Linux-based software for wireless routers

Overview

The NetModule router software (NRSW) is our standard software and runs on all our devices. This has the advantage of being able to use identical configuration processes and functions for every router (unless technical restrictions dictate otherwise). It is based on proven components such as Embedded Linux and a powerful communication protocol suite.

Routing options include static routes, multipath, OSPF, BGP, and more. Mobile IP permits switching from one network to the next while retaining a permanent IP address. Quality of Service (QoS) and various firewall options are also available. For secure connections to remote locations, the NRSW offers VPN protocols such as OpenVPN or IPSec.

An important feature is the Software Development Kit (SDK), which allows you to write your own scripts and functions for the router. It contains extensive functions for accessing hardware interfaces – to retrieve system status parameters, send email or SMS, or perform router configuration tasks.

The NRSW also supports Linux Containers (LXC) in case additional applications are to be integrated. The containers allow processes and process groups to be isolated by virtualizing kernel resources and shielding them from each other. With LXC you can launch single applications or whole Linux distributions in a container. Containers separate user and router applications particularly efficiently for the secure execution of both applications.

The NRSW can be configured via a Web GUI or a command-line interface (CLI). Configuration files can also be provided via auto-run USB.

Software updates

The router software is continuously improved. Software updates are freely available. The current versions of the NRSW can be found here:

Software Downloads

Standard features

The standard software feature set is available for each product with NRSW installed.

Overview

General Router Features

Fail-safe Update (FOTA) via USB, HTTP(S), (S)FTP, TFTP
Remote CLI & WebGUI
RADIUS authentication, Simple Certificate Enrollment Protocol (SCEP),
Hardware and software watchdog

Remote Management

Management and monitoring of devices with SNMP V1/V2/V3, Netmodule Vendor-MIB, Telnet, SSH or HTTP/HTTPS

Link Management

Link prioritization and aggregation
Load Balancing
Multipath-TCP
IP-Passthrough
Link supervision

Cellular Networking

Multi-SIM, soft-SIM
Multi-APN
Signal strength supervision
CSFB/VoLTE Calls (with optional license)

WLAN

Access Point, Client Mode, Mesh Point or Dual Modes (Mesh Access Point / Access Point - Client), WLAN Pseudo-Bridge

Client Mode:

Multiple Client SSID Profile
Encryption: Open, WEP, WPA1/2/3-Personal, WPA1/2/3-Enterprise
Fast Roaming: Fast BSS Transition (802.11r), PreAuthentication
Protected Management Frames (802.11w)

AP Mode:

Multi-SSIDs (up to 8)
Encryption: Open WPA1/2/3-Personal, WPA1/2/3-Enterprise
Fast Roaming: Fast BSS Transition (802.11r), PreAuthentication
DFS support
Protected Management Frames (802.11w)
Client Tracking
Band Steering
Hide SSID broadcasting
Isolate Clients
Accounting
Short guard Intervall

Mesh Mode (802.11s):

Encryption: None, SAE
Gateway annoucements

USB

USB sticks for mass storage, adapter for Ethernet or RS232/RS485 interfaces for serial-to-IP-server.
Used for Autorun Provisioning Config, Software update

IP/Routing Protocols

Routing: Destination, Policy, Multipath
Mobile-IP, OSPF, BGP, Multicast, TCP MSS Clamping, Bridging
Discovery protocols LLDP, CDP, SONMP, EDP, FDP, IRDP
STP, RSTP, VRRP, VLAN, PPPoE, VXLAN

VPN Protocols

OpenVPN, IPsec (IKEv1 und IKEv2), PPTP, GRE, L2TP, CSD Dial-In, Certificate revocation service

Quality of Service

Diffserv, SFQ, HTB, Priority-based Queuing, Netflow (Softflow)

Firewall

Stateful firewall, connection tracking
NAT, NAPT, masquerading, bridge filtering

Encryption

supporting password protected PKCS12 files, integrated random certificate key generator, "Let's encrypt" certificate, ECC (Certificates with Elliptic Cryptography)

Services

DHCP Client/Server, DNS Caching Server, Email, SMS Service
NTP Client/Server, SNTP Server, DynDNS, SSH Server, SNMP Agent, HTTP/HTTPS/FTP Server, IPv6 for WAN, 802.1x over Ethernet, MQTT Broker
Voice Gateway (SIP, Call Routing, Audio with optional license)
Coovachilli Hotspot

Programmability

SDK

Troubleshooting

Logging, Ping, Traceroute, Tcpdump, Speed-test

Licensed features

As a complement to the standard software feature set, we offer additional software functions that can be activated or installed with a license key.
Order numbers: Software Licenses

Overview

GNSS License

Standalone GNSS server that provides data via a JSON/NMEA data stream Assisted and Dead Reckoning are supported (if the hardware allows it).

OpenVPN- and DynDNS Server License

The NetModule router software supports OpenVPN for establishing encrypted connections via UDP or TCP. In the standard version, a maximum of four OpenVPN instances can be configured on a NetModule router, one of which can be a server instance. Extension subject to additional licensing:

OpenVPN server instance with a maximum of 25 clients (instead of 10 without license)
DynDNS server

Voice Gateway License

With a voice license, NetModule routers can also act as a voice gateway for VoIP telephony (Voice over IP). Calls made over the mobile network can be connected to VoIP clients through the NetModule router and vice versa. A PTT or audio interface can also be used for voice communication.

2G/3G/4G, POTS, VoIP, Audio, PTT voice calls
Up to four simultaneous voice channels (one modem per channel required)

Note: The range of available features is dependent on the hardware deployed.

LXC Container License

The virtualization license allows the installation and execution of customer applications parallel to the router application on the same hardware (edge computing). Using Linux Containers (LXC), several isolated Linux systems can be operated on the same host at the operating-system level.

LXC creates a virtual environment with its own processes using the kernel of the host system. This allows them to be shielded from each other very effectively, ensuring the safe operation of both.

FMS to IP Gateway License

The software stack picks up J1939 packets on the CAN interfaces and translates using a gateway function on the network level, where they can be made available to other systems, either locally or on the back-end system.

Message filter function and configuration
FMS Standard, FMStoIP, VEHICLEtoIP
ITxPT-compliant (selected models)

ITxPT Accordance Label

The label declares the conformity of the product with the ITxPT specifications S01 v2.0.1 and S02 v2.0.1 for the following services:

Module inventory
Time
GNSS location (requires GNSS license)
FMStoIP (requires FSM2IP license)
VEHICLEtoIP (required FSM2IP license)

Enhanced RF Configuration

Allows WiFi settings to be configured by trained personnel.

Radio frequencies
Antenna amplification (increased gain)
Regulatory domain

Router Software

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Software updates

Standard features

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Licensed features

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