Industrial-Grade Routers | Factory Automation, Smart Agriculture | Networking Performance: 300 Mbps LAN▲ (IEEE 802.3af PoE) Connectivity: 4G/LTE▲ (Supports 20+ global bands) Security: WPA2-PSK▲ (FIPS 140-2 certified) | ▲ 300 Mbps doubles Base model throughput for real-time data Military-grade encryption for IoT device protection Wide voltage input (9-36V) for harsh environments | Higher upfront cost Requires professional installation Limited consumer-friendly UI |
Consumer Routers | Home, Small Office | Networking Performance: 100 Mbps LAN (IEEE 802.3af) Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11n) Security: WEP/WPA▲ (Basic AES encryption) | Affordable pricing Plug-and-play setup Compact design | Limited to 100 Mbps for streaming Vulnerable to cyberattacks No industrial certifications |
Enterprise Routers | Data Centers, Large Offices | Networking Performance: 1 Gbps LAN▲ (IEEE 802.3at PoE+) Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz)▲ QoS: 802.1p/q prioritization▲ | ▲ 1 Gbps for high-volume traffic Multi-protocol support (IPv4/IPv6) Redundant power supplies | Expensive licensing fees Requires IT expertise Bulky form factor |
Outdoor Routers | Remote Monitoring, Construction Sites | Durability: IP67 rating▲ (Dust/waterproof per IEC 60529) Connectivity: 4G/LTE▲ (Supports -40°C to 70°C operation) Power: Solar-compatible▲ | ▲ Survives extreme temperatures and rain Long-range signal (up to 5km) Solar integration for off-grid use | Higher power consumption Limited port flexibility Requires external antennas |
IoT Gateways | Smart Cities, Industrial IoT | Protocols: MQTT/CoAP▲ (Complies with OMA LwM2M) Connectivity: 2G-5G▲ (Backward-compatible) Encryption: AES-256▲ (NIST SP 800-38G) | ▲ Supports 1000+ IoT devices per gateway Low power (1W standby▲) Edge computing capabilities | Limited LAN throughput (50 Mbps▲) Requires gateway-specific software No built-in firewall |
Modems | Rural Connectivity, Basic Networks | Connectivity: 3G▲ (Supports 14.4 Mbps max) Durability: Plastic casing▲ (IEC 60068 shock-resistant) Power: 12V DC▲ | Affordable entry-level option Minimal maintenance required Compact size | ▲ 14.4 Mbps too slow for HD streaming No LAN ports No encryption protocols |