In the dynamic world of IoT, connectivity and data integration play a vital role in driving innovation and unlocking new possibilities. Today, we're thrilled to introduce our solution: the Industrial 4G Router integrated with MQTT and RS485, serving as a powerful IoT Gateway. In this blog, we'll delve into the unparalleled advantages of this integration, and find out how it revolutionizing the way you connect and integrate your IoT devices.

Seamless Connectivity and Data Integration:
The integration of an Industrial 4G Router with MQTT and RS485 as an IoT Gateway offers a seamless connection between diverse devices and systems. This integration acts as a bridge, enabling smooth communication and data exchange between RS485-connected devices and MQTT-enabled devices in your IoT ecosystem. Welcome a unified and interconnected infrastructure.

Unlocking Efficiency with MQTT:
With MQTT integration, the Industrial 4G Router facilitates efficient and lightweight communication. MQTT's lightweight protocol ensures optimized data transfer, enabling rapid exchange of information and improving network performance. Real-time data streaming using MQTT's publish-subscribe model allows for reliable messaging, timely updates, and swift decision-making across your IoT devices.

Protocol Conversion and Interoperability:
One of the key advantages of this Industrial 4G Router as IoT Gateway is its ability to handle both RS485 and MQTT protocols. This empowers seamless protocol conversion and interoperability, enabling devices using different protocols to communicate effortlessly. Experience the synergy as RS485 devices and MQTT-enabled applications seamlessly exchange data, fostering a harmonious and interconnected IoT ecosystem.

Enhanced Security and Data Integrity:
Data security is paramount in the IoT landscape, and our Industrial 4G Router with MQTT and RS485 integration ensures your data remains protected. MQTT's built-in security features, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, safeguard your data during transmission. This ensures data integrity and protects against unauthorized access, providing peace of mind for your critical IoT applications.

Remote Monitoring and Control:
Thanks to MQTT integration, LINOVISION Industrial 4G Router enables remote monitoring and control of RS485-connected devices. Leveraging the power of MQTT, you can access, manage, and control industrial devices from anywhere, anytime. Realize the benefits of remote operation, reduced maintenance costs, and swift response to critical situations, all while maximizing operational efficiency.

Scalability and Adaptability:
As your IoT infrastructure grows, our Industrial 4G Router with MQTT and RS485 integration offers scalability and adaptability. Easily accommodate an increasing number of RS485 devices and seamlessly integrate new IoT technologies. This flexibility allows your IoT solution to evolve alongside your business needs, ensuring a future-proof and adaptable infrastructure.


The Industrial 4G Router integrated with MQTT and RS485 as an IoT Gateway unlocks a world of possibilities for your IoT projects. Seamlessly connect devices, optimize data exchange, and unleash the true power of your IoT ecosystem. Experience efficient communication, enhanced security, and real-time insights that drive informed decision-making. Are you ready to transform the way you connect and integrate your IoT devices? Visit our website or contact us today to learn more.

In today's industrial settings, seamless and reliable connectivity is vital for efficient operations and remote asset management. The advent of virtual SIM cards has enhanced the capabilities of Industrial 4G Routers, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost optimization. In this blog, we will explore how virtual SIM cards bring significant benefits to industrial settings, empowering Industrial 4G Routers to deliver robust and efficient connectivity.

Seamless Scalability:
The scalability of industrial operations can present significant challenges. Virtual SIM cards simplify the process of expanding connectivity in industrial settings. Adding new devices to the network becomes a seamless task, eliminating the need for physical SIM card swaps or configuration adjustments. The ability to remotely provision virtual SIM cards ensures rapid deployment and facilitates the growth of industrial infrastructure without disruption.

Network Redundancy and Reliability:
Industrial 4G Routers equipped with virtual SIM cards provide robust network redundancy and reliability. By leveraging multiple network operators simultaneously, these routers can ensure uninterrupted connectivity even if one network experiences an outage or poor performance. This redundancy is crucial for mission-critical applications in industries such as oil and gas, renewable energy, and manufacturing, where downtime can result in significant losses.

Remote Management and Control:
The remote management capabilities offered by virtual SIM cards are a game-changer for industrial settings. IT administrators can remotely provision, activate, deactivate, and update SIM card profiles without the need for physical access to the routers. This centralized management enables efficient monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting of Industrial 4G Routers, saving time and reducing operational costs.

Enhanced Security:
Security is of utmost importance in industrial environments. Virtual SIM cards enhance the security of Industrial 4G Routers by eliminating the risks associated with physical SIM cards, such as theft or tampering. Additionally, by leveraging virtual private network (VPN) technologies, the transmission of data between industrial assets and central management systems can be encrypted, ensuring secure communication.

LINOVISION Industrial 4G Routers with Virtual SIM Card are purpose-built devices designed to deliver reliable and secure connectivity in demanding industrial environments. It offers a number of features that make it a good choice for industrial applications, including:
- WLAN for hotspot or WAN
- Ethernet port
- Act as an IoT gateway (DTU) with RS232 & RS485 ports
- Working with most major cellular carriers
- Support physical SIM card (higher priority when SIM card is inserted)

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1. High-Speed Ethernet and Uplink Connectivity: The LINOVISION Industrial Managed PoE Switch provides 8 * 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE RJ-45 ports, ensuring high-speed Ethernet connectivity for your network devices. Additionally, it offers 21G/2.5GBASE-X SFP uplink ports, enabling seamless connectivity with fiber optic or high-speed network links. Enjoy reliable and fast data transmission across your network.

2. L2 Management for Enhanced Control: Take control of your network with the L2 management capabilities of this switch. Enjoy features such as VLAN for network segmentation, QoS (Quality of Service) for prioritizing critical data, PoE management for efficient power allocation, and PoE port control for granular control over PoE devices. Additionally, benefit from ONVIF camera discovery, simplifying the integration of IP cameras into your surveillance network.

3. Wide Voltage Input for Versatile Power Options: The LINOVISION Industrial Managed PoE Switch offers a wide voltage input range of DC12~57V, accommodating various power sources. Whether you're utilizing solar power systems, vehicles, or operating in AC power-less environments, this switch ensures uninterrupted power supply and flexibility in power options.

4. Seamless IoT Integration and Remote Control: With the integrated RS485 port, this switch allows easy integration of IoT sensors into your network infrastructure. Control and monitor IoT devices remotely, enhancing efficiency and expanding the possibilities for IoT applications in your industrial environment.

5. Q-PoE and P-PoE for Power Optimization: Experience Quick PoE (Q-PoE) technology, enabling efficient power management and quick deployment of PoE devices. Ensure uninterrupted power supply with Perpetual PoE (P-PoE), eliminating the need for manual power cycling. Enjoy enhanced reliability and reduced downtime in your network operations.

6. 90W BT PoE Output for High Power-demanding Devices: Power-demanding devices are no challenge for this switch. With IEEE802.3af/at PoE output, it delivers up to 90W of power, supporting high-power devices such as PTZ cameras and access points. Choose from power options of 240W @ 48V, 120W @ 24V, or 60W @ 12V to cater to your specific requirements.

7. Intelligent PoE Watchdog: Rest assured that your powered devices are always operational with the PoE Watchdog feature. This intelligent function automatically detects and reboots freezing powered devices, ensuring their continuous performance and reducing the need for manual intervention.

8. Industrial-Grade Design and Robustness: LINOVISION's Industrial Managed PoE Switch features a fanless design, ensuring silent and reliable operation. It is built with industrial-grade components, offering surge and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection. With an impressive operating range of -40℃ to +75℃ (-40 ℉ to +167 ℉), it can withstand extreme temperatures, making it suitable for challenging industrial environments.

9. Future-Proof Expansion Options: This switch goes beyond traditional networking capabilities. With a USB 3.0 port, it allows for easy integration of a GPS module. It also reserves EMMC and PCI-E interfaces, providing flexibility for future expansion, Docker mode, or virtual machine integration.

1. Powering IoT Devices: Many IoT devices, such as IP cameras, wireless access points, environmental sensors, or smart lighting, can be powered through Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. A Managed PoE Switch with an RS485 port can supply power to these PoE-enabled IoT devices, eliminating the need for separate power sources and simplifying installation.

2. Connectivity for IoT Devices: IoT projects often involve a diverse set of devices that need to communicate with each other and with the central management system. The Managed PoE Switch provides Ethernet connectivity to PoE-enabled IoT devices via its regular Ethernet ports and allows communication with RS485 devices through the RS485 port. This enables seamless integration of both Ethernet and RS485-based IoT devices within the network.

3. Integration with Legacy Systems: Many legacy systems in industrial automation or building management rely on RS485 communication. The RS485 port on a Managed PoE Switch allows for direct integration of these existing RS485-based systems into the IoT project. It enables IoT devices to interface and exchange data with legacy systems, leveraging their capabilities and extending their functionality.

4. Centralized Management and Monitoring: A Managed PoE Switch provides advanced management and monitoring features, allowing centralized control of the network and connected IoT devices. It enables remote configuration, monitoring of device status, traffic management, and troubleshooting. The management capabilities help ensure the smooth operation and efficient management of the IoT project.

5. Enhanced Security: IoT projects often deal with sensitive data and require robust security measures. Managed PoE switches offer advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), VLANs, and port security. These features help secure the network infrastructure, protect data, and prevent unauthorized access to IoT devices and systems.

6. Scalability and Flexibility: Managed PoE switches are designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing for easy expansion of the IoT project as new devices are added. The switch's management capabilities enable the creation of VLANs, Quality of Service (QoS) configurations, and link aggregation, ensuring optimal network performance and adaptability to changing project requirements.

1. Smart Building Automation: An IoT project focused on automating various building systems, such as lighting, HVAC, access control, and energy management. The Managed PoE Switch with RS485 connectivity can integrate legacy RS485-based controllers and sensors with Ethernet-based IoT devices, enabling centralized control and monitoring of the building systems.

2. Industrial IoT (IIoT) Applications: Implementing IoT in industrial settings, such as factories or manufacturing plants, to optimize processes, monitor equipment health, and improve productivity. The Managed PoE Switch can connect a wide range of IoT devices, including both Ethernet-based sensors and RS485-enabled industrial machinery, facilitating data collection, analysis, and predictive maintenance.

3. Smart City Infrastructure: Developing an IoT project that focuses on creating a connected infrastructure within a city. The Managed PoE Switch with RS485 support can enable the integration of various devices, such as smart streetlights, environmental sensors, traffic management systems, and RS485-based infrastructure components, providing centralized control and monitoring capabilities.

4. IoT-based Agriculture: Deploying IoT technologies to enhance agricultural practices, optimize irrigation, monitor soil conditions, and manage crop growth. The Managed PoE Switch can power and connect PoE-enabled devices like wireless sensors and IP cameras, while integrating RS485-based controllers for irrigation systems and other agricultural equipment.

5. Healthcare IoT: Implementing IoT solutions in healthcare environments to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and improve safety. The Managed PoE Switch with RS485 connectivity can integrate medical devices, such as patient monitoring systems and legacy RS485-based medical equipment, ensuring seamless communication and centralized management of the IoT infrastructure.

6. Transportation and Fleet Management: Developing an IoT project focused on optimizing transportation systems, tracking vehicles, and improving logistics. The Managed PoE Switch can power and connect PoE-enabled devices like GPS trackers and IP cameras, while integrating RS485-based systems for vehicle tracking, fleet management, and communication with on-board devices.

1. Wide Input Voltage Range: The LINOVISION PoE Switch supports a wide input voltage range of 12-48V. This flexibility allows it to be compatible with different power sources commonly found in RVs, such as batteries, solar panels, or other DC power systems. It enables seamless integration with various RV power setups and ensures efficient power utilization.

2. Voltage Boosting Capability: LINOVISION Industrial PoE Switch with voltage booster feature allows it to boost the input voltage to a consistent 48V output. This is particularly useful in RVs where the available input voltage may fluctuate or be lower than the required voltage for PoE devices. The voltage booster ensures a stable and reliable 48V output, regardless of the input voltage, providing consistent power delivery to connected PoE devices.

3. PoE 30W 48V Output compatible to IEEE802.3af/at standard: The LINOVISION PoE switch provides a PoE output of 30W at 48V compatible to IEEE802.3af/at standard. This power level is suitable for a wide range of PoE devices commonly used in RVs, including IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, or other IoT devices. The 30W output capacity ensures efficient power supply for these devices, supporting their optimal performance while reducing the need for additional power adapters or converters.

4. Simplified Power Management: By using LINOVISION Industiral PoE switch, you can simplify the power management in your RV. The switch consolidates power distribution for multiple PoE devices, eliminating the need for individual power adapters or multiple power sources. This reduces cable clutter, simplifies installation, and improves overall power efficiency within the RV.

5. Efficient Network Connectivity: The LINOVISION PoE switch enables efficient network connectivity in the RV. It provides power and data transmission over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for separate power and data connections.

6. Compact and RV-Friendly Design: The LINOVISION PoE switch is designed with RV applications in mind. It is typically compact in size, making it suitable for limited space environments commonly found in RVs. The rugged and durable construction ensures reliable performance in challenging RV conditions, including vibrations, temperature variations, and power fluctuations.