The Teltonika RUT956 4G router is a dual-sim multi-network router offering 4G mobile communication for high-speed and data-heavy applications. It features connectivity via 4G, 3G, and 2G, with auto failover, backup WAN, and multiple interfaces such as Ethernet, Serial (RS232, RS485) and more.
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Features
RUT956 Industrial Cellular Router
RUT956 is an industrial router that combines cellular, Wi-Fi, and wired connectivity options with automatic WAN failover and GNSS capabilities. Serial communication interfaces enable integrating more varied devices into the solution ecosystem, while I/O and advanced RutOS software facilitate equipment control, automation, and event notifications.
Connectivity - 4G LTE (Cat 4), 3G, 2G
Dual Sim - With auto failover, backup WAN and other switching scenarios
Multiple Interfaces - Ethernet, Serial (RS232, RS485) and multiple Inputs/Outputs
GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite System for location services and time synchronization
Specifications
General Data
Model Number
RUT956
Package Contains
Router RUT956
Mobile
Mobile Module
4G (LTE) – Cat 4 up to 150 Mbps, 3G – Up to 42 Mbps, 2G – Up to 236.8 kbps
SIM Switch
2 SIM cards, auto-switch cases: weak signal, data limit, SMS limit, roaming, no network, network denied, data connection fail, SIM idle protection
Status
Signal strength (RSSI), SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, EC / IO, RSCP, Bytes sent / received, connected band, IMSI, ICCID
SMS
SMS status, SMS configuration, send / read SMS via HTTP POST / GET, 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
Black / White List
Operator black / white list
Multiple PDN
Possibility to use different PDNs for multiple network access and services
Band Management
Band lock, Used band status display
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
IEEE 802.11b / g / n, Access Point (AP), Station (STA)
WiFi Security
WPA2-Enterprise - PEAP, WPA2-PSK, WEP, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK; AES-CCMP, TKIP, Auto Cipher modes, client separation
SSID / ESSID
SSID stealth mode and access control based on MAC address
WiFi Users
Up to 100 simultaneous connections
Wireless Hotspot
Captive portal (Hotspot), internal/external Radius server, SMS authorization, internal/external landing page, walled garden, user scripts, URL parameters, user groups, individual user or group limitations, user management, 9 default customizable themes
Wireless Connectivity Features
Fast roaming (802.11r), Relayd
Ethernet
WAN
1 x WAN port 10 / 100 Mbps, compliance IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u 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, NHRP)
Network Protocols
TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, NTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SMTP, SSL v3, TLS, ARP, VRRP, PPP, PPPoE, UPNP, SSH, DHCP, Telnet, SMPP, SMNP, MQTT, Wake On LAN (WOL)
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
Port forward, traffic rules, custom rules
DHCP
Static and dynamic IP allocation, DHCP Relay, Relayd
QoS / Smart Queue Management (SQM)
Traffic priority queuing by source / destination, service, protocol or port, WMM, 802.11e
DDNS
Supported >25 service providers, others can be configured manually
Network Backup
WiFi WAN, Mobile, VRRP, Wired options, each of which can be used as an automatic Failover
Load Balancing
Balance Internet traffic over multiple WAN connections
Hotspot
Internal / external Radius server, captive portal, built in customizable landing page
SSHFS
Possibility to mount remote file system via SSH protocol
Security
Authentication
Pre-shared key, digital certificates, X.509 certificates, TACACS+, Radius, IP & Login attempts block
Firewall
Pre-configured firewall rules can be enabled via WebUI, unlimited firewall configuration via CLI; DMZ; NAT; NAT-T
Attack Prevention
DDOS prevention (SYN flood protection, SSH attack prevention, HTTP/HTTPS attack prevention), port scan prevention (SYN-FIN, SYN-RST, X-mas, NULL flags, FIN scan attacks)
VLAN
Port and tag based VLAN separation
Mobile Quota Control
Custom data limits for SIM card
WEB Filter
Blacklist for blocking out unwanted websites, Whitelist for specifying allowed sites only
Access Control
Flexible access control of TCP, UDP, ICMP packets, MAC address filter
VPN
OpenVPN
Multiple clients and a server can run simultaneously, 27 encryption methods
OpenVPN Encryption
DES-CBC 64, RC2-CBC 128, DES-EDE-CBC 128, DES-EDE3-CBC 192, DESX-CBC 192, BF-CBC 128, RC2-40-CBC 40, CAST5-CBC 128, RC2-64-CBC 64, AES-128-CBC 128, AES-128-CFB 128, AES-128-CFB1 128, AES-128-CFB8 128, AES-128-OFB 128, AES-128-GCM 128, AES-192-CFB 192, AES-192-CFB1 192, AES-192-CFB8 192, AES-192-OFB 192, AES-192-CBC 192, AES-192-GCM 192, AES-256-GCM 256, AES-256-CFB 256, AES-256-CFB1 256, AES-256-CFB8 256, AES-256-OFB 256, AES-256-CBC 256
IPsec
IKEv1, IKEv2, with 14 encryption methods for IPsec (3DES, DES, AES128, AES192, AES256, AES128GCM8, AES192GCM8, AES256GCM8, AES128GCM12, AES192GCM12, AES256GCM12, AES128GCM16, AES192GCM16, AES256GCM16)
GRE
GRE tunnel, GRE tunnel over IPsec support
PPTP, L2TP
Client / Server instances can run simultaneously, L2TPv3, L2TP over IPsec support
Stunnel
Proxy designed to add TLS encryption functionality to existing clients and servers without any changes in the program’s code
DMVPN
Method of building scalable IPsec VPNs
SSTP
SSTP client instance support
ZeroTier
ZeroTier VPN client support
WireGuard
WireGuard VPN client and server support
Tinc
Tinc offers encryption, authentication and compression in it's tunnels. Client and server support
Modbus TCP Slave
ID Range
Respond to one ID in range [1;255] or any
Allow Remote Access
Allow access through WAN
Custom Registers
MODBUS TCP custom register block requests, which read / write to a file inside the router, and can be used to extend MODBUS TCP Slave functionality
Modbus TCP Master
Supported Functions
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 15, 16
Supported Data Formats
8 bit: INT, UINT; 16 bit: INT, UINT (MSB or LSB first); 32 bit: float, INT, UINT (ABCD (big-endian), DCBA (little-endian), CDAB, BADC)
Modbus RTU Master (RS232)
Supported Baud Rates
From 300 to 115200
Supported Functions
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 15, 16
Supported Data Formats
8-bit: INT, UINT; 16-bit: INT, UINT (MSB or LSB first); 32-bit: float, INT, UINT (ABCD (big-endian), DCBA (little-endian), CDAB, BADC), HEX, ASCII
Number of Data Bits
From 5 to 8
Number of Stop Bits
1 or 2
Parity
None, Even, Odd
Flow
None, RTS / CTS, Xon / Xoff
Duplex
Full duplex
Modbus RTU Master (RS485)
Supported Baud Rates
From 300 to 300000
Supported Functions
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 15, 16
Supported Data Formats
8-bit: INT, UINT; 16-bit: INT, UINT (MSB or LSB first); 32-bit: float, INT, UINT (ABCD (big-endian), DCBA (little-endian), CDAB, BADC), HEX, ASCII
Number of Data Bits
8
Number of Stop Bits
1
Parity
None, Even, Odd
Flow
None, Xon / Xoff
Duplex
Half duplex
Modbus Data to Server
Protocol
HTTP(S), MQTT, Azure MQTT
MQTT Gateway
MQTT Gateway
Allows sending commands and receiving data from MODBUS Master through MQTT broker
DNP3
Supported Modes
TCP Master, DNP3 Outstation, RTU Master
Monitoring & Management
WEB UI
HTTP / HTTPS, status, configuration, FW update, CLI, troubleshoot, event log, system log, kernel log
FOTA
Firmware update from server, automatic notification
SSH
SSH (v1, v2)
SMS
SMS status, SMS configuration, send / read SMS via HTTP POST / GET
Call
Reboot, Status, Mobile data on / off, Output on / off, answer / hang-up with a timer, WiFi on / off
TR-069
OpenACS, EasyCwmp, ACSLite, tGem, LibreACS, GenieACS, FreeACS, LibCWMP, Friendly tech, AVSystem
MQTT
MQTT Broker, MQTT publisher
SNMP
SNMP (v1, v2, v3), SNMP Trap
JSON-RPC
Management API over HTTP / HTTPS
Modbus
MODBUS TCP status / control
RMS
Teltonika Remote Management System (RMS)
IoT Platforms
Cloud of Things
Allows monitoring of: Device data, Mobile data, Network info, Availability
ThingWorx
Allows monitoring of: WAN Type, WAN IP, Mobile Operator Name, Mobile Signal Strength, Mobile Network Type
Cumulocity
Allows monitoring of: Device Model, Revision and Serial Number, WAN Type and IP, Mobile Cell ID, ICCID, IMEI, Connection Type, Operator, Signal Strength
Azure IoT Hub
Can send device IP, Number of bytes send / received, Temperature, PIN count to Azure IoT Hub server, Mobile connection state, Network link state, IMEI, ICCID, Model, Manufacturer, Serial, Revision, IMSI, SIM State, PIN state, GSM signal, WCDMA RSCP, WCDMA EC / IO, LTE RSRP, LTE SINR, LTE RSRQ, CELL ID, Operator, Operator number, Connection type
System Characteristics
CPU
Mediatek MIPS 24Kc 580 MHz
RAM
128 MB, DDR2
Flash Storage
16 MB, SPI Flash
Firmware / Configuration
WEB UI
Update FW from file, check FW on server, configuration profiles, configuration backup
FOTA
Update FW
RMS
Update FW / configuration for multiple devices at once
Keep Settings
Update FW without losing current configuration
Firmware Customization
Operating System
RutOS (OpenWrt based Linux OS)
Supported Languages
Busybox shell, Lua, C, C++
Development Tools
SDK package with build environment provided
Location Tracking
GNSS
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
Coordinates
GNSS coordinates via WebUI, SMS, TAVL, RMS
NMEA
NMEA 0183
NTRIP
NTRIP protocol (Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol)
Server software
Supported server software TAVL, RMS
Geofencing
Configurable multiple geofence zones
Serial
RS232
DB9 connector, full RS232 (with RTS, CTS)
RS485
RS485 Full Duplex (4 wires) and Half Duplex (2 wires). 300-115200 baud rate
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
Possibility to connect external HDD, flash drive, additional modem, printer
Storage formats
FAT, FAT32, exFAT, NTFS (read-only), ext2, ext3, ext4
Input / Output
Input
1 x digital dry input (0 - 3 V), 1 x digital galvanically isolated input (0 - 30 V), 1 x analogue input (0 - 24 V), 1 x Digital non-isolated input (on 4-pin power connector, 0 - 5 V detected as logic low, 8 - 30 V detected as logic high)
Output
1 x digital open collector output (30 V, 250 mA), 1 x SPST relay output (40 V, 4 A), 1 x Digital open collector output (30 V, 300 mA, on 4-pin power connector)
Events
Email, RMS, SMS
I/O juggler
Allows to set certain I/O conditions to initiate event
Power
Connector
4-pin industrial DC power socket
Input Voltage Range
9 – 30 VDC, reverse polarity protection; surge protection >31 VDC 10us max
PoE (Passive)
Passive PoE over spare pairs. Possibility to power up through LAN port, not compatible with IEEE802.3af, 802.3at and 802.3bt standards, Mode B, LAN1 Port, 9 - 30 VDC
Power Consumption
< 2 W idle, < 7 W Max
Physical Interfaces
Ethernet
4 x RJ45 ports, 10 / 100 Mbps
I/O’s
2 x Inputs and 2 x Outputs on 10-pin industrial socket, 1 x Digital input and 1 x Digital output on 4-pin power connector (available from HW revision 1600)
Status LEDs
1 x bi-colour connection status LED, 5 x connection strength LEDs, 4 x LAN status LEDs, 1 x Power LED
SIM
2 x SIM slots (Mini SIM - 2FF), 1.8 V/3 V, external SIM holders, eSIM (Optional)
Power
1 x 4-pin power connector
Input/Output
1x 10 pin industrial socket for inputs/outputs
Antennas
2 x SMA for LTE, 2 x RP-SMA for WiFi, 1 x SMA for GNSS
USB
1 x USB A port for external devices
RS232
1 x DB9 socket
RS485
1 x 6-pin industrial socket
Reset
Reboot / User default reset / Factory reset button
Physical Specification
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 (can be mounted on two sides), flat surface placement
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/RED, UKCA, CB
EMI Immunity
Standards
EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, Draft EN 301 489-19 V2.2.0, Final draft EN 301 489-52 V1.2.0, EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
ESD
EN 61000-4-2:2009
RS
EN 61000-4-3:2020
EFT
EN 61000-4-4:2012
Surge Immunity (AC Power Line)
EN 61000-4-5:2014+A1:2017
CS
EN 61000-4-6:2009
DIP
EN IEC 61000-4-11:2020
Performance
Standards
EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 908-1 V13.1.1, EN 301 908-2 V13.1.1, EN 301 908-13 V13.1.1, EN 303 413 V1.1.1
Safety
Standards
EN IEC 62311:2020
Backed by a 2-year Teltonika warranty.
