Gateways, Routers

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
GW-2225I ICP DAS USA Inc.	MODBUS TCP TO RTU / ASCII GATEWA	30
PR100302 KUNBUS GmbH	REVPI CONNECT + 8GB	8
2903586 Phoenix Contact	SECURITY APPLIANCE ROUTER 4G	11
ZT-2571 ICP DAS USA Inc.	ETHERNET / RS 485 / RS 232 TO ZI	30
BB-SR30518120-SWH Quatech / B+B SmartWorx	ROUTER LTE,5E,USB,2I/O,SD,2S,W,P	0
2700642 Phoenix Contact	FL MGUARD RS2000 TX/TX VPN	8165
MTCAP-L4E1-868-001A Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.	LTE CAT4 MPOWER ACCESS POINT	7
11088213 RIA Connect / METZ CONNECT	BMT-AI8 BACNET MS/TP	1
MTR-H5-B07-US-EU-GB Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.	ACCY KIT HSPA ROUTER US/EU/UK	16
ZT-2570 ICP DAS USA Inc.	ETHERNET / RS 485 / RS 232 TO ZI	30
WR21-M72B-DE1-SB Digi	CELLULAR ROUTER EMEA EDGE HSPA+	92
MTR-LAT1-B08-US Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.	LTE CAT 3 ROUTER W/GPS & US ACCE	4
ASB-6355-SR03-GLB Digi	ACCELERATED 6355-SR03 LTE ROUTER	0
WR21-U92A-DE1-TB Digi	CELLULAR ROUTER GLOBAL HSPA+	0
455-00028 Laird Connectivity	RG1XX LORAWAN 868MZ UK ACCY KIT	7
XDT4851002-01-S Maestro Wireless Solutions (Lantronix)	XDIRECT485 SINGLE PORT RS232/422	114
2404230 Phoenix Contact	M2M RS4000	27
CG1109-11991 Option NV	OPTION CLOUDGATE 1-PORT ETHERNET	20
FMS-X-N-48 RLE Technologies	1RU FACILITY MONITORING, 48VDC	25
RAM-9931-AT Red Lion	ROUTER 4G LTE 3G HSPA+ FB	0

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