The MikroTik KNOT (RB924i-2nD-BT5&BG77) is an IoT gateway with an NB-IoT and CAT-M modem, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and two Ethernet ports, running RouterOS v7.

It can monitor its GPIOs, convert Modbus over RS485 to TCP, and forward Bluetooth packets to a TCP/IP network over HTTPS or MQTT. That lets wired sensors such as electricity meters report over a low-bandwidth cellular link. The CAT-M and GPS interfaces have SMA female connectors for external antennas.

Key features

  • NB-IoT and CAT-M modem with nano-SIM slot
  • GPS and Bluetooth 5.2
  • 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 2 chains
  • 2 x 10/100 Ethernet, PoE-in 802.3af/at and passive PoE-out on ether2
  • DC jack 12-57 V, PoE-in 18-57 V or 5 V microUSB
  • RS485 port for Modbus
  • 122 x 87 x 26 mm, 18 W maximum consumption

In the box

  • 24 V 1.2 A power adapter
  • K-47 wall mount set
  • DIN rail mount set
  • USB OTG cable

Description

The MikroTik KNOT (RB924i-2nD-BT5&BG77) is an IoT gateway with an NB-IoT and CAT-M modem, GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and two Ethernet ports, running RouterOS v7.

It can monitor its GPIOs, convert Modbus over RS485 to TCP, and forward Bluetooth packets to a TCP/IP network over HTTPS or MQTT. That lets wired sensors such as electricity meters report over a low-bandwidth cellular link. The CAT-M and GPS interfaces have SMA female connectors for external antennas.

Key features

  • NB-IoT and CAT-M modem with nano-SIM slot
  • GPS and Bluetooth 5.2
  • 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 2 chains
  • 2 x 10/100 Ethernet, PoE-in 802.3af/at and passive PoE-out on ether2
  • DC jack 12-57 V, PoE-in 18-57 V or 5 V microUSB
  • RS485 port for Modbus
  • 122 x 87 x 26 mm, 18 W maximum consumption

In the box

  • 24 V 1.2 A power adapter
  • K-47 wall mount set
  • DIN rail mount set
  • USB OTG cable

Specifications

General

Architecture MIPSBE
CPU QCA9531
CPU core count 1
CPU nominal frequency 650 MHz
Switch chip model QCA9531
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 26 mm
RouterOS license 4
Operating System RouterOS v7
Size of RAM 64 MB
Storage size 128 MB
Storage type NAND
MTBF Approximately 100'000 hours at 25C
Tested ambient temperature -40°C to 70°C

Powering

MicroUSB input Voltage 5 V
Number of DC inputs 3
(DC jack, PoE-IN, MicroUSB)
DC jack input Voltage 12-57 V
Max power consumption 18 W
Max power consumption without attachments 5 W
PoE in 802.3af/at
Cooling type Passive
PoE in input Voltage 18-57 V

PoE-out

PoE-out ports Ether2
PoE out Passive PoE up to 57V
Total output power 12

Wireless specifications

Wireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate 300 Mbit/s
Wireless 2.4 GHz Number of chains 2
Wireless 2.4 GHz standards 802.11b/g/n
Antenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz 1.5
Wireless 2.4 GHz chip model QCA9531
Wireless 2.4 GHz generation Wi-Fi 4

Ethernet

10/100 Ethernet ports 2

Peripherals

Number of SIM slots 1
Modem
(Nano SIM)
Serial console port RS485
Number of USB ports 1
USB slot type microUSB type AB
Max USB current (A) 1

Other

PCB temperature monitor Yes
Voltage Monitor Yes
Bluetooth version 5.2
Bluetooth RF connector type uUFL

Certification & Approvals

Certification CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS
IP IP20

Datasheet (PDF)