Industrial/Vehicle 5G NR Cellular Wireless Gateway with M12 PoE+

Rugged Industrial 5G NR VPN Gateway Optimized for Vehicle Applications

PLANET VCG-2406WP-NR is a purpose-built industrial-grade VPN security gateway designed specifically for in-vehicle networking and mission-critical mobile deployments. It integrates four Gigabit M12 X-coded Ethernet ports (including two IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports, one configurable LAN/WAN port, and one dedicated LAN port) together with DI/DO interfaces, delivering secure and stable data transmission even under constant vibration and movement.

For reliable vehicle connectivity, the VCG-2406WP-NR supports SD-WAN, dual-WAN failover, and outbound load balancing to optimize bandwidth usage and maintain uninterrupted communication while on the move. Its rugged M12 connectors provide superior resistance against shock and vibration, and the IP50 aluminum enclosure with a wide operating temperature range from -40 to 75 °C ensures consistent performance in buses, railways, and other transportation environments.

Dual 9–54V DC redundant power inputs further guarantee continuous operation, meeting the stringent demands of vehicular and industrial deployments.

Stable PoE Power Boost for Vehicle Environments

The VCG-2406WP-NR features a built-in 9–54V DC to 54V PoE power boost, allowing the gateway to deliver stable IEEE 802.3at PoE+ output even when operating on fluctuating vehicle power systems. Through its rugged M12 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, the device can directly power onboard IP cameras or wireless access points, ensuring reliable operation in harsh mobile environments.

Seamless Onboard Device Integration for Vehicle Environments

The VCG-2406WP-NR enables reliable in-vehicle connectivity by integrating IP cameras and Wi-Fi access points through its rugged M12 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. With 5G NR mobile broadband and multi-system GNSS positioning, the gateway provides stable data transmission and precise location tracking during vehicle operation, ensuring a dependable network foundation for modern transportation systems.

Automatic Failover between 5G NR and Gigabit WAN

The VCG-2406WP-NR integrates 5G NR connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet WAN. By supporting automatic failover between 5G NR and wired WAN interfaces, the device ensures always-on Internet connectivity. Users can flexibly assign priority for 5G NR or wired WAN, so if the primary connection fails, the backup WAN takes over instantly, maintaining uninterrupted network services.

Ultra-Fast Speed 4G/5G Network*

The VCG-2406WP-NR supports 5G NR Sub-6 GHz with downlink speeds up to 2.4Gbps and uplink up to 900Mbps, as well as LTE downlink speeds up to 1.6Gbps. This high bandwidth reduces latency and enables premium connectivity for real-time services. Multi-band compatibility with LTE FDD/TDD and WCDMA ensures flexible deployment across regions.

*The real 5G NR/4G LTE data rate is dependent on local service provider.

Dual SIM Design

To enhance reliability, the VCG-2406WP-NR is equipped with two Nano-SIM slots supporting failover and roaming. When one SIM card loses connection, the system automatically switches to the other, ensuring uninterrupted cellular service. This design provides flexible connectivity for mobile and industrial applications such as public transportation, railway systems, and logistics operations.

Built-in Multi-System GNSS for Accurate Positioning

The VCG-2406WP-NR comes with an integrated GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS. This ensures precise and reliable location tracking, making the gateway an ideal choice for fleet management, intelligent transportation systems, and industrial monitoring scenarios where accurate real-time positioning is essential.

Vibrationproof and Dustproof M12 Interfaces

The VCG-2406WP-NR is equipped with M12 X-coded Gigabit ports, an A-coded connector for DI/DO and alarm, and a K-coded connector for DC power input. These rugged interfaces provide secure and stable connections even under shock, vibration, dust, and temperature extremes, ensuring reliable Ethernet and I/O performance in demanding vehicular and industrial environments.

Wireless 11ax Brings Excellent Data Link Speed

The VCG-2406WP-NR adopts Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) technology, delivering up to 1800Mbps bandwidth with concurrent 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band operation. Equipped with high-power amplifiers and 2T2R antennas, it ensures reliable coverage even in complex industrial or vehicle environments. Wi-Fi 6 features such as MU-MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and BSS Coloring optimize transmission efficiency, enabling smooth connectivity for multiple devices and IoT applications.

Wi-Fi Deployments and Authentication with Simplified Management

The VCG-2406WP-NR integrates a built-in AP controller, captive portal, RADIUS authentication, and DHCP server to simplify wireless network deployment. It allows enterprises and transportation systems to provide secure employee and guest Wi-Fi access without additional hardware, reducing cost and management complexity.

Built-in Unique PoE Functions for Powered Devices Management

With two IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports, the VCG-2406WP-NR delivers up to 36W per port and a total PoE budget of 60W.It also features the following special PoE management functions.

PoE Usage Monitoring

With PoE usage monitoring, it can show the PoE loading of each port, total PoE power usage and system status, such as overload, low voltage, over voltage and high temperature. User can obtain detailed information about the real-time PoE working condition of the VCG-2406WP-NR directly.

PoE Schedule

Under the trend of energy saving worldwide and contributing to environmental protection, the VCG-2406WP-NR can effectively control the power supply besides its capability of giving high watts power. The “PoE schedule” function helps you to enable or disable PoE power feeding for each PoE port during specified time intervals and it is a powerful function to help SMBs or enterprises save power and budget. It also increases security by powering off PDs that should not be in use during non-business hours.

Scheduled Power Recycling

The VCG-2406WP-NR allows each of the connected PoE IP cameras or PoE wireless access points to reboot at a specific time each week. Therefore, it will reduce the chance of IP camera or AP crash resulting from buffer overflow.

PD Alive Check

The VCG-2406WP-NR can be configured to monitor connected PD status in real time via ping action. Once the PD stops working and responding, the VCG-2406WP-NR will resume the PoE port power and bring the PD back to work. It will greatly enhance the network reliability through the PoE port resetting the PD’s power source and reducing administrator management burden.

Ideal VPN Security Gateway Solution for Factories and Transportations

The VCG-2406WP-NR offers a full VPN feature set, including IPSec, SSL VPN, PPTP, L2TP, and GRE, with robust encryption (DES/3DES/AES) and authentication (MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256, etc.). With up to 60 VPN tunnels supported, it ensures secure remote access and private communications across industrial sites, railway systems, and vehicle networks.

Centralized Remote Control of Managed APs

The VCG-2406WP-NR supports centralized management of PLANET Smart APs through its user-friendly web GUI. It allows administrators to configure SSIDs, security settings, and radio bands for multiple APs at once. Cluster management enables bulk provisioning, firmware upgrades, and monitoring, reducing deployment effort and ensuring consistent Wi-Fi service in transportation and industrial networks.

For example, to configure multiple smart APs of the same model, the VCG-2406WP-NR allows clustering them to a managed group for unified management. According to requirements, wireless APs can be flexibly expanded or removed from a wireless AP group at any time. The AP cluster benefits bulk provision and bulk firmware upgrade through single entry point instead of having to configure settings in each of them separately.

Excellent Ability in Threat Defense

The VCG-2406WP-NR features a built-in SPI (stateful packet inspection) firewall to protect against unauthorized access. It defends against DoS/DDoS attacks, port flooding, and abnormal traffic patterns, ensuring network stability. Virtual server and DMZ functions provide flexibility for hosting internal services securely while maintaining external accessibility.

Cybersecurity Network Solution to Minimize Security Risks

The VCG-2406WP-NR integrates comprehensive cybersecurity features for network protection. With HTTPS web management, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, and secure tunneling support, administrators can monitor and manage the device securely. Its intuitive web GUI and compatibility with PLANET’s NMS controller further enhance ease of management while minimizing security risks.

Maximizing Work Efficiency with PLANET SD-WAN Gateway

With PLANET’s integrated SD-WAN technology, the VCG-2406WP-NR enhances WAN optimization across multiple connections. It intelligently routes applications through the best available path, ensuring higher efficiency and reliability. SD-WAN improves application performance, increases business productivity, and reduces IT operational costs, making it ideal for distributed industrial and vehicle networks.

Convenient and Reliable Redundant Power System

The VCG-2406WP-NR is designed with dual 9–54V DC redundant power inputs to guarantee continuous operation in vehicle and industrial deployments. With reverse polarity protection and robust electrical isolation, the device ensures system reliability even under unstable power conditions. This design provides resilience and fault tolerance for mission-critical environments.

Remote Management Solution

PLANET's Universal Network Management System (UNI-NMS) and CloudNMS app support IT staff by remotely managing all network devices and monitoring PDs' operational statuses. Thus, they're designed for both the enterprises and industries where deployments of PDs can be as remote as possible, without having to go to the actual location once a bug or faulty condition is found. With the UNI-NMS or CloudNMS app, all kinds of businesses can now be speedily and efficiently managed from one platform.