Advantech ICR-2545 Entry-Level 4G Router

Advantech ICR-2545 Entry-Level 4G Router is designed for wireless communication in mobile networks and uses traditional cellular technologies. The primary purpose of this router is to support Category 4 (Cat. 4) services on LTE cellular networks, providing a peak downlink data rate of approximately 150Mbps and a peak uplink data rate of 50Mbps. There are two versions of the router: one equipped with WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (with support for AP, Client, and Multirole modes) and another version with GNSS functionality.

The router features four Ethernet ports. It connects three ports via an internal switch and isolates the fourth port from the others. The user can independently configure both the 3× ETH0 ports and the 1× ETH1 port as LAN or WAN interfaces. The router supports creating VPN tunnels using various protocols to ensure secure communication. It also provides diagnostic functions, including automatic monitoring of wireless and wired connections, automatic restart in the event of connection loss, and a hardware watchdog that monitors the router's status.

With an open Linux platform, the router offers extensive possibilities for custom software applications in Python and C/C++. Additionally, it supports Advantech's existing Router Apps library, which includes pre-developed apps that enhance specific router functionalities, such as industrial protocol conversions and support for IoT platforms (e.g., Azure, Cumulocity).

Features

LTE Cat. 4 with 3G/2G fallback
Two SIM slots for redundancy
Four Ethernet ports (10/100Mbps, 3+1 RJ45)
One digital in and one digital out I/O
Wide operating temperature range
Wall and DIN rail mounting options

Linux-based OS with software customization options
Carriers support - Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Anterix U.S. support – utility-focused private networks
Optional Wi-Fi 802.11 (ICR-2545W)
Optional GNSS receiver (ICR-2545G)

Applications

Remote asset monitoring
Smart city and utilities
Industrial automation

Machine-to-machine communication
Mobile or outdoor deployments

Specifications

System CPU is an ARM926EJ-S, 600MHz
Memory
- RAM - 128MB
- NOR Flash - 64MB (12MB for router apps, 2MB for customer data)
- HW watchdog
- Battery backup RTC
Interfaces
- Four Ethernet (3+1), RJ45, 10/100Mbps, 1.5kV
- I/O
  - One digital input (48V/0.5mA)
  - One digital output (open drain, 48V/100mA) (6-pin terminal block together with PWR)
- The reset button includes a reboot/factory reset
- LED indicators include system, signal strength, data activity, SIM1/SIM2 status, 2G/3G/4G technology, input, output, user, and ETH
Environmental
- Power supply is 9VDC to 48VDC (6-pin terminal block together with I/O)
- Consumption
  - ICR-2545G: Idle 2.4W/average 4.0W/maximum 6.5W
  - ICR-2545W: Idle 2.9W/average 4.5W/maximum 6.7W
- -40 to +75°C operating temperature
- -40 to +85°C storage temperature
- 5% to 95%, non-condensing humidity
- IP30 IP cover

Physical characteristics
- 130mm x 95mm x 25mm dimensions
- Metal case, with grounding screw enclosure
- Wall mount, with optional DIN rail mount
- 400g weight
Wi-Fi - ICR-2545W
- Antenna with one R-SMA connector
- Standards of IEEE802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2.4GHz/5GHz
- Security includes WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 802.1X
- Modes Access Point (up to 8 clients), Station, Multirole STA and AP
GNSS - ICR-2545G
- Antenna with one SMA connector, active (100mA)
- Systems of GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- NMEA 0183 protocols
- AC time-to-first-fix
  - Hot start: 1.1s
  - Warm start: 22.1s
  - Cold start: 29.9s