RUT240 Product Change Notifications

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Product change notifications (PCN) is a way of informing customers of upcoming changes related to Teltonika Networks products. This includes outward appearance adjustments, hardware improvements, changes to package contents, etc. Changes related to a product's firmware are not included in PCNs (click here to see the firmware changelog).

This page stores information regarding changes to the RUT240 device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted by newest to oldest (top to bottom).

2023.08.02: Product packaging changes

Starting from 2023 Q3 RUT240 product packaging will be changed.

Change description
Change type Packaging
Detailed description The packaging for the product will undergo several updates including an update to the side print of the box. Additionally, the box will now feature press with certificates that will be printed according to the region. Finally, there will also be changes made to the company information section including the address, telephone number, email and website link.
Current design:

Old product box marking 2023.png
Updated packaging design:

New product box markings 2023.png
Packaging dimensions will not change.
Change reasons Design improvement.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 Only specific RUT240 client codes No changes
Upcoming change date 2023 Q3
Change impact
Risk assessment The product handling and storage process may require review. Marketing materials, such as photos, might need replacement.
Suggested implementation plan Information included in this PCN will help adapt to the upcoming changes. Only specific client codes are affected by these changes. For more detailed information please contact your sales representative.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2023.02.13: MAC address range change

All Teltonika Networks devices manufactured starting from 2023, week 9 will have additional new MAC address range.

Change description
Change type MAC address range
Detailed description All Teltonika Networks devices manufactured starting from 2023, week 9 may have a MAC address from the new MAC address range 20:97:27:00:00:00 - 20:97:27:FF:FF:FF, as well as the current MAC address range 00:1E:42:00:00:00 - 00:1E:42:FF:FF:FF
Change reasons Endpoint of the previous MAC address range.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
All Teltonika Networks devices All order codes No changes
Upcoming change date 2023, week 9
Change impact
Risk assessment Device install procedures or any automated solutions might need modifications.
Suggested implementation plan

For more detailed information please contact your sales representative.

Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above.

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2022.08.18: Default password change

All RUT240 devices manufactured starting from 2022, week 35, will have unique default password.

Change description
Change type Default password change
Detailed description RUT240 devices manufactured starting from Q3 2022 will have unique default password.
Change reasons Increasing device security
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 RUT240 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 35
Change impact
Risk assessment Device install procedures or any automated solutions might need modifications. Please note: this product change notification does not affect any previous RUT240 devices.
Suggested implementation plan

For more detailed information please contact your sales representative.

Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2022.08.18: QSG flyer replacement

Starting from 2022, week 35, RUT240 routers will come with a new QSG flyer in the packaging.

Change description
Change type Replacement of QSG flyer
Detailed description RUT240 devices manufactured starting from Q3 2022 will have a new QSG flyer in the packaging. The new QSG flyer includes the short version of QSG with a QR code/link to the full Web QSG version: teltonika-networks.com/QSG_RUT240
Previous design:
QSG RUT240 EN old.jpg
New design:
QSG RUT240 EN new.jpg
The new flyer will include QR codes with URL links to RMS and the Web version of the QSG (Quick Start Guide) for the RUT240.
Change reasons Reducing environmental impact.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 RUT240 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 35
Change impact
Risk assessment Marketing material such as photos might need replacing.
Suggested implementation plan Information included in this PCN will help adapt to the upcoming changes.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2022.08.18: Changes in engraving/labeling

Starting from 2022, week 35, RUT240 routers will be produced with modified bottom engraving/labeling.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description The device's unique default password will be added to the bottom engraving/labeling. The formatting for the remaining information on the labeling/engraving will be adjusted, and the Fira font will be used instead of Arial. The device's unique default password information will also be added to the QR code Information displayed after scanning QR code with syntax: WIFI:T:WPA;S:{{WIFISSID}};P:{{PASSWORD}};SN:{{SERIAL}};I:{{IMEI}};M:{{MAC}};U:admin;PW:{{DEVICEPASSWORD}};B:{{BATCH}};


From the device top engraving/labeling, the previously relevant authentication information text will be removed: User/Pass: admin/admin01.


The labeling on the product packaging will stay unchanged.

Old top engraving/labeling:
Rut240 hd 1.png

Old bottom engraving/labeling:

Networking rut240 first start gaminio lipdukas v3.png
New top engraving/labeling:
Rut240 hd new.png

New bottom engraving/labeling:

RUT informacinis lipdukas ant gaminio 62x26mm v1.xml7.png
Change reasons To accommodate the change from the standard default password to a unique default password for each device.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 RUT240 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 35
Change impact
Risk assessment Changes to top labeling/engraving. Device's unique default password will be present on the product itself. This might impact marketing materials due to changing contents of the bottom informational engraving/labeling.
Suggested implementation plan No implementation plan needed
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2020.10.16: top device marking changes

Effective 2020, week 51, RUT240 router top stickers will be replaced by laser engravings transitional period is 1 month.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description The top sticker will be replaced by laser engravings. Information will remain the same.
Old version:
RUT240 2020 new top sticker.png
New version:
RUT240 2020 new top laser.png
Change reasons To improve manufacturing speed, efficiency, and reliability. In addition, increasing quality, precision, durability of marking and reducing environmental impact.
Affected products information
All RUT2** ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date 2020, week 51
Change impact
Risk assessment No risk factors encountered with this change
Suggested implementation plan No implementation plan needed
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2020.08.14: changes in bottom labeling

Effective 2020, week 36, RUT240 routers will be produced with modified bottom labeling/engraving.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description The product code will be removed from the bottom labeling/engraving. The formatting for the remaining information on the labeling/engraving will be adjusted. Product code information will also be removed from the QR code.

The labeling on the product packaging will stay unchanged.

Old version:
Networking rut240 first start gaminio lipdukas v2.png
New version:
RUT informacinis lipdukas ant gaminio 62x26mm v3.png
Change reasons Placing product code on the product itself is misleading, product code describes what is included in the product equipment package, not in the product itself.
Affected products information
All RUT2** ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date 2020, week 36
Change impact
Risk assessment The exact product code will not be present on the product itself, the exact product code will be found on the packaging box or determined by serial number. This might impact marketing materials due to changing contents of the bottom informational laser engraving.
Suggested implementation plan No implementation plan needed
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2020.02.28: bottom device marking changes

Effective 2020, week 10, RUT240 router bottom stickers will be replaced by laser engravings.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description The bottom sticker will be replaced by laser engravings. Information will remain the same.
Old version:
Rut2xx-galinis-lipdukas.png
New version:
Rut2xx-galinis-lipdukas-lazeriu.png
Change reasons To improve manufacturing speed, efficiency, and reliability. In addition, increasing quality, precision, durability of marking and reducing environmental impact.
Affected products information
All RUT2** ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date 2020, week 10
Change impact
Risk assessment No risk factors encountered with this change
Suggested implementation plan No implementation plan needed
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2019.06.19: device flash memory change

Effective 2019, week 29, RUT240 routers will be produced with a different type of flash memory.

Change description
Change type Device flash memory changed
Detailed description RUT2** series flash memory changes.

Old firmware versions will not support new flash memory, meaning that only RUT2XX_R_00.01.07 and newer firmwares will work with updated hardware.
Custom firmwares built on previous SDK versions will also not work.

Change reasons Reducing product lead times.
Affected products information
All RUT2** ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date 2019, week 29
Change impact
Risk assessment All risks are firmware related.
Suggested implementation plan Firmware downloads for the device can be found here.
For more detailed information please contact your sales representative.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2018.12.04: supported LTE band changes

Effective February 2019, RUT240 routers will have different supported LTE bands.

Change description
Change type Different LTE band support
Detailed description Supported LTE frequency band list updated:
Added LTE FDD B28
Removed LTE FDD/WCDMA B5, LTE TDD B38,B40,B41
Change reasons LTE B28 support
Product release date February 2019
Affected products
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 RUT240 00***0 RUT240 06***0
Change impact
Risk assessment Device behaviour might change due to supported band list changes
Suggested implementation plan If any band mismatch is suspected - samples are available to order.
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.

2018.11.16: new top sticker

Effective December 2018, week 50, RUT240 routers will be produced with a new top sticker.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description Top sticker design improved
Old version:
Rut240 sticker before 2018 december week 50 v1.png
New version:
Rut240 sticker after 2018 december week 50 v1.png
Change reasons Visual changes
Product release date December 2018, week 50
Affected products
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT240 RUT240 *****0 No changes
Change impact
Risk assessment Marketing material such as photos might need replacing
Suggested implementation plan Related marketing material can be found here
Acknowledgement of PCN receipt
If no feedback is received within two weeks after the issue date of this notification - Teltonika may accept that this change has been tacitly accepted and can implement the change as indicated above

To download the pdf version of this notification, click here.