Enabling Reliable Cellular Connectivity for Industrial IoT-Gateworks GW16162

Executive Summary

Digital transformation in industry and infrastructurerequires reliable, flexible, and scalable connectivity. The Gateworks GW16162Cellular M.2 Modem delivers exactly that: robust LTE and 5G-ready cellularconnectivity for industrial single board computers (SBCs) and embedded systems.Combined with Round Solutions’ engineering and support expertise, it creates apowerful foundation for IoT projects across Europe.

Product Overview

The GW16162 is an M.2 expansion card designed tointegrate into Gateworks SBCs.

• Interface:     USB 2.0
• SIM     Slot: integrated NanoSIM
• GNSS:     GPS/GNSS for location and timing applications
• Certifications:     AT&T, Verizon, FCC/IC, RED/GCF (Europe)

Variants

• LTE     Cat4 – proven high-speed connectivity for IoT gateways
• 5G     NR RedCap (available 2026) – new generation optimized for IoT     bandwidth and efficiency
• LTE     CATM1/NB2 – low-power options for battery-powered IoT devices
• LTE     CAT1 BIS (available 2026) – broad IoT compatibility

Why GW16162?

1. Industry-tested     – built for continuous operation in harsh environments
2. Flexible     – supports multiple cellular technologies (4G, 5G, LPWA)
3. Future-proof     – ready for upcoming 5G RedCap networks
4. Easy     integration – standard M.2 format, seamless connection to Gateworks     SBCs

Typical Applications

• Edge     gateways for Industry 4.0 and automation
• Smart     city infrastructure (traffic control, energy, security)
• Transport     & fleet management with GPS tracking and cloud connectivity
• Environmental     & energy monitoring with field sensors
• Predictive     maintenance using cloud-based analytics

Gateworks & Round Solutions Partnership

• Gateworks:     US manufacturer of industrial SBCs powered by NXP processors
• Round     Solutions: Europe’s IoT distributor with deep engineering expertise     and customer support
• Together     they provide Hardware + Connectivity + Support in one streamlined     solution.

Conclusion

The GW16162 Cellular M.2 Modem lays the foundation forscalable, reliable cellular connectivity in IoT deployments. With Gateworkshardware and Round Solutions as a value-added partner, European enterprisesgain a secure and future-ready path to industrial IoT innovation.

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