Product Overview; Product Introduction - Advantech ICR-4461 Hardware Manual

1. Product Overview

1.1 Product Introduction

The ICR-4461 is positioned as a 5G NR (New Radio) / LTE (DL Cat 19 / UL Cat 18) router and a powerful
edge computing gateway, tailored for the international market, including the NAM region.
Thanks to its ultra high-speed data transfer capabilities, offering up to 3.4 Gbps for downloads and
900 Mbps for uploads, this router is an ideal solution for demanding IoT applications, including industrial
routers and gateways, digital signage, industrial computers, and tablets, among others.
For optimal performance on the cellular network, the router utilizes 4x4 MIMO technology. Two anten-
nas for GNSS can be connected to the router using shared SMA connectors with the cellular antennas.
Models equipped with WiFi offer WiFi functionality, utilizing 2x2 MIMO antennas for enhanced wireless
performance.
Housed within a robust metal enclosure, the router features two SIM card slots for cellular connection
redundancy. It is also outfitted with five 1Gb Ethernet ports and an SFP cage, plus interfaces for RS232,
RS485, and CAN bus. Furthermore, it provides two digital inputs and two digital outputs for compre-
hensive connectivity and control options. A microSD card slot is included to enhance storage options.
The router features a Low Power Mode and a hardware watchdog for automated status monitoring
and system restarts, supplemented by additional diagnostic functionalities to bolster overall reliability.
Router configuration is accessible through a secure web interface, offering detailed insights into the
entire configuration, statuses, signal strength, and logs.
Basic features include two-factor authentication, IPv6 Dual Stack, DHCP, NAT, NAT-T, DynDNS,
DNS proxy, VLAN, QoS, NTP, VRRP, SMS control, port forwarding, and connection backup, among
others. The router supports various VPN protocols, including IPSec, OpenVPN, GRE, L2TP, and PPTP,
ensuring secure communication.
The router allows for the insertion of Linux scripts for automated tasks. It supports the definition of up
to four distinct profiles, switchable via the web interface, SMS, or digital input.
Router Apps enhance router functionality through custom software programs. For Advantech routers,
a diverse array of Router Apps is offered, encompassing categories such as connectivity, routing, services,
among others, freely accessible on the Advantech
router web interface, you can use an Advantech public server for the Router App or router firmware
installation/update.
Compatibility with Advantech's remote device management platforms,
cess/VPN, offers extensive device management and monitoring, ensuring that devices remain up-to-date
and secure.
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Router Apps webpage. Additionally, directly from the
WebAccess/DMP and WebAc-
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