Industrial 5G router Advantech GM-ICR-4161W
The high-speed industrial ICR-4161W router is designed for the most demanding applications requiring gigabit data transmission and ultra-low latency. The GM-ICR-4161W delivers outstanding transfer speeds of up to 3.4 Gbps download and 550 Mbps upload. With support for modern 5G networks and a powerful hardware platform, it is an ideal solution for Edge Computing.
Typical use cases of the ICR-4161W
The device is designed for a wide range of industrial applications, from the energy sector, including oil, gas, and electricity distribution or electromobility infrastructure, to remote management of machines and equipment. It is also suitable for self-service terminals such as payment kiosks and vending machines. Thanks to its high data throughput, it is an excellent choice for CCTV camera systems and advanced monitoring applications.
Top-tier performance and gigabit connectivity
The 5G router is equipped with technologies designed for maximum data throughput and network flexibility:
- High-speed transmission: Support for the latest mobile standards to achieve gigabit speeds
- Advanced Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet interfaces for fast local network data transfer
- Wi-Fi 6 connectivity: Integrated dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11ax) ensures stable wireless connectivity for dozens of client devices simultaneously
- Serial interfaces and I/O: RS232 / RS485 ports and digital inputs/outputs enable direct integration of industrial machines and sensors
- GNSS system: Integrated GNSS support allows accurate location tracking of the router
- Bluetooth V5.2: Low-energy interface for reliable wireless device connectivity and easy configuration in the field.
Security and redundancy
For critical infrastructure, the Advantech ICR-4161W offers advanced protection mechanisms. Security and redundancy are ensured by Dual SIM functionality for operator failover, support for robust VPN tunnels including IPsec, OpenVPN, and WireGuard for secure site-to-site connectivity, and high cyber resilience through an integrated TPM 2.0 chip and advanced firewall features.
Open platform and intelligent management
The router runs on the Linux-based ICR-OS operating system, allowing users to install custom Python scripts or use ready-made applications from the Advantech Router Apps library. Entire router networks can be centrally managed, configured, and monitored using the WebAccess/DMP cloud platform.
Rugged design for demanding environments
The device is housed in a robust metal chassis with IP30 protection. It is designed for reliable operation in industrial environments at temperatures ranging from –40 °C to +75 °C.
Technical specifications:
- Mobile connectivity: 5G NR, sub-6 GHz
- Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 and dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- 2× SIM card slots for reliable connection backup
- Interfaces: 2× Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Serial interfaces: 1× RS-232, 1× RS-485
- 1× USB 3.0 host port
- High durability: industrial-grade metal design with a wide operating temperature range from –40 °C to +75 °C
- Dimensions: 43 × 130 × 90 mm
- Weight: 480 g
- Wall or DIN rail mounting
Package contents:
- Advantech ICR-4161W router
- 1× 2-pin PWR connector
- 1× 16-pin Serial/IO connector
- Mounting bracket
Technical information can be found in the attached datasheet.