4G / 5G WWAN Ethernet routers

Reliable cellular router specifications include:

  • External antenna (system + router is inside rugged weatherproof metal enclosure)

  • Wired (Ethernet) connection to equipment versus WiFi only for robustness

  • WiFi if desired vs. wired network only

  • USB only network connection. Some cheap routers have only USB (no Ethernet) connection to a consumer modem. Don’t allow one computer going down to take down connectivity to the whole site.

  • Setup via web or SSH

  • consider if higher-end models with 5G or CBRS mobile network support are needed.

  • Transfer Rate: 50 Mbps Up, 100 Mbps Down

  • WWAN antenna: 2 or more with connectors for coax cable

  • Ethernet: 100 / 1000 Mbps

  • Antenna: perhaps a broadband log periodic to give continuous frequency coverage to the numerous LTE bands.