RUT955 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 RUT955 device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted by newest to oldest (top to bottom).

2023.09.04: Packaging box changes

Starting from Q4 2023, batch 135, the product packaging of RUT955 will be updated with the following changes.

Change description
Change type Packaging
Detailed description The fibre inserts of each product and its accessories will be replaced with individual cardboard boxes. Of those boxes, the product box will include the Teltonika Networks logo and company information, and accessory boxes will include the accessory name, order code, image, EAN barcode, and QR code. Any empty space in the packaging will be filled with Corrugated fibreboard fillers.These updates are meant to reduce the environmental footprint of our products, with eliminating plastic packaging being the primary focus.

Please note that this change will be implemented gradually, throughout a 4-month transitional period starting from Q4 2023, batch 135. During this period, your shipments of RUT955 may consist of either the current packaging or the new one described above. For inquiries regarding custom order codes, please contact your designated sales representative.

Current packaging:

PCN Old Packaging RUT9XX.png

Updated packaging:

PCN New Packaging RUT9XX.png

Device box:

PC Box for Device RUT9XX.png
Corrugated carton filler:

Corrugated carton filler.PNG
Packaging dimensions will not change.
Change reasons Design improvement.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT955 RUT955 ***** No changes
Upcoming change date 2023 Q4
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. 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.

2023.04.17: Product packaging changes

Starting from 2023 Q2 RUT955 router 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
RUT955 RUT955 ***** No changes
Upcoming change date 2023 Q2
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. 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 RUT955 devices manufactured starting from 2022, week 35, will have unique default password.

Change description
Change type Default password change.
Detailed description RUT955 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
RUT955 RUT955 ****** 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 RUT955 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, RUT955 routers will come with a new QSG flyer in the packaging.

Change description
Change type Replacement of QSG flyer
Detailed description RUT955 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_RUT955.
Previous design:
RUT955 Old QSG.png
New design:
RUT955 New QSG.png
The new flyer will include QR codes with URL links to RMS and the Web version of the QSG (Quick Start Guide) for the RUT955.
Change reasons Reducing environmental impact.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT955 RUT955 ****** 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, RUT955 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:
Rut955 hd 4.png

Old bottom engraving/labeling:

600px-Networking rut955 first start gaminio lipdukas v3.png
New top engraving/labeling:
Rut955 hd 4 new top.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
RUT955 RUT955 ****** 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.

2022-05-24: RS232 serial interface IC and RS485 TX line change

All RUT955 devices manufactured starting from Q3 2022, will require firmware version RUT9_R_00.07.02 or newer for the RS232 and RS485 interfaces to function properly.

Change description
Change type RS232 serial interface IC and RS485 TX line control logic were changed.
Detailed description All RUT955 devices manufactured starting from Q3 2022, will require firmware version RUT9_R_00.07.02 or newer for the RS232 and RS485 interfaces to function properly.

RS232 and RS485 functionality will not be supported with previous firmware versions.

Custom Firmware built on previous SDK versions you will also need RUT9_R_00.07.02 or a newer Firmware version to support RS232/RS485 functionality properly.

Change reasons Reducing product lead times.
Affected products information
All RUT955 ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date Q3 2022
Change impact
Risk assessment It is advised to test RUT9_R_00.07.02 Firmware release.

Please note: this product change notification does not affect any previous RUT955 devices, except new RUT955 devices.

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.

2020-11-06: old design end of production

Effective January 4th, 2021, RUT955 old design routers will no longer be manufactured.

Change description
Change type End of Production
Detailed description Orders for RUT955 *7V*** can be placed until 2020-12-15.

Production for RUT955 *7V*** shall end on 2021-01-04.


Changes specfic to code migration from RUT955 H7V*** to RUT955 T03***:
Supported LTE frequency band list updated:
Added LTE FDD B28
Removed LTE FDD/WCDMA B5

Change reasons End of production
Product release date 2021-01-04
Affected products
Model Removed order codes Replacement order codes
RUT955 RUT955 *7V*** RUT955 *03***
Change impact
Risk assessment 1. Extra stock planning necessary, as it won't be possible to order any quantities after 2020-12-15

2. All running or upcoming projects, that utilize old design RUT955, must be reviewed and appropriate action taken Old and new design routers are referenced in previous PCN:
https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/RUT955_Product_Change_Notifications#2019.01.22:_visual_design_changes

Suggested implementation plan

Marketing material can be found at our wiki: https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com. List of changes included in this PCN will help adopting to 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.


2020.10.16: top device marking changes

Effective 2020, week 51, RUT955 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:
RUT955 2020 new top sticker.png
New version:
RUT955 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 RUT9** ****** 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, RUT955 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 rut955 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 RUT9** ****** 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, RUT955 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:
New version:
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 RUT9** ****** 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 23, RUT955 routers will be produced with a different type of flash memory.

Change description
Change type Device flash memory changed
Detailed description RUT9** series flash memory changes.

Old firmware versions will not support new flash memory, meaning that only RUT9XX_R_00.06.02 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 RUT9** ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Product release date 2019, week 23
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.

2019.02.08: product packaging changes

Effective February, 2019, week 8, RUT955 routers will come with update packaging.

Change description
Change type Packaging
Detailed description Packaging design changed.
Current design:

Box-black.png
Improved design:

Box.png
Packaging dimensions (mm):
Before: 175 (W) x 180 (D) x 76 (H)
After: 355 (W) x 175 (D) x 60 (H)
Change reasons Mechanical changes - design improvement.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT955 RUT955 *03*** No changes
Product release date February, 2019, week 8
Change impact
Risk assessment Product handling and storing flow might need reviewing.
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.

2019.01.22: visual design changes

Effective February, 2019, week 7, RUT955 routers will be produced with significant visual design improvements.

Change description
Change type Mechanical/Housing. Electrical/Power connector.
Detailed description Housing design improved.
Current design:

Rut955 facelift before 1.png

Rut955 facelift before 2.png
Improved design:

Rut955 facelift after 1.png

Rut955 facelift after 2.png
Flat surface mounting possibility integrated.

RJ45 socket direction changed.
Power supply connector changed from 2-pin to 4-pin.
USB port layout changed to horizontal.
SMA connector positions changed.
Sim cards now have dedicated external slots.
Top sticker design changes.
Housing dimensions (mm):
Before: 105.5 (W) x 80 (D) x 45.8 (H) After: 109.5 (W) x 100 (D) x 50 (H)
Mounting space requirements (mm):
Before: 110 (W) x 150 (D) x 51 (H) After: 110 (W) x 150 (D) x 51 (H)

Change reasons Mechanical changes - design improvement.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT955 RUT955 *****0 RUT955 *03**0
Product release date February, 2019, week 7
Change impact
Risk assessment Marketing material such as photos might need replacing. Cable management and integration procedures might need reviewing due to minor connector layout and visual changes
Suggested implementation plan Marketing material can be found at our wiki: https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com.
List of changes included in this PCN will help adopting to 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.

2018.12.04: supported LTE band changes

Effective February 2019, RUT955 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
Change reasons LTE B28 support
Product release date February 2019
Affected products
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUT955 RUT955 H***** RUT955 T*****
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, RUT955 routers will be produced with a new top sticker.

Change description
Change type External/visual
Detailed description Top sticker design improved
Old version:
Rut955 sticker before 2018 december week 50 v1.png
New version:
Rut955 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
RUT955 RUT955 *****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.