IoT Gateway for the most versatile and cost-effective configurations
The latest addition to the MikroTik IoT product family, KNOT, is a truly universal device with exceptional connectivity options and protocol support. It is an IoT gateway that uses narrowband and CAT-M technology. Due to the low-cost, low-bandwidth cellular connection, it is compatible with countless mobile operators around the world.
KNOT can monitor built-in GPIOs, convert Modbus protocol to TCP, and even forward Bluetooth packets to TCP/IP network via HTTPS and MQTT.
You can use KNOT as a TCP bridge from wired Modbus sensors to send readings to a Modbus server. Yes, KNOT provides wireless connectivity to wired sensors such as electricity meters and relays.
It could be used as a backup connection for Ethernet or as a management channel for your network. The NB/CAT-M monthly plan is much cheaper than LTE. Why spend extra money on bandwidth you don't need? For example, you can run a KNOT vending machine with temperature and liquid sensors with just a few megabytes per day.
KNOT features so many connectivity options and protocol support:
2,4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, 2 100 Mbps Ethernet ports with PoE-in and PoE-out, Micro-USB. Maximum comfort at the lowest cost!
With the Bluetooth interface, you can use KNOT for asset tracking and telemetry based on Bluetooth ad packets. KNOT supports any BLE tag that sends advertising data. iBeacon, Eddystone or any other format.
It has powerful filters to forward only relevant packets and ignore others.
KNOT is also a great tool for most outdoor enclosure IoT applications. It comes with a DIN rail mount that allows easy integration with all types of setups: from agriculture and asset tracking to cold chain monitoring, industrial manufacturing, etc.
Bring flexible, low-cost connectivity to the most remote or difficult areas with MikroTik KNOT!
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