The Robustel EG5101 is an industrial edge computing gateway delivering LTE Cat 1 cellular backhaul and ARMv7-based processing. Powered by an NXP i.MX 6ULL processor (792MHz), it combines cellular routing and embedded computing in a single platform. The Debian 11 (bullseye) based operating system supports Raspberry Pi-compatible applications, while Docker enables containerized deployment for resource-efficient edge workloads.
Integrated with RobustOS Pro ? Robustel?s hardened OS ? the EG5101 provides enterprise-grade security (VPN/IPsec, smart roaming) and SMS-based remote management. Designed for cost-sensitive IoT deployments, it serves as a converged cellular router and embedded edge compute node for smart metering, asset tracking, and distributed monit in harsh industrial environments.
KEY FEATURES
Industrial-grade LTE Cat 1 connectivity
8 GB eMMC Flash storage and ARM compute engine for edge applications
Docker containerization with 50,000+ Debian-compatible packages
1 x RS-232 + 1 x RS-485 interfaces for PLC/legacy device integration
Dual-SIM redundancy for redundant communications
Wide operating temperature range for industrial applications
Multi-language SDK support (C/C++/Java/Python/Node.js) and open toolchain
Enterprise VPN suite (IPsec/OpenVPN/GRE/L2TP/PPTP/DMVPN) and firewall policies
RCMS platform (Robustel Cloud Management System) for large-scale device management
