Belden, a leading global supplier of networking solutions, proudly announces that its Industrial and Transportation Router families have achieved compliance with the updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Article 3.3 (d), (e), (f) requirements coming into mandatory effect for all applicable equipment placed on the EU market starting August 1, 2025.
This milestone ensures that Belden's NB800, NB1601, NB18x0 (Industrial Routers) and NB28x0, NB38x0, NB3701 (Transportation Routers) meet the strengthened regulatory requirements for network protection, cybersecurity, and the safeguarding of personal data and privacy.
Key updates include:
- New essential requirements CE RED Article 3.3 (d), (e), (f)
This directive mandates that these new essential requirements of the RED are mandatory for all products from the defined product groups that are placed on the EU market beginning August 1, 2025. All radio equipment placed on the EU market after August 1, 2025 must include built-in protections against network harm and cyber threats, specifically in relation to the security of communications and personal data. The articles 3.3 (d), (e) and (f) of the radio equipment directive (RED) introduce new essential requirements to ensure a defined level of protection from cyber threats. In particular, article 3.3 (d) - network protection, article 3.3 (e) - protection of personal data and privacy and article 3.3 (f) – protection from fraud. - New Firmware Release – NRSW 5.0.0.100
To ensure full compliance, Belden will release a major software update incorporating enhanced behavior for network protection, advanced security mechanisms, and extended privacy safeguards. - Updated EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
A revised and fully aligned EU DoC will be issued for all compliant router models, affirming adherence to the latest regulatory framework.
“This achievement demonstrates Belden’s ongoing commitment to product excellence, regulatory leadership, and the security of our customers’ networks,” said Alexandru Corbu, Product Manager for Industrial Routers. “We are proud to be ahead of the curve and ready for the CE RED Article 3(3) enforcement.”
About Belden
Belden Inc. delivers complete connection solutions that unlock untold possibilities for our customers, their customers and the world. We advance ideas and technologies that enable a safer, smarter, and more prosperous future. Throughout our 120+ year history we have evolved as a company, but our purpose remains – making connections. By connecting people, information and ideas, we make it possible. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and X/Twitter.