The Teltonika RUT956 is the most advanced model in the RUT9 series, built for industrial automation, remote monitoring, and vehicle-based deployments. It takes everything the RUT951 offers and adds full serial communication (RS232 & RS485) plus integrated GNSS tracking, making it a true all-in-one industrial connectivity device.
Designed as the direct successor to the RUT955, the RUT956 upgrades the internal hardware to a MediaTek MIPS 24Kc 580 MHz CPU while removing legacy USB and MicroSD features to streamline stability and industrial performance. With LTE Cat 4 speeds up to 150 Mbps download, dual SIM failover, industrial I/O, and advanced routing logic, it’s engineered for environments where downtime simply isn’t acceptable.
Quick Highlights
• 4G LTE Cat 4 (150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL)
• Dual SIM with auto failover & weak signal switching
• RS232 (DB9) + RS485 (2-wire & 4-wire support)
• Integrated GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS)
• Modbus TCP & Modbus RTU Master/Slave
• Serial-to-IP Gateway functionality
• Triple WAN failover capability
• MediaTek MIPS 580 MHz CPU
• 128 MB DDR2 RAM / 16 MB SPI Flash
• Industrial temperature range (-40 °C to 75 °C)
• E-Mark (E24) certified for vehicle installations
• LTE only (No 5G support)
Cellular Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Mobile Module | 4G LTE Cat 4 (150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL), 3G, 2G |
| SIM Slots | 2 x SIM (Auto-failover, Data Limit, Weak Signal switching) |
| Status LEDs | 5 x Signal strength, 3 x Connection type, SIM status |
The dual SIM architecture allows intelligent switching scenarios, making it ideal for vehicle fleets and critical infrastructure where connection continuity is essential.
Serial Communication & GNSS (Key Differentiators)
This is where the RUT956 stands apart from the RUT951.
RS232:
• DB9 female connector
• Direct connection to PLCs, CNC machines, industrial controllers
RS485:
• 6-pin industrial terminal block
• Supports both 2-wire and 4-wire configurations
GNSS:
• Supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
• NMEA 0183 protocol support
• NTRIP support
• Geofencing capability
This enables precise fleet tracking, asset monitoring, and remote machine control from virtually anywhere.
Hardware Interfaces & I/O
| Interface | Details |
|---|
| Ethernet | 1 x WAN, 3 x LAN (10/100 Mbps) |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (AP & STA), up to 100 concurrent clients |
| USB | Not included (removed vs RUT955) |
| Digital I/O (Power Connector) | 1 x Digital Input, 1 x Digital Output |
| 10-Pin Terminal Block | 1 x Digital Input, 1 x Digital Output, 1 x Analog Input |
The additional analog input makes it suitable for sensor-based monitoring scenarios in industrial cabinets or vehicles.
System Architecture
• CPU: MediaTek MIPS 24Kc, 580 MHz
• RAM: 128 MB DDR2
• Flash: 16 MB SPI Flash
• OS: RutOS (OpenWrt-based Linux)
RutOS provides a stable industrial-grade platform with extensive configuration depth while maintaining performance consistency.
Software & Industrial Protocol Support
Industrial Protocols:
• Modbus TCP Master/Slave
• Modbus RTU Master/Slave
• MQTT Gateway
• SNMP
• DNP3
• DLMS
Serial Functions:
• Serial over IP
• Modbus Gateway
• Serial Modem
• NTRIP
VPN Support:
• OpenVPN
• IPsec
• WireGuard
• ZeroTier
• PPTP
• L2TP
• Stunnel
• DMVPN
Security:
• DDOS & port scan prevention
• Pre-configured firewall
• URL & Web filtering
Remote Management:
• Teltonika RMS (Cloud)
• SSH
• WebUI
• SMS Control
• JSON-RPC
Physical & Electrical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|
| Enclosure | Aluminum housing with plastic panels |
| Power Input | 9–30 VDC (4-pin industrial socket) |
| Power Consumption | < 2W Idle, < 7W Max |
| Antenna Ports | 2 x SMA (LTE), 2 x RP-SMA (Wi-Fi), 1 x SMA (GNSS) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 50 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 287 g |
| Protection | IP30 |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to 75 °C |
Critical 2025–2026 Product Facts
• Direct replacement for RUT955
• Updated MediaTek CPU architecture
• USB and MicroSD slot removed for industrial reliability
• E-Mark (E24) certified for legal vehicle installation
• Supports Triple WAN: Ethernet → Wi-Fi as WAN → LTE SIM1 → LTE SIM2
• Functions as a full Serial-to-IP Gateway for legacy equipment
Package Contents
• RUT956 Router
• 9W Power Adapter
• 2 x LTE Antennas (SMA Male)
• 2 x Wi-Fi Antennas (RP-SMA Male)
• 1 x GNSS Antenna (Adhesive, SMA Male, 3m cable)
• RS485 Terminal Block Connector
• I/O Terminal Block Connector
• Ethernet Cable (1.5m)
• SIM Adapter Kit
• Quick Start Guide
