Industrial Durability | Harsh environments (e.g., factories) | Industry Standard: IP54 (dust/water resistance) ▲ Base: IP65 (jet spray-proof) ▲ Advanced: IP67 (submersion-resistant) (MIL-STD-810G) | Survives extreme temps (-30°C to 70°C), withstands dust/water ingress | Heavier build; Advanced version requires rugged mounting hardware |
Cellular Connectivity | Remote monitoring, mobile deployments | Industry: 3G/HSPA+ ▲ Base: 4G LTE (Cat4, 150Mbps) ▲ Advanced: 4G LTE (Cat6, 300Mbps) (3GPP Release 13) | Faster upload/download speeds; reliable in low-coverage areas | Requires 4G SIM cards; Advanced version consumes more power |
Security Features | Data-sensitive industries (e.g., healthcare) | Industry: Basic WPA2 ▲ Base: WPA2-PSK + Firewall ▲ Advanced: AES-256 encryption + Intrusion Detection (FIPS 140-2 certified) | Blocks unauthorized access; encrypts data in transit | Advanced security may complicate setup for non-technical users |
Data Rate | High-throughput applications (e.g., IoT) | Industry: 100Mbps LAN ▲ Base: 150Mbps (IEEE 802.3) ▲ Advanced: 300Mbps (IEEE 802.3) | Supports real-time data streaming for industrial sensors | Higher speeds may strain legacy network infrastructure |
Protocol Support | Industrial automation (e.g., SCADA) | Industry: Basic TCP/IP ▲ Base: Modbus TCP/RTU + OpenVPN ▲ Advanced: MQTT + SNMP v3 (RFC 3411) | Enables seamless integration with PLCs and IoT devices | Advanced protocols require compatible software/hardware |
Customization | Enterprise IT management | Industry: Limited firmware updates ▲ Base: QoS prioritization ▲ Advanced: Custom firmware + API integration (RESTful) | Prioritize critical traffic; automate configurations via APIs | Advanced customization demands advanced technical expertise |