Kontron KCell 5G Gateway High-Speed, Secure and Robust Connectivity for Industrial and Mobile Applications Fast, stable and secure connectivity between field devices, control systems, and cloud applications. © Kontron Europe GmbH Advanced Routing & Filtering Security by Design: Runs KontronOS Compact and Robust Design Equipment Cloud Ultra-Fast 5G Connectivity Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports --- Kontron KCell 5G Industrial Gateway 5G R17 Gateway KCell 5G Industrial Gateway The Kontron KCell 5G Industrial Gateway is a compact, high-performance cellular-to-Ethernet bridge designed for mission-critical industrial and mobile use cases. With 5G NR data rates up to 4.95 Gbps downlink and 550 Mbps uplink, and dual 2.5 GbE interfaces, KCell ensures fast, stable, and secure connectivity between field devices, control systems, and cloud applications. ## Key Features ### Ultra-Fast 5G Connectivity: › Supports SA/NSA 5G operation with global frequency band coverage, ideal for both private MPN and public networks. › Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports For taking full benefit of the air interface speed or for redundant uplinks or LAN/WAN separation. ### Compact & Robust Design: › Built for industrial environments — resistant to vibration and temperature extremes. › Advanced Routing & Filtering: Based on OpenWrt, enabling flexible policy-based routing, firewalling, traffic shaping, and VPN integration (WireGuard, IPsec, OpenVPN …). ### Security by Design: › Runs KontronOS, featuring: › Secure Boot and SELinux for trusted execution. › A/B partitioning for safe over-the-air updates. › Compliance with RED CyberSecurity guidelines. › Vulnerability monitoring process and responsive firmware updates. ### Management & Monitoring: › Local and remote management interfaces - CLI, Web UI, Kontron Equipment Cloud (option) - for fleet-scale maintenance. ## Ideal for › Industrial Automation › Smart Cities › Transport and logistics › Public safety › Energy infrastructure › Video surveillance -40 85 C Operating Temperature --- ## Use Cases and Applications Autonomous Factory Carts and Mobile Robots Challenge: Reliable, low-latency connectivity for AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and robots moving across factory zones. Solution: KCell provides 5G link to private MPN or public network, enabling real-time telemetry and control without cabling. Benefit: Mobility without downtime; reliable handover; implified reconfiguration of production lines. Connected Vehicles on Public or Private Campuses Examples: Airport operations vehicles, logistics trucks/forklifts, foundry transporters, mining excavators. Solution: KCell serves as vehicle gateway for sensor data, navigation and fleet management, using VPN for secure cloud backhaul. Benefit: Improved visibility and safety; real-time maintenance data; centralized control over private 5G. Asset and Trailer Tracking Challenge: Global connectivity for trailers and containers crossing borders. Solution: Worldwide 5G/LTE band support ensures seamless tracking and remote diagnostics anywhere. Benefit: Continuous data flow for fleet management and predictive maintenance. --- ## Use Cases and Applications Surveillance and Broadcast Applications Use Case: Remote public webcams, security cameras, mobile broadcast units. Solution: KCell replaces fixed lines, providing high uplink throughput and QoS management for HD/4K video streams. Benefit: Fast deployment without civil works; secure VPN tunnels to control centers. Fixed Wireless Access / Factory Reconfiguration Challenge: Cabling delays reconfiguration of industrial shop floors. Solution: KCell provides “Fixed Mobile Replacement” connectivity for machines and control systems via 5G. Benefit: Greater flexibility and faster layout changes with no downtime. Rural and Temporary Infrastructure Use Case: Construction sites, events, or agriculture deployments. Solution: KCell delivers instant secure Internet and IoT access where fiber is not available. Benefit: Reduced setup time and costs; plug-and-play networking for IoT devices and cameras. --- Kontron Europe GmbH Gutenbergstraße 2 85737 Ismaning, Germany Tel.: + 49 821 4086-0 info@kontron.com www.kontron.com © Copyright 2025 Kontron. All rights reserved. All data is for information purposes only and not guaranteed for legal purposes. Information has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Kontron and the Kontron logo and all other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are recognized. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 5G R17 Gateway KCell 5G Industrial Gateway MOBILE 5G NR standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) Sub-6 – 3GPP Release 17 200MHz, 3xCA, 20L LTE 5G Sub-6GHz SA: DL 200MHz, 4x4 MIMO, 256QAM, 4.95Gbps UL 100MHz, 2x2 MIMO, 256QAM, 550Mbps 5G Sub-6GHz NSA: DL LTE 40MHz + NR 160MHz (2CC) UL LTE 20MHz + NR 100MHz 4G DL/UL Cat 20/13, 2.0Gbps/200Mbps 5G bands (worldwide): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29(DL), n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n67, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 4G bands (worldwide): B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B67, B68, B70, B71 Public Network and MPN bands support Extensive EN-DC and LTE-CA support Downlink Carrier Aggregation SA ETHERNET / WIRELESS 2 x 2.5Gbit WAN/LAN Ethernet0 Option: WiFi 7, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz bands TSN Option for MPN 3GPP Rel.17 time domain conversion TSN-supporting Ethernet switch and ports TSN Traffic priorization NETWORK Routing: Static routing, Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF v2, RIP v1/v2, EIGRP, NHRP), Policy based routing Network protocols: TCP, UDP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, NTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, FTP, SMTP, SSL/TLS, ARP, VRRP, PPP, PPPoE, UPNP, SSH, DHCP, Telnet, SMPP, SMNP, MQTT, Wake On Lan (WOL), DHCP Option: VoIP passthrough support SECURITY Secure boot, SELinux, Authentication, Firewall, Attack prevention, port and tag based VLAN separation, Mobile quota control, WEB filter, Access control Firewall: Port forward, traffic rules, custom rules VPN options: OpenVPN, Ipsec, GRE, PPTP/L2TP, Stunnel, DMVPN, SSTP, ZeroTier, WireGuard, Tinc, Tailscale MONITORING & MANAGEMENT WEB UI: LuCI web and extensions, custom Option: KontronOS/KPort FOTA, SSH PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Metal casing with heat sink Dimensions (W×H×D): 100x44x100 mm / Weight: 550g 6-pin DC power socket MSTB 2,5/ 6-GF-5,08 with screw lock Input voltage range: 9-50VDC 4 Cellular antenna connectors (SMA) Option: 2 WiFi antenna connectors (SMA) 2 SIM interfaces 1 USB2 port 2 Ethernet ports (RJ45) Mounting options: DIN rail, flat surface Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C REGULATORY AND APPROVALS RoHS mandates compliant, WEEE compliant GCF, RED/CE ---