Teltonika RUT956
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The Teltonika RUT956 is an industrial router that boasts dual-SIM cellular 4G LTE, WiFi, and wired connectivity options, as well as GNSS capabilities. The router guarantees solution uptime with automatic WAN failover in case of primary connection loss. Its serial communication interfaces support a wide range of devices, including legacy equipment, and its RutOS software features enable equipment control, automation, and event notifications through digital and analog Inputs/Outputs. The router comes equipped with advanced industrial software features such as Modbus, SNMP, TR-069, NTRIP, MQTT, and multiple VPNs.
Tech Specs
Click here for the Teltonika RUT956 datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mobile | |
| Mobile Module | 4G LTE Cat 4 up to 150 DL / 50 UL Mbps 3G up to 21 DL / 5.76 UL Mbps 2G up to 236.8 DL / 236.8 UL kbps |
| 3GPP Release | Release 11 |
| eSIM* | Consumer type eSIM, profile download and removal operations, up to 7 eSIM profiles; does not include data plans *Feature availability varies by order code |
| SIM Switch* | Dual SIM and eSIM, auto-switch cases: weak signal, data limit, SMS limit, roaming, no network, network denied, data connection fail, SIM idle protection *Feature availability varies by order code |
| Status | IMSI, ICCID, operator, operator state, data connection state, network type, bandwidth, connected band, signal strength (RSSI), SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, EC/IO, RSCP, data sent/received, LAC, TAC, cell ID, ARFCN, UARFCN, EARFCN, MCC, MNC |
| SMS | SMS status, SMS configuration, EMAIL to SMS, SMS to EMAIL, SMS to HTTP, SMS to SMS, scheduled SMS, SMS autoreply, SMPP |
| USSD | Supports sending and reading Unstructured Supplementary Service Data messages |
| Block / Allow List | Operator block/allow list (by country or separate operators) |
| Multiple PDN | Possibility to use different PDNs for multiple network access and services |
| Band Management | Band lock, Used band status display |
| SIM PIN Code Management | Enables setting, changing, or disabling the SIM card's PIN |
| APN | Auto APN |
| Bridge | Direct connection (bridge) between mobile ISP and device on LAN |
| Passthrough | Router assigns its mobile WAN IP address to another device on LAN |
| Wireless | |
| Wireless Mode | 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), Access Point (AP), Station (STA) |
| Wi-Fi Security | WPA2-Enterprise: PEAP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA3-SAE, WPA3-EAP, OWE; AES-CCMP, TKIP, Auto-cipher modes, client separation, EAP-TLS with PKCS#12 certificates, disable auto-reconnect, 802.11w Protected Management Frames (PMF) |
| SSID / ESSID | SSID stealth mode and access control based on MAC address |
| Wi-Fi Users | Up to 100 simultaneous connections |
| Wireless Connectivity Features | Wireless mesh (802.11s), fast roaming (802.11r), Relayd, BSS transition management (802.11v), radio resource measurement (802.11k) |
| Wireless MAC Filter | Allowlist, blocklist |
| Wireless QR Code Generator | Once scanned, a user will automatically enter your network without needing to input login information |
| TravelMate | Forward Wi-Fi hotspot landing page to a subsequent connected device |
| Ethernet | |
| WAN | 1 x WAN port 10/100 Mbps, compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, 802.3az standards, supports auto MDI/MDIX |
| LAN | 3 x LAN ports, 10/100 Mbps, compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards, supports auto MDI/MDIX |
| Network | |
| Routing | Static routing, Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, NHRP), Policy based routing |
| Network Protocols | TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, NTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, ARP, VRRP, PPP, PPPoE, UPnP, SSH, DHCP, Telnet, SMPP, SNMP, MQTT, Wake On LAN (WOL), VXLAN |
| VoIP Passthrough Support | H.323 and SIP-alg protocol NAT helpers, allowing proper routing of VoIP packets |
| Connection Monitoring | Ping Reboot, Wget Reboot, Periodic Reboot, LCP and ICMP for link inspection |
| Firewall | |
| Firewall Features | Port forward, traffic rules, custom rules, TTL target customization |
| Firewall Status Page | View all your firewall statistics, rules, and rule counters |
| Port Management | View device ports, enable/disable ports, turn auto-configuration on/off, change transmission speed |
| Network Topology | Visual representation of your network, showing device connections |
| VPN | |
| OpenVPN | Multiple clients and server can run simultaneously, 27 encryption methods |
| IPsec | XFRM, IKEv1, IKEv2, 14 encryption methods |
| GRE | GRE tunnel, GRE over IPsec support |
| PPTP, L2TP | Client/Server instances, L2TPv3, L2TP over IPsec support |
| Stunnel | TLS encryption for existing clients/servers without program changes |
| DMVPN | Scalable IPsec VPNs, Phase 2 & 3, Dual Hub support |
| SSTP | SSTP client instance support |
| ZeroTier | ZeroTier VPN client support |
| WireGuard | WireGuard VPN client and server support |
| Tinc | Encryption, authentication, and compression in tunnels; client and server support |
| Serial | |
| RS232 | DB9 connector, RTS/CTS flow control |
| RS485 | Full Duplex (4 wires) & Half Duplex (2 wires), 300–115200 baud |
| Serial Functions | Console, Serial over IP, Modem, MODBUS gateway, NTRIP Client |
| USB | |
| Data Rate | USB 2.0 |
| Applications | Samba share, USB-to-serial |
| External Devices | Connect external HDD, flash drive, additional modem, printer, USB-serial adapter |
| Storage Formats | FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS (read-only), ext2, ext3, ext4 |
| Power | |
| Connector | 4-pin industrial DC power socket |
| Input Voltage Range | 9 – 30 VDC, reverse polarity protection, surge protection >31 VDC 10µs max |
| PoE (Passive) | Passive PoE over spare pairs via LAN1, 9–30 VDC, not compatible with IEEE802.3af/at/bt Mode B |
| Power Consumption | < 2 W idle, < 7 W max |
| Physical | |
| Casing Material | Aluminium housing, plastic panels |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 110 x 50 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 287 g |
| Mounting Options | DIN rail, wall mount, flat surface (additional kit required) |
| Operating Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 75 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP30 |
| Regulatory & Type Approvals | |
| Regulatory | CE, UKCA, ANRT, Kenya, CITC, ICASA, FCC, IC, PTCRB, Anatel, RCM, Giteki, IMDA, ECE R118, UL/CSA Safety, CB, RoHS, REACH, NCC, C1D2 |
| Operator | AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile |
| EMC Emissions & Immunity | EN 55032, EN 55035, EN IEC 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 301 489 series, EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11, EN 300 328, EN 301 511, EN 301 908 series, EN 303 413 |
| Safety Standards | CE, RCM, CB, UL/CSA Safety (Ordinary & Hazardous Locations), Class I Division 2 Groups A-D, Class I Zone 2 Group IIC, -40°C ≤ Ta ≤ 75°C, T4, IP30 |
FAQs
Q1: What is the Teltonika RUT956 and what is it used for?
A: The Teltonika RUT956 is an industrial cellular router designed to provide reliable 4G LTE broadband connectivity with failover and multifunction networking features. It’s used for remote internet access, IoT, M2M and automation systems where stable mobile connectivity and diverse interfaces are needed.
Q2: What wireless and cellular technologies does the RUT956 support?
A: The RUT956 supports 4G LTE (Cat 4) for high‑speed cellular connectivity, as well as backward compatibility with 3G and 2G networks. It features dual SIM cards with automatic switching for improved uptime and connection resilience.
Q3: What wired and serial interfaces are available on the RUT956?
A: The router includes 4× Ethernet ports (10/100 Mbps) for WAN and LAN connections, plus RS232 and RS485 serial ports for integrating legacy equipment and industrial devices. It also has digital, analog, and relay I/O to support monitoring and control applications.
Q4: Does the RUT956 include Wi‑Fi and positioning features?
A: Yes, it offers dual‑band Wi‑Fi (802.11b/g/n) that can function as an access point or client and supports enterprise‑grade security and management features. It also includes GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS) for accurate location and time services.
Q5: What advanced networking and management capabilities does the RUT956 offer?
A: The RUT956 runs on RutOS (OpenWrt‑based) with advanced routing protocols, firewall, VPN support, MQTT, SNMP, TR‑069, and cloud management via Teltonika’s Remote Management System (RMS). It’s designed for flexible network deployment and remote configuration.