Mobile routers

Understanding how the Edge Controller works with different mobile routers

Overview

The Edge Controller can work with almost any router as long as it offers a DHCP server. Giraffe primarily use Peplink and Teltonika routers and this is what we can offer the most support for.

We have also tested certain Sierra and Cradepoint routers.

Hardware requirements

GPIO Pin

The Edge Controller V1 needs a GPIO output from the router if you want to be able to control when the Edge Controller boots. This needs to be designed as an open collector or open drain.

This will allow you to remotely reboot or shutdown the Edge Controller V1. There is an override jumper available if you do not to use this functionality.

The Edge Controller V2 does not require this pin as it has a built in lights out controller with a separate modem. The Edge Controller V2 has the ability to control power to the router and remotely reboot it.

GPS

If you are relying on the router as the source of GPS, the router must have a GPS receiver.

Voltage

The router needs to be able to run off 10-18V DC.

Tested routers

Peplink

Most Peplink devices are supported as long as they have the new style 4 pin Molex Microfit connector. We recommend the Max BR1 HW3 LTE.

Cradlepoint

The Cradlepoint IBR600C and IBR900 series have been tested.

Sierra Wireless

RX55, RV55 and the RV50X have been tested.

Teltonika

The RUT95x, RUT90x and RUTX series have been extensively tested.

The RUT955, RUT950 and RUT240 devices are not recommended by Giraffe. The newer generation devices offer considerably better performance.

Robustel

The R1520 has been tested. An adapter cable is required to connect the GPIO output to the Edge Controller.