MikroTik KNOT Embedded LTE4 – Industrial IoT Gateway with LTE Connectivity

MikroTik KNOT Embedded LTE4 – Industrial IoT Gateway

The MikroTik KNOT Embedded LTE4 is a compact yet powerful industrial LTE gateway, designed for IoT system builders, automation specialists, and integrators. Its small form factor fits into tight spaces and mounts directly on a DIN rail, delivering reliable LTE Cat4 connectivity along with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and GNSS support.

Built on RouterOS, the KNOT LTE4 provides a full networking stack, including VPNs, firewall, SMS control, automation tools, remote management, and notifications, making it highly versatile for industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, and IoT deployments.

Key Features

• Sensor-ready GPIO header – Supports digital input, analog input, and OD output (24V tolerant) for automation and monitoring.

• Flexible deployment – Use as a primary gateway, backup link, or IoT data collection node.

• Customizable connectivity – Supports external antennas to match your environment.

• Rugged and reliable – Designed for harsh conditions where space is limited but performance is critical.

Ideal Applications

• Smart city infrastructure – Parking, sensors, and metering systems

• Coffee and vending machine monitoring

• Industrial automation cabinets

• Environmental and utility monitoring

• Vehicle or asset tracking with GNSS

• Retail kiosks, payment terminals, digital signage

• LTE backup for existing Ethernet devices

• IoT gateways for BLE sensors and beacons

Whether adding LTE to existing installations or building new systems, the KNOT Embedded LTE4 ensures easy integration, fast deployment, and reliable performance in industrial automation and IoT scenarios.

Specifications

Product code: EC25-EU&KNe
Suggested price: $79.00
Architecture: ARM 32bit
CPU: ARM 32-bit Cortex A7
CPU core count: 1
CPU nominal frequency: 800 MHz
RouterOS license: 3
Operating System: RouterOS v7
Size of RAM: 256 MB
Storage size: 512 MB
Storage type: NAND
MTBF: Approximately 100,000 hours at 25°C
Tested ambient temperature: -40°C to 70°C

Powering

• Number of DC inputs: 2 (PoE-IN, USB-C)

• Max power consumption: 7 W

• Max power consumption without attachments: 7 W

• PoE in: 802.3af/at

• Cooling type: Passive

• PoE in input Voltage: 12–57 V

• USB C input Voltage: 5 V

Mobile

• 2G Category: Class12

• 2G bands: 3 (1800MHz), 8 (900MHz)

• 3G Category: R8 (42.2Mbps Downlink, 5.76Mbps Uplink)

• 3G bands: 1 (2100MHz), 8 (900MHz)

• LTE Category 4: 150Mbps Downlink, 50Mbps Uplink

• MIMO DL: 2×2

• MIMO UL: 1×1

• LTE FDD bands: 1 (2100MHz), 3 (1800MHz), 7 (2600MHz), 8 (900 MHz), 20 (800MHz), 28A (700 MHz)

• LTE TDD bands: 38 (2600MHz), 40 (2300MHz), 41 (2500MHz)

• TAC: 86554604

Ethernet

• 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports: 1

• Number of 1G Ethernet ports with Reverse PoE (PoE-in): 1

Peripherals

• Number of SIM slots: 1 Modem (Nano SIM)

Other

• CPU temperature monitor: Yes

• Bluetooth version: 5.4

• GPS RF connector type: SMA

• eSIM: Yes

Certification & Approvals

• Certification: CE, EAC, ROHS

• IP20

Note: The device has an operating system preinstalled and licensed, ready to use. Includes free software updates for the life of the product or a minimum of 5 years from purchase.

The MikroTik KNOT Embedded LTE4 combines compact design, industrial reliability, and advanced networking features, making it ideal for industrial automation, smart city infrastructure, remote monitoring, and IoT deployments.