatech / B+B SmartWorx	INDUSTRIAL RASPBERRY PI 4 GATEWA	213
EW840F5P Fanstel Corp.	EW840F5P	0
XGI-2PCZ7-EL1-W0 Digi	GATEWAY LTE ZIGBEE ETHERNET	26
TGW-734 ICP DAS USA Inc.	MODBUS/TCP TO RTU/ASCII GATEWAY	30
BB-ABDN-ER-DP551 Quatech / B+B SmartWorx	GATEWAY MODBUS 4 PORT	820
SCK012-020 Synapse Wireless	GATEWAY SNAP ETHERNET USB	13
SW5502C-TB Atop Technologies	SERIAL DEVICE SERVER 2-PORT	0
ASB-6335-MX03-OUS Digi	ACCELERATED 6335-MX03 LTE ROUTER	1
NL-S2CK NimbeLink	SKYWIRE SERIAL TO CELL KIT USB	419
XDT10P0-01-S Maestro Wireless Solutions (Lantronix)	XDIRECT POE SINGLE PORT RS232/42	125
1194423 Phoenix Contact	PRE-CONFIGURED POINT-TO-POINT ET	10287
IPEH-004010 Phytools	PCAN-ETHERNET GATEWAY DR	32
IX20-WAG4 Digi	IX20 WI-FI GLB CAT4 ACCESSORIES	14
TGW-715I ICP DAS USA Inc.	ISOLATED VERSION OF TGW-715	30

Gateways, Routers

1. Overview

Gateways and routers are critical networking devices that enable data transmission across heterogeneous networks. Gateways act as protocol converters, facilitating communication between networks using different architectures or data formats. Routers operate at Layer 3 (Network Layer) of the OSI model, directing data packets between networks based on IP addresses. These devices form the backbone of modern communication infrastructure, supporting enterprise connectivity, internet access, and IoT integration.

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Edge Routers	Connect enterprise networks to ISP networks, support high-speed packet forwarding	Corporate branch offices
Core Routers	High-throughput devices for backbone network infrastructure	Telecom operator networks
Industrial Gateways	Convert fieldbus protocols (Modbus, CAN) to Ethernet/IP	Smart manufacturing systems
Wireless Routers	Integrate Wi-Fi 6/5G connectivity with routing functions	Home and SME networks
Security Gateways	Combine routing with firewall, IDS/IPS capabilities	Government data centers

3. Structure and Components

Typical physical structure includes:

Hardware: Multi-core processors (1-10 GHz), SFP+/QSFP ports, PoE support
Memory: Flash storage (256MB-16GB), DDR4 RAM (1-64GB)
Interfaces: Ethernet (1GbE-100GbE), serial ports (RS232/485), fiber connectors
Software: Routing OS (e.g., Cisco IOS, OpenWRT), protocol stacks (TCP/IP, BGP)

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Throughput	0.1-100 Gbps processing capacity	Determines network bandwidth ceiling
Port Density	4-128 configurable ports	Affects scalability and deployment flexibility
Protocol Support	IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, MPLS	Enables multi-vendor interoperability
Latency	5-100 s for enterprise models	Critical for real-time applications
Redundancy	Hot-swappable modules, dual PSU	Ensures 99.999% uptime

5. Application Areas

Main industries and typical devices:

Telecommunications: 5G backhaul routers (Huawei NE40E)
Healthcare: Medical gateway devices (Philips eICU Connect)
Smart Cities: LoRaWAN gateways (Cisco IW6300)
Finance: High-security routers (Juniper SRX series)
Home: Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers (Netgear Nighthawk)

6. Leading Vendors and Products

Vendor	Representative Product	Key Features
Cisco	ASR 9000	100Gbps throughput, IOS XR
Juniper	MX204	Cloud-optimized routing
Huawei	NE40E-X16	400Gbps per slot
MikroTik	CRS326-24G-2S+	Cost-effective Layer 3 switching
Dell	Z9432F	Open networking support

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Performance requirements: Match throughput to peak traffic (20-30% buffer recommended)
Scalability: Modular designs for future expansion
Security features: Built-in firewall and encryption capabilities
Management tools: SDN compatibility and centralized control
Power efficiency: 80 Plus certification for data centers

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Convergence with SD-WAN technology for hybrid networks
AI-driven traffic optimization (Cisco DNA, Juniper Mist)
5G-integrated edge routers for low-latency applications
Quantum-resistant encryption gateways (post-2025 roadmap)
Green routing solutions with 40% lower power consumption