Discover RutOS 7.09 for your networking solutions

For your networking solutions to thrive, the latest version of RutOS, version 7.09, supports the Virtual Extensible LAN protocol (VXLAN), allowing your network to support more virtual networks. Generally, VLAN identifiers are 12-bit long, limiting your network to 4094 VLANs.

However, the VXLAN protocol uses a longer network identifier, allowing for up to 16 million VXLANs which results in better network isolation for large networks.

One of the main benefits of VXLAN is allowing Layer 2 (L2) communication through a 5G network. Industrial networking solutions often have IT systems that rely on L2 technology, such as multicast, operating via Ethernet or Wi-Fi networks. In order to enable protocols like ROS or PROFINET, which are used in such solutions, L2 communication routing through private cellular networks is needed.

Another application exhibiting the benefits of VXLAN is providing free Wi-Fi for end clients. End clients using a cellular router’s Wi-Fi needed to get an IP address from a DHCP server on the LAN site of the 5G network. By utilising L2 communication, it’s possible to maximise bandwidth by avoiding L3 overhead, which is crucial for achieving better throughput.

Lastly, VXLAN can also make a 5G network completely invisible to end clients, and allows network configurations such as L2 communication and VLAN traffic to be encapsulated and transmitted seamlessly across the 5G network.

Hotspot speeds

Another great update for your networking solutions is improved hotspot speeds. From now on, all our routers equipped with a hotspot feature provide not only undisrupted connectivity but also hotspot speed almost equal to the router’s maximum speed. This enhances the quality of Internet access, allowing for faster downloads, smoother streaming, and quicker data transfer.

For instance, imagine that you’re operating a taxi service. Your clients would expect not only a polite driver, high-quality service, and quickly reaching their destinations, but also a hotspot with seamless connectivity. So, using our networking devices with improved hotspot speeds will allow you to stay competitive!

Docker support

With RutOS version 7.09 also comes support of the Docker software, allowing you to package and run applications, such as ones for machine learning, monitoring, developer tools, and more, in a loosely isolated environment called a container. Currently, this support is available only for our RUTC50 5G router, due to its ability to support Docker memory requirements.

In order to run containers on RutOS, you can use the Docker run command, which provides an efficient way to manage and execute applications. If you need to pull container images, use Docker pull to download them from Docker Hub or other registries. You can list available images with Docker images and remove unused ones with Docker rmi to manage your storage effectively.

Once you have your containers, you can manage their lifecycle using Docker commands, such as start a container, stop, restart, or remove it entirely. To gain insight into the configuration and status of a running container, you can use Docker inspect. Additionally, troubleshooting and monitoring container output is made easy with the Docker logs command, which provides access to application logs.

A great example of Docker’s benefits for your networking solutions is network monitoring and management. For instance, tools like Pi-hole or Netdata can be deployed to monitor network traffic, block ads, and provide analytics. You can set up these services in Docker containers for better isolation and control.

For more advanced usage, Docker facilitates container networking, allowing you to expose ports to the RUTC50 5G router or link containers for internal communication. If you need persistent storage, use the -v option with Docker run to create and mount volumes or bind mounts, ensuring data persists across restarts.

You can also run lightweight web servers, VPN servers, or DNS services on your RUTC50 5G router, allowing you to isolate different services without installing them directly on the device's base system!

Data logging

We’ve also added data logging functionality, which allows you to track your networking solutions’ data consumption patterns over time and helps you manage data usage more effectively. Essentially, it can assist in identifying and adjusting your habits accordingly.

With the help of a new bell icon, you can see all of your notifications in one convenient place.

Even older notifications will be there, allowing you to easily catch up on missed updates and stay informed about everything that’s happened.