Can a gateway replace a router?
Can a gateways replace a router? The answer is yes. Wisewish Technology’s WIS901 4G Industrial Gateway is an excellent example, upgrading from the 4G industrial router base while retaining industrial router functions and adding gateway-specific protocol conversion capabilities.
▶ Advantages of 4G Industrial Gateways
Multi-functional Integration
Shenzhen Huizhi Technology’s 4G industrial gateway integrates multiple communication methods, including 4G networks, wide area networks, and WiFi. This diverse connectivity allows the device to adapt to various network environments, maintaining stable data transmission in both urban and remote areas.
Protocol Conversion Capability
Unlike ordinary routers, 4G industrial gateways possess powerful protocol conversion functionality3. This means they can translate between different network protocols, enabling seamless communication between otherwise incompatible systems. This feature is particularly important in industrial IoT and smart manufacturing, helping businesses integrate various legacy systems and new intelligent devices.
Industrial-grade Durability
As an industrial-grade device, this 4G gateway exhibits excellent durability. It can operate stably in harsh environments, adapt to wide temperature working conditions, and possess electromagnetic interference resistance. This makes it particularly suitable for use in factories, outdoors, and other challenging environments.
▶ Application Scenarios
Charging Pile Management
In the electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector, 4G industrial gateways play a crucial role. They can convert non-standard charging piles to meet national grid standards, achieving seamless integration with the national grid platform. This not only improves the compatibility of charging piles but also saves operators significant hardware upgrade costs.
Industrial Internet of Things
In industrial IoT applications, 4G industrial gateways can act as hubs for data collection and transmission. They can connect various sensors and control devices, enabling real-time data collection and upload, while supporting remote monitoring and management functions.
Smart Home
Although primarily aimed at industrial applications, these 4G gateways have also found applications in the smart home sector. They can serve as central nodes for home networks, connecting various smart devices and providing more powerful data processing and security protection capabilities.
Wisewish Technology’s 4G industrial gateway successfully combines router and gateway functions, providing users with a multi-functional, high-performance network solution. It not only can replace traditional routers but also brings additional value to various complex network environments. As IoT technology continues to develop, these integrated network devices will play an increasingly important role in the future, providing industrial and commercial users with more flexible and efficient network connectivity solutions.