MX-220-UT-5G
Advanced 5G Industrial Router
In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, utilities and electric cooperatives face unprecedented demands. Aging legacy networks struggle to keep pace with the need for real-time data, secure communications, and mission-critical application support. Latency, bandwidth constraints, cybersecurity threats, and coverage gaps are no longer acceptable risks. You need a network solution that is reliable, resilient, and ready to meet the demands of tomorrow. The BEC MX-220-UT-5G Advanced Industrial 5G Router delivers precisely that.
The BEC MX-220-UT-5G redefines utility connectivity with unparalleled spectrum flexibility, seamlessly operating across public Tier 1 carrier spectrum, dedicated CBRS shared spectrum, and private Anterix Band 106, allowing utilities to tailor network deployments for optimal coverage and performance.
Beyond exceptional connectivity, it reduces costs, enhances operational efficiency, and streamlines maintenance. With advanced capabilities to support integrating new energy sources and predictive equipment monitoring, it empowers utilities to manage assets, prevent failures, and optimize performance proactively. Laying the foundation for a more intelligent, resilient, and fully connected utility network of the future.
Key Applications:
- Private 5G & LTE Network Deployments
- Distribution Automation (DA) & Smart Grid Control
- Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) & Renewable Integration
- Grid Modernization & IoT-Driven Connectivity
- Predictive Maintenance & Asset Management
- Field Workforce Connectivity & Mobile Operations
- Security, Surveillance & Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Comprehensive Spectrum Support
Public and Private network support over Tier 1 carrier spectrum, CBRS shared spectrum, and Anterix Band 106. - Dual-WAN Interfaces
5G (WWAN) and Gigabit Ethernet WAN (EWAN) ensure high availability, network resilience, and automatic failover - Dual SIM/eSIM Interfaces
Offering connectivity flexibility, support for carrier diversity,
and redundancy. - Enterprise Routing and VPN
Dynamic Routing (OSPF and BGP) and Secured VPN Termination (IPSec, GRE, LT2P, PPTP, OpenVPN) - Dual DB9 Interfaces (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)
Enabling serial device connectivity over IP for real-time monitoring and control of mission-critical systems - Active GPS
Enable real-time tracking for location-based services or export data in NMEA format - Ultra-Compact
Designed for limited space installations, simplifying deployments & discrete mounting virtually anywhere - Rugged/Hardened
IP50 enclosure with Industrial-grade components enabling extended temperature range and flexible input voltage selection
Network Certification
- Tier 1 Carriers: AT&T, UScellular, T-Mobile, Verizon (pending)
- CBRS: Part 96 EUD, CAT A and CAT B CPE-CBSD
- Anterix Active B106
Availability and Resilience
- Dual-WAN ports (5G & Gigabit Ethernet WAN)
- Load balancing – Maximizing bandwidth of outbound traffic
- Automatic failover and fallback
- Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
Supported Frequency Bands
5G NR sub-6 GHz
- Comply with 3GPP Rel.16
- Support Frequency Range 1 Bands (SA & NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n13, n14, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79
- Carrier Aggregation: sub-6 GHz (FDD+FDD, TDD+TDD, FDD+TDD 2CA)
- Channel Bandwidth: Up to 120 MHz bandwidth
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 256QAM UL
4G / LTE (Cat.19)
- Support Frequency Bands (FDD & TDD): 1, 2, 3, 4(66), 5(18,19,26), 7, 8, 12(17), 13, 14,20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46(LAA), 48, 71, 106 (Anterix)
- Carrier Aggregation: 5CA DL / 2CA UL
- Channel Bandwidth: 1.4/3/5/10/15/20 MHz
- Modulation: 256QAM DL / 64QAM UL
5G SX Antenna
- Low Band: 2×2 MIMO
- Mid Band / High Band: 4×4 MIMO
- 2T4R Antenna Chain
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
- Embedded multi-GNSS engine for GPS or GLONASS system
Transmitting Power
- 5G NR bands: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB)
- 5G NR HPUE: bands: n38/n40/n41/n77/n78/n79 Class 2 (26 dBm ±2 dB)
- LTE bands: Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB)
- LTE HPUE bands: B38/B41/B42/B43 Class 2 (26 dBm ±2 dB)
Data Transmission
- 5G NSA: DL 3.2Gbps (DL) / 600Mbps (UL)
- 5G SA: DL 2.4Gbps (DL) / 900Mbps (UL)
- 4G/LTE: DL 1.6Gbps / UL 200Mbps
(The presented data rates are theoretical only)
Network Protocols and Features
- IPv4, IPv6, IPv4 / IPv6 dual stack
- IP Tunnel IPv6 in IPv4 (6RD)
- IP Tunnel IPv4 in IPv6 (DS-Lite)
- NAT, static routing and RIP-1/2
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) compliant
- Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)
- Virtual server and DMZ
- SNTP, DNS relay, IGMP proxy, and IGMP snooping for video service
- MLD proxy and MLD snooping for video service
- Supports port-based Virtual LAN (VLAN)
- Telnet Server, SSH Server, UDP Server/ Client, TCP Server/ Client direct to Serial interface
Utility Protocols
- PTP Ethernet (Precision Time Protocol Ethernet)
- Modbus/TCP
- DNP3/TCP
- IEC 61850-90-5 R-GOOSE
- IEC 61850-3
- IEEE 1613
- IEEE 2030.5
Firewall
- Built-in NAT Firewall
- Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
- Prevents DoS attacks including Land Attack, Ping of Death, etc.
- Access Control
- IP Filtering, MAC Filtering, URL Filtering
- Password protection for system management
- VPN Passthrough
Management
- Quick Installation Wizard
- Web-based GUI for remote and local management
- Firmware upgrade and configuration data upload and download via web-based GUI
- Supports DHCP server/client/relay
- TR-069 supports remote management
- Support SNMP
- Syslog monitoring
- Out-of-Band Management via serial console
- BECentral® Cloud-Based Remote Management
Secured VPN
- IPSec VPN Tunneling (up to 8 tunnels)
- PPTP VPN Tunneling (up to 4 dial-in/dial-out tunnels)
- L2TP over IPSec VPN Tunneling (up to 4 dial-in / dial-out tunnel)
- GRE (up to 8 tunnels)
- Embedded PPTP / L2TP / IPSec Client and Server
- IKE Key Management
- MPPE Encryption for PPTP
- IPsec DES, 3DES, and AES encryption
- OpenVPN: 1 server for up to 4 clients
Dynamic Routing Protocols
- BGP and OSPF
Serial Port
- RS-232/Rs-485
- Modbus RTU/ASCII
- DNP3 over Serial
Alarm
- Digital Input
Physical Interface
- 5G WAN: Four (4) SMA Female Connectors
- Ethernet: 2-port 10/100/1000Mbps auto-crossover (MDI/ MDI-X) switch
- SIM Card: Two (2) slots (2FF SIM size)
- Serial: DB9 – DTE: two (2) ports
- Alarm: Terminal Block (1)
- Reset Button
- Power Connector: 1×2 Terminal block
- LED Indicators: Power, Internet, LTE Signal Strength, Ethernet 1-2
Power Specifications
- Input: DC 10V~56V
Physical Requirements
- Dimensions: 4.9″(W) x 3.8″(H) x 1.6″(D) (125mm x 98mm x 43 mm)
Operating Environment
- Operating temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
- Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing
Regulatory Compliance
- FCC Part 15
- FCC Part 96