Review In Progress: Routica Routers (Mobile Routers)

Routica is a Canada-based company that sells connectivity products for RVers and boaters.

Currently, the company offers two cellular-embedded router models. The one most interesting to our audience is the newer Explorer 2 model which offers an X62 cellular modem and Wi-Fi 6.

Routica also sells dome antennas to pair with the routers.

The Explorer routers pair with the Routica app, which offers features such as live tracking, trip sharing, and router management.

Explorer 1

Specifications:

Model: Explorer 1
Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 64
- Wi-Fi Router:
  - Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  - Wi-Fi Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
  - Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
  - Guest Wi-Fi Network: Not Specified
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
  - Address: Not Specified
  - Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: Not Specified
- Ethernet Ports: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (3x LAN, 1x WAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single LTE
- Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
- Supported Networks and Bands:
  - Cat-4:
    - LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 66, 71
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 2x2
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 150 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: No
  - Cat-6:
    - LTE Bands: 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 2x2
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 300 Mbps Down / 50 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
  - Cat-12:
    - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 2x2
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 100 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA Female ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Mini
Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
Other Ports: GPS Antenna
Power Source: 9 VDC to 28 VDC
Outdoor Rated: No
Special Features: Trip sharing and GPS tracking and management via mobile app
Retail Price: $599.00-$949.00

Explorer 2

Specifications:

Model: Explorer 2
Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Router:
  - Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) - Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  - Wi-Fi Antennas: 4x External
  - Wi-Fi as WAN: Yes
  - Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
  - Address: 192.168.170.1
  - Password: On sticker
- USB Tethering Support: Yes
- Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit Ethernet (4x LAN, 1x WAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single LTE or 5G
- Supported Networks and Bands:
  - 5G:
    - Modem Module or Chipset: Quectel RM-520
    - 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79
    - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 4x4
    - 5G Cellular Performance:
      - Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 2.4 Gbps
      - 5G Carrier Aggregation: 2x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 1.6 Gbps Down / 200 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x
  - Cat-12:
    - Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
    - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 2x2
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 600 Mbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
  - Cat-16:
    - Modem Module or Chipset: Not Specified
    - LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 66
    - Carrier Certification: Not Specified
    - MIMO Support: 4x4
    - LTE Performance:
      - LTE Performance Category: (Max Theoretical Speed: 1 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up)
      - LTE Carrier Aggregation: Yes
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: 4x SMA Female ports
- SIM Slots: 2x Nano
Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.4 x 1.4 inches
Other Ports: None
Power Source: 9 VDC to 28 VDC
Outdoor Rated: No
Special Features: Trip sharing, GPS tracking, and management via mobile app
Retail Price: $719.00-$999.00

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