At last week’s Embedded World in Nuremberg, Eseye launched the Hera 200, the smallest router the company has produced to date.

This entry-level IoT router has been designed to simplify IoT device connectivity to user systems and the cloud, ensuring network connections are reliable, and data transfer is secure and resilient.

“The widespread adoption of globally deployed IoT devices, from smart technologies to life-saving equipment, requires high uptime and low maintenance to deliver the best user experience,” said Jon Darley, director of things at Eseye. “Unfortunately, connectivity is often cited as a major challenge for many users of IoT devices and the Hera 200 series router helps to overcome this issue by providing a cost-effective, compact and reliable option that delivers near 100% connectivity.”

The router provides secure and reliable cellular, wifi and Ethernet access options to thousands of globally deployed IoT devices that rely on single data communications paths. Due to its adaptable design and built-in security, it is suitable for use in EV charging, smart agriculture, hospitality and remote monitoring for heating and ventilation systems.

Eseye’s AnyNet+ eUICC SIM technology (www.eseye.com/iot-solutions/anynet-iot-sim-card) is embedded in the Hera 200, so the router can seamlessly connect out-of-the-box and achieve near 100% connectivity over 700 mobile networks.

In addition, it uses TR.069 and LWM2M to conduct over-the-air remote monitoring, access and configuration of connected equipment.

Embedded in the Hera 200 are several security features that provide IP filtering to control network traffic while the firewall monitors the state and context of network connection to provide granular control over how the traffic is examined to detect security threats.

Finally, it lets IoT projects scale with confidence, allowing connection flexibility across the available mobile networks and ensuring continued connectivity in the event of a network failure with multiple fallback options. Combined, these features deliver consistent and secure connectivity to support the IoT platform with ease.

The compact Hera 200 is encased in rugged aluminium for durability, allowing remote deployment in outdoor cabinets and direct mounting for easy and secure installation. It also offers: dual-SIM cellular connectivity; access and management for all available 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE) cellular networks through AnyNet connectivity; one fast Ethernet port and optional 802.11ac 2.4 or 5GHz nonconcurrent wifi; local and remote management provisioning via TR.069, SSH, CLI, HTTP, HTTPS or SMS; Cat 4 LTE module, delivering 150Mbit/s downlink and 50Mbit/s uplink; VLAN support for simplified network design and separation; and industry compliance, meeting all core requirements for CE and FCC.

In addition, Eseye has updated the Hera 600 IoT router (www.eseye.com/iot-solutions/iot-hardware/hera-600-iot-router) to simplify IoT device connectivity to user systems and the cloud, with proven integration across various IoT deployments, including vending machines, digital signage, electronic charging points and industrial control panels.

“We understand the end-to-end value of IoT and its reliance on connectivity to deliver maximum functionality,” said Darley. “As the appetite for IoT devices continues to increase, we continue to develop to meet the varying needs of our customers, while consistently focusing on delivering near 100% connectivity, which is the crucial element needed to deliver on the promise of IoT.”