Industrial gateway Advantech ICR-1642W for M2M and IoT applications with Wi-Fi
The Advantech ICR-1642W industrial gateway is designed for highly reliable wireless communication in demanding environments. It enables easy and secure connectivity of IP devices as well as legacy serial interfaces to cellular networks. With support for LTE Cat.4 technology, the gateway achieves throughput of up to 150/50 Mbps, ensuring sufficient performance for smooth data transmission and remote management.
Typical use cases and applications
Thanks to its robustness and wide range of interfaces, this model is an ideal choice for remote supervision and monitoring, transportation systems, self-service terminals, and industrial automation.
Wide range of interfaces, dual SIM and Wi-Fi 5
- High-speed connectivity: The device is equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and modern Wi-Fi 5 technology for fast wired and wireless connectivity.
- Redundancy and reliability: Dual SIM card slots provide backup mobile connectivity and minimize the risk of outages.
- Digital inputs and outputs: 1× DI and 1× DO interfaces enable efficient monitoring and control of connected peripherals.
- Legacy technology support: Thanks to RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports, older industrial devices can be directly integrated into modern networks.
Advanced security and automatic diagnostics
A high level of security is ensured through support for encrypted VPN tunnels. Operational continuity is supported by automatic diagnostics that monitor network status in real time. If communication is interrupted, the system automatically restarts to restore data transmission. System stability is continuously supervised by a hardware watchdog.
ICR-OS operating system and expandability
The router runs on the Linux-based ICR-OS operating system. This open platform allows developers to create custom software applications in C/C++. Standard firmware functionality can be easily extended using the freely available RouterApps library, which includes pre-developed applications designed to enhance specific router functions in industrial environments.
Robust hardware and easy installation
The device is housed in a durable metal enclosure with IP30 protection and is designed to operate in extreme temperature conditions ranging from –40 °C to +75 °C. Thanks to its compact dimensions and integrated mounting brackets for DIN rail or wall installation, it easily fits even into small control cabinet spaces.
Key features:
- LTE Cat.4 support for the EMEA region
- Compact and robust design
- LTE Cat.4 with 3G/2G fallback connectivity
- 2× SIM card slots for reliable connection backup
- Interfaces: 2× Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
- Technology: Wi-Fi 5
- Security: support for VPN tunnels, firewall, and advanced network diagnostics
- Remote management: full compatibility with WebAccess/DMP for mass configuration and monitoring
- High durability: industrial-grade metal design with a wide operating temperature range
- Dimensions: 94 × 90 × 39 mm
- Weight: 331 g
- Wall or DIN rail mounting
Package contents:
- Advantech ICR-1642W router
- 2× LTE antennas
- 1× Wi-Fi antenna
- 1× 2-pin connector
- 1× 10-pin connector
- Mounting bracket
Technical information can be found in the attached datasheet.