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 Narrow Band and CAT-M technology. Thanks to its low-cost and low-bandwidth cellular connection, it is supported by countless mobile operators worldwide.

KNOT can monitor on-board GPIOs, convert Modbus protocol to TCP, and even forward Bluetooth packets to the 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 brings 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 monthly NB/CAT-M plan is much cheaper than LTE. Why spend extra money on bandwidth you don't need? For example, you can manage a KNOT-powered vending machine with temperature and liquid sensors with only a few megabytes per day!

KNOT has so many supported protocols and connectivity options: 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, 2 x 100 Mbps Ethernet ports with PoE-in and PoE-out, Micro-USB. Maximum convenience at the lowest cost! With the Bluetooth interface, you can use KNOT for asset tracking and telemetry based on Bluetooth advertising 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 an excellent tool for most outdoor cabinet IoT applications. It comes with a DIN rail mount that allows easy integration with all types of configurations: from agriculture and asset monitoring to cold chain monitoring, industrial manufacturing, and so on. Bring flexible low-cost connectivity to the most remote or challenging areas with the MikroTik KNOT!

Technical Specifications

• CPU: QCA9531 650 MHz
• Number of 100 Mbps Ethernet ports: 2
• Number of 100 Mbps Ethernet ports with PoE-out: 1
• RAM size: 64 MB
• Storage memory: 16 MB flash
• Wireless: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n dual-chain
• Antenna gain: 1.5 dBi
• Bluetooth antenna gain: 2 dBi
• Bluetooth: Version 5.2
• Operating system: RouterOS, Level 4 License
• USB port: 1 microUSB type AB
• SIM slot: 1 Nano SIM
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• PoE-in input voltage: 12-57 V
• PoE-out: 802.3af/at
• Dimensions: 122 x 87 x 26 mm