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Westermo has confirmed that its Merlin-3103 industrial cellular router is now officially approved by 450connect for deployment on Germany’s nationwide LTE 450 MHz network—an infrastructure-grade communications platform purpose-built for mission-critical applications.
Germany’s LTE 450 MHz spectrum is dedicated to delivering secure, resilient, and long-range wireless connectivity for critical sectors such as energy utilities, water management, transportation systems, and public safety organizations. Operated by 450connect, this private LTE network is engineered to ensure high network availability, extended coverage, and uninterrupted performance—even during grid failures or disruptions to public mobile networks. Its licensed frequency band and restricted access model make it a cornerstone for the digital transformation of critical infrastructure across Germany.
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The Merlin industrial router portfolio from Westermo is purpose-built for large-scale industrial networking deployments where cybersecurity, long operational lifecycle, and network reliability are non-negotiable. These industrial LTE routers support secure zero-touch provisioning via the Westermo Activator, enabling rapid rollout and centralized management of distributed industrial communication networks.
Designed with a secure-by-design architecture, the Merlin platform integrates advanced cybersecurity features, including Secure Boot, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) hardware-based protection, encrypted VPN connectivity, and industrial-grade firewall capabilities. All devices are engineered, developed, and manufactured in Europe, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and security standards.
Optimized specifically for private LTE 450 MHz networks, the Merlin-3103 industrial router combines a compact, ruggedized design with dual Ethernet ports and enhanced security functionality tailored for industrial automation environments. Its inclusion on the 450connect whitelist verifies full compliance with interoperability and technical certification requirements, assuring system integrators and infrastructure operators of seamless integration within Germany’s LTE 450 ecosystem.
This certification reinforces Westermo’s position as a leading provider of secure industrial communication solutions, expanding its offering for utilities and critical infrastructure operators seeking future-proof, high-reliability LTE 450 router solutions in Germany.
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