Tested with ThingSIM
Milesight routers and gateways, tested with ThingSIM.
Milesight makes compact UR industrial routers and UG LoRaWAN gateways that send their sensors' data over 4G. A ThingSIM gives each gateway its uplink on whichever UK network reaches the site.
Setting up a ThingSIM in the Milesight router and gateway web interface
The APN goes in Network → Interface → Cellular. Copy it from the SIM's page in the ThingSIM portal; there is no username or password.
- Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it in SIM1 before powering on, with all cellular antennas connected.
- Go to Network → Interface → Cellular (on UG gateways, Cellular Setting).
- Edit SIM1. In SIM-APN switch Auto APN off, enter the APN from the portal and set Authentication Type to None.
- In SIM Setting turn Roaming on. A ThingSIM always connects as a roaming SIM and will not register without it.
- Click Save, then Apply.
- On routers, enable the cellular interface under Network → Interface → Link Failover.
- Status → Cellular should show Connected.
Two SIMs for failover
Two-SIM routers use one SIM at a time. Priority is set in Network → Interface → Link Failover, and each SIM can switch on data limit, dial failure or ping failure. UG gateways take one SIM.
Checking it works
Status → Cellular shows the current SIM, network, signal quality and monthly data usage.
More help
APN settings, signal but no data and setting up a 4G router.
Milesight models that work with ThingSIM
Every model below is compatible and tested with ThingSIM. Older models no longer sold are marked; plenty are still in service and work the same way.
LoRaWAN gateways
Tested with ThingSIM
Tested with ThingSIM
UG67
4G LTE · 1 × Mini SIM Outdoor IP67 LoRaWAN gateway for campus/city deployments.
Tested with ThingSIM
UG56
4G LTE · 1 × Mini SIM Industrial 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway.
Tested with ThingSIM
SG50
4G LTE Cat 1/2G · 1 × nano Nano SIM Solar-powered LoRaWAN gateway for off-grid sites (agriculture, utilities).
Tested with ThingSIM
UG63 v2
4G LTE Cat 1/2G · 1 × micro Micro SIM Mini LoRaWAN gateway for small buildings.IoT gateways
UC300
4G LTE Cat 1/3G/2G · 1 × micro Micro SIM IoT controller (DI/DO/AI, RS485) reporting over 4G or LoRaWAN.EG71
4G LTE Cat 1/2G · 1 × nano Nano SIM Smart-building gateway (LoRaWAN, BACnet, Modbus RS485).Industrial routers
Tested with ThingSIM
UR32
4G LTE Cat 4/3G/2G · 2 × Mini SIM Industrial router with dual-SIM failover for kiosks, CCTV, retail.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR35
4G LTE Cat 4/3G/2G · 2 × Mini SIM Mission-critical industrial router, PoE PSE, dual-SIM failover.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR75
5G SA/NSA + 4G · 2 × Mini SIM Rugged 5G router for transport, video and edge sites.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR41
4G LTE Cat 4/3G/2G · 1 × nano Nano SIM Compact DIN/embedded router for kiosks, meters and OEM IoT.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR32L
4G LTE Cat 4/3G/2G · 1 × Mini SIM Cost-effective single-SIM industrial router.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR32S
4G LTE Cat 4/3G/2G · 1 × Mini SIM Cost-effective single-SIM industrial router.
Tested with ThingSIM
UR41L
4G LTE Cat 1/2G · 1 × nano Nano SIM Low-cost Cat 1 mini router for low-bandwidth telemetry.Cellular adapters
Tested with ThingSIM
UF31
5G + 4G · 1 × micro Micro SIM 5G dongle/modem with GbE port for adding 5G to existing kit.Outdoor units
Tested with ThingSIM
UF51
5G + 4G · 1 × micro Micro SIM Indoor/outdoor 5G CPE for fixed wireless access.Questions people ask
How much data does a Milesight LoRaWAN gateway use?
Sensor traffic is small; most gateways fit in 250 MB a month, £1.20 on UK 4-network. Check usage in the portal after the first month.
Does a ThingSIM work in a Milesight UR32?
Yes. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal in the cellular settings and the router connects.
A good place to start
UK 4-network, 250 MB a month
Roams across all four UK networks and uses whichever is strongest where the device is.
Compare every plan250 MB
UK 4-network
£1.20a month per active SIM, ex VAT
Order 250 MB