Product overviewThe WLINK G525 is an industrial-grade multi-port 5G router designed for latency-sensitive automation, monitoring and control systems, delivering 5G and Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity with multiple wired interfaces and flexible OS options.
Key highlights- 5G SA/NSA dual-mode support with backward compatibility to LTE networks, delivering up to 3.4 Gbps on 5G.
- Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) support with up to 3 Gbps (2x2 MUMIMO OFDMA, 2.4GHz & 5GHz) and 160 MHz channel support for high wireless throughput.
- Dual-core Qualcomm ARM Cortex‑A53 1 GHz processor with hardware watchdog for stable, fan‑free operation.
- Versatile wired connectivity: five Gigabit Ethernet ports (configurable as LAN/WAN) and 1x RS232/RS485 serial port.
- Optional GNSS receiver for positioning (GPS sensitivity -160 dBm, accuracy 2.5 m CEP, update rate 1–5 Hz).
- Flexible OS: WLINK OS based on Linux, optional OpenWrt for deep customization and multi-runtime/open-source component support.
- Comprehensive security and VPN support including DMVPN, OpenVPN (TLS1.2), IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2), WireGuard, Zerotier, GRE, PPTP/L2TP and ACLs.
- Cloud-based management platform support for centralized setup, monitoring and maintenance of large deployments.
Typical applications- Factory automation & smart manufacturing
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Smart grids & environmental monitoring
- Security surveillance & public safety
- Digital signage & retail advertising
Interfaces & expandability- 5 x Gigabit Ethernet (configurable: 5x LAN or 4x LAN + 1x WAN)
- 1 x RS232/RS485 serial (configurable)
- 2 x SIM slots
- 4 x SMA-K (female) 5G antenna connectors and 2 x SMA-RP Wi‑Fi antenna connectors
- 1 x GPS antenna interface (optional)
- 1 x DC power input (non-polarized, anti-reverse protection)
Software, network and management- Operating system: WLINK OS (Linux-based); optional OpenWrt distribution available.
- Network protocols: IPv4 (IPv6 optional), PPPoE, TCP/UDP/ICMP/NTP/DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, UPNP, SNMP, TR069.
- Router management: local/remote GUI, Telnet/SSH, WLINK M2M platform (cloud).
- Network features: 5G/WAN failover, VLAN, bandwidth management, NAT/DMZ, IP passthrough/port redirection, static/dynamic routing.
- Monitoring: ICMP check, traffic check, traceroute, data capture, bandwidth and traffic graphs.
Security & VPN- Firewall capabilities: SNAT/DMZ, port forwarding, IP/MAC/keyword/domain filtering, access control, Anti-DoS.
- VPN: WireGuard client/server, Zerotier, GRE, OpenVPN (multiple ciphers), PPTP/L2TP (client mode, L2TPv3), IPsec (IKEv1/IKEv2, multiple encryption methods), DMVPN (mGRE/NHRP/IPsec).
Included items- 1 x WL-G525 Router
- 2 x Wi‑Fi antennas
- 4 x 5G magnetic antennas
- 1 x Ethernet cable
- 1 x power supply adapter
Specifications / Technical specifications- 5G bands (examples listed): n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n14/n18/n20/n25/n26/n28/n29/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n76/n77/n78/n79 (support varies by part number/region)
- 4G FDD/TDD: extensive FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE band support (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B9/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B66/B71; TDD B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B48)
- 3G: HSPA/UMTS B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19
- CPU / Memory / Storage: Qualcomm ARM A53 dual-core 1 GHz; 512 MB DDR3 RAM; 16 MB NOR + 128 MB NAND flash
- WLAN: IEEE 802.11 n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 6), 2x2 2.4GHz & 5GHz, up to 3000 Mbps (aggregate)
- GNSS (optional): sensitivity -160 dBm; accuracy 2.5 m CEP; update rate 1 Hz (up to 5 Hz); TTFF cold 27 s / hot 1 s; protocol NMEA‑0183 2.3V
- Power / consumption: DC 12–32 V (standard 12V/2A adapter); SIM/R-UIM 1.8V/3V; idle 600 mA @12 VDC; online ~850 mA @12 VDC
- Physical: galvanized metal enclosure with grounding screw; dimensions 150 x 102 x 24.5 mm (excluding antennas); weight 420 g (excluding accessories)
- Environmental: operating temperature -30 °C to +75 °C; storage -40 °C to +85 °C; relative humidity 0–95% (non-condensing)
- Certifications / Compliance: FCC, CE, RoHS, CCC
- Warranty: two years