New rugged IoT gateway packs Wi-Fi HaLow, cellular, and GPS for remote industrial monitoring.

Mikrotik has launched the KNOT Gateway HL9, a rugged outdoor IoT gateway designed for remote monitoring applications. It combines several connectivity radios including 915 MHz Wi-Fi HaLow for long-range, low-power sensor links, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, LTE Cat 1 bis cellular, Gigabit Ethernet, and a multi-GNSS receiver for positioning. The device is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm processor and is built into an IP66-rated enclosure capable of operating from -40°C to +50°C.

This gateway enables asset tracking and sensor monitoring in challenging environments like industrial sites, farms, and infrastructure projects. It consolidates multiple communication paths—BLE sensors can connect locally, with data backhauled via Ethernet, cellular, or Wi-Fi—into a single, hardened unit. For engineers deploying IoT in remote or harsh conditions, this represents a versatile, all-in-one connectivity hub that simplifies deployment and reduces the need for multiple specialized devices.