While industries widely recognize 5G as the future, the value it offers varies significantly across sectors. Consequently, not all businesses are convinced that the benefits of 5G justify the costs of upgrading their infrastructure.

The manufacturing industry, however, stands apart with unshaken confidence. A study forecasting 5G-enabled sales positions manufacturing as the leading sector, projected to achieve $4,771 billion in sales by 2035. For comparison, the information and telecommunications sector comes in second at $1,493 billion—less than a third of manufacturing's figure.page

The reason is straightforward: manufacturing gains the most from 5G capabilities, enabling optimal performance in automation, predictive maintenance, and Industry 4.0 operations.

Although ultra-fast cellular speeds are often emphasized, manufacturing prioritizes low latency over speed. Precision, capacity, and reliability are the cornerstones of its operations, making low latency critical to success.

For cost-effective and innovative manufacturing solutions, the Winsonic NE2204-440 5G router is the ideal connectivity device.

This router comes equipped with four 10/100 RJ45 ports, RS232 and RS485 ports, a USB 2.0 port, and seven versatile I/O interfaces. These features enable the NE2204-440 to seamlessly connect with a variety of devices on manufacturing lines, such as robots, packaging systems, and QA stations.

Beyond wired connectivity, this mobile router can support up to 100 wireless devices. This capability allows it to manage autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and administrative equipment, creating a unified private network through its reliable Wi-Fi 4 connection.

Supporting key IoT communication protocols like MQTT, OPC UA, and Modbus, the NE2204-440 ensures compatibility with a broad range of industrial applications. This 5G router achieves speeds of up to 223 Mbps.

5G (Reduced Capability) bridges the gap between traditional 4G and full-capacity 5G by operating at speeds closer to 4G while retaining 5G’s crucial advantage—low latency. Supporting standalone (SA) architecture, it’s tailor-made for manufacturing environments that prioritize reliability and precision over sheer speed.

If your facility has unreliable 5G coverage, there’s no need to worry. This router is backward compatible with 4G LTE Cat 4, supporting speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

The NE2204-440’s 5G functionality makes it an excellent choice for 5G manufacturing solutions, keeping latency low and costs affordable. But this device offers more than just connectivity.

Key features include dual SIM slots with auto-failover, backup WAN, and other switching scenarios that provide network redundancy. If the primary connection is interrupted, the router automatically switches to a backup connection to maintain uninterrupted operations. Its robust security features include industrial VPNs and various authentication methods.

Built to endure harsh manufacturing environments, the NE2204-440 boasts a durable aluminum housing with plastic panels and can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 75 °C.

You don’t need to overspend on full-capacity 5G to achieve cutting-edge connectivity. The NE2204-440 5G router delivers reliable, low-latency performance tailored to innovative manufacturing needs—no nonsense, just results.