Tested with ThingSIM
Robustel routers and gateways, tested with ThingSIM.
Robustel's R-series routers and EG gateways run RobustOS and are managed from RCMS. Most are dual-SIM, and a ThingSIM connects once its APN is set on the SIM profile.
Setting up a ThingSIM in RobustOS and RCMS
The APN goes in Interface → Link Manager → WWAN1 (RobustOS); Interface → Cellular → SIM1 (RobustOS Pro). 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 slot 1 (SIM1) with the router powered off.
- On RobustOS, go to Interface → Link Manager, set the primary link to WWAN1 and edit it. On RobustOS Pro (EG gateways), go to Interface → Cellular and edit SIM1.
- Turn Automatic APN Selection off, enter the APN from the portal and leave the username and password blank.
- On RobustOS Pro, leave While Roaming switching off, which is the default. A ThingSIM always connects as a roaming SIM.
- Click Submit, then Save & Apply.
- Interface → Cellular → Status shows SIM detection and signal. The dashboard shows the internet address once connected.
Two SIMs for failover
RobustOS sets the primary and backup links in Interface → Link Manager (WWAN1 is slot 1, WWAN2 slot 2). RobustOS Pro has Primary SIM, Auto Switching and Auto Revert under Interface → Cellular.
Checking it works
Interface → Cellular → Status and the dashboard on the router. RCMS shows status across a fleet, and RobustOS Pro keeps per-SIM traffic statistics.
More help
APN settings, signal but no data and setting up a 4G router.
Robustel 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.
R15
Tested with ThingSIM
Tested with ThingSIM
R1510
4G LTE Cat 4 · 1 × Mini SIM Compact router for space-constrained IoT.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1511
4G LTE · 1 × Mini SIM Compact router with RS232/RS485 for PLCs/meters.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1511p
4G LTE · 1 × Mini SIM Embedded OEM router board for machines/panels.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1510e
4G LTE · eSIM (+ SIM) R1510 with embedded eSIM/eUICC.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1511e
4G LTE · eSIM (+ SIM) R1511 with eSIM.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1520 Global
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM Globally certified dual-SIM router.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1520e Global
4G LTE · SIM + MFF2 eSIM Global router with eSIM and zero-touch RCMS.R20
Tested with ThingSIM
R2011
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM 5-port dual-SIM router for branch/kiosk.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2010
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM Dual-SIM router with serial/I-O for PLC, ATM, monitoring.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2010e
4G LTE · eSIM + 1x 2FF SIM R2010 with eSIM.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2011e
4G LTE · eSIM + 1x SIM R2011 with eSIM.R21
Tested with ThingSIM
R2110
4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Mini SIM Gigabit dual-SIM router with GNSS.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2120
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM 4x PoE router for cameras and access control.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2110 5G RedCap
5G RedCap · 2 SIM slots RedCap router for fleet, site, surveillance.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2110e
4G LTE Cat 4 · SIM + MFF2 eSIM R2110 with eSIM.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2120-5G
5G NR SA/NSA · 2 SIM slots 5G PoE-PSE router for multi-camera sites.
Tested with ThingSIM
R2120 5G RedCap
5G RedCap · 2 SIM slots RedCap PoE-PSE router.R50
Tested with ThingSIM
R5020
5G NR · 2 × Mini SIM Dual-SIM 5G router for vehicles and branches.
Tested with ThingSIM
R5010
5G NR · 2 SIM slots 5G router/modem with 2.5 GbE for firewalls and SD-WAN.
Tested with ThingSIM
R5020-Lite
5G NR · 2 × Mini SIM Compact 5G router with serial.
Tested with ThingSIM
R5030
5G NR · 2 × Mini SIM 5x LAN 5G router for vehicles, venues, edge cabinets.
Tested with ThingSIM
R5020e
5G NR · Mini SIM + MFF2 eSIM 5G router with eSIM.
Tested with ThingSIM
R5020Le
5G NR · eSIM (+ SIM) 5G router with embedded eSIM.R3000
Tested with ThingSIM
R3000
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM Dual-serial router for remote plants and infrastructure.
Tested with ThingSIM
R3000-Lite
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM DB9 serial router for metering/utilities.
Tested with ThingSIM
R3000-Quad
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM Router for utility, pipeline and roadside sites.
Tested with ThingSIM
R3000-Lite 5G RedCap
5G RedCap · 2 SIM slots RedCap serial router for SCADA/metering.EG
Tested with ThingSIM
EG5100
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM Debian edge gateway with Docker.
Tested with ThingSIM
EG5200
5G / 4G · 2 × Mini SIM Cabinet edge-compute gateway.
Tested with ThingSIM
EG5120
5G / 4G · 2 × Mini SIM NPU edge gateway for vision/analytics.
Tested with ThingSIM
EG5101
4G LTE Cat 1 · 2 SIM slots Low-cost Cat 1 edge gateway for metering.
Tested with ThingSIM
EG5101p
4G LTE Cat 1 · 2 SIM slots Embedded Cat 1 gateway for chargers/kiosks.
Tested with ThingSIM
EG3120e
4G LTE Cat 4 · eSIM (+ SIM) OT edge gateway with eSIM.LoRaWAN
Tested with ThingSIM
R1520LG
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM LoRaWAN gateway with integrated LNS, 4G backhaul.
Tested with ThingSIM
R1320LGe
4G LTE Cat 4 · SIM + eSIM LoRaWAN packet forwarder with PoE-PD and eSIM.
Tested with ThingSIM
LG3120e
4G LTE · SIM + eSIM LoRaWAN/Modbus/BACnet edge gateway with LNS.
Tested with ThingSIM
LG5120
4G LTE · 2 SIM slots KNX/BACnet/M-Bus/LoRaWAN building gateway.EV
Tested with ThingSIM
EV8100
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM 4G VoIP gateway replacing PSTN/POTS lines.M (modems)
Tested with ThingSIM
M1200
4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Mini SIM Industrial modem/smart gateway (serial/USB).
Tested with ThingSIM
M1000-MP
4G LTE Cat 1 · 1 × Mini SIM Industrial AT-command modem (RS232/USB).MG (maritime)
Tested with ThingSIM
MG360
4G LTE · 2 × Mini SIM IEC 60945 maritime gateway.
Tested with ThingSIM
MG460 Gateway
5G / 4G · 2 × Mini SIM IEC 61162-460 ship-to-shore cyber gateway.Older models
R2000
4G LTE Legacy Robustel unit still in the field.Questions people ask
Does a ThingSIM work in a Robustel R1510?
Yes. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal in RobustOS and the router connects on the strongest UK network.
Can a Robustel switch to a second SIM if one loses data?
Yes, the dual-SIM models fail over between SIMs. With a UK 4-network ThingSIM in the main slot, one SIM already covers all four networks.
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.
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UK 4-network
£1.20a month per active SIM, ex VAT
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