RUTX08 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 RUTX08 device. Below you will find a list of both upcoming and already implemented changes sorted by newest to oldest (top to bottom).

2024.03.08: Reset button functionality change RutOS 7.07

With the release of RutOS version 7.07, RUTX08 device will experience changes related to the security improvements of the device.

PCN Number: PCN_RUTOS_CHANGE_2024_03_08_EN
Change description
Change type Firmware change
Detailed description Previously, during device resets, logs and RMS connection state data remained unchanged. However, starting with RutOS firmware version 7.07, all devices will uniformly reset logs and RMS connection state data to factory defaults when using the reset button. Other reset methods will remain unimpacted by this change.
Change reasons Increasing security
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUTX08 RUTX08 ***** No changes
Upcoming change date 2024 Q2, with the release of RutOS 7.07
Change impact
Risk assessment
  • The loss of device logs upon utilizing the reset button may disrupt operational records and slow down subsequent troubleshooting efforts.
  • The device is still visible in RMS post-reset but cannot be accessed. Therefore, re-adding the device to RMS is necessary for continued access.
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.

2023.12.18: Visual colour housing changes

Beginning in July 2024, RUTX08 router will be manufactured with a different colour housing.

PCN Number: PCN_RUTX08_2023.12.18_EN
Change description
Change type Housing colour
Detailed description RUTX08 devices will be produced with a new black housing.


Please note that this change will be implemented gradually, throughout a 3-month transitional period starting in July 2024. During this period, your shipments of RUTX08 may consist of either the current design or the new one described above.

Current design:

RUTX08 silver housing 1.png
New design:

RUTX08 black housing 1.png
The housing dimensions will not be changed.
Change reasons Design improvement.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUTX08 RUTX08 ****** N/A
Upcoming change date 2024 July
Change impact
Risk assessment Marketing material such as photos might need replacing.
Suggested implementation plan Marketing material regarding the changes will be found at our wiki: https://wiki.teltonika-networks.com/view/RUTX08_Marketing_Material
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.

2023.10.30: Firmware Requirement Change

Starting November 2023 with batch 38, all RUTX08 devices will be manufactured with a new firmware version and will support only firmware version RUTX_R_00.07.05.3 or newer.

Change description
Change type Firmware Requirement Change
Detailed description Starting November 2023 with batch 38, all RUTX08 devices will be manufactured with a new firmware version. They will require firmware version RUTX_R_00.07.05.3 or newer. Downgrading to previous firmware versions will no longer be supported.

Please note that your RUTX08 shipments may include either the prior version or the newly described version above due to stocked devices.

Change reason Support for the new SPI Nand Flash memory
Affected products information
All RUTX08 ****** product codes are affected. No product code changes.
Upcoming change date November 2023, batch 16
Change impact
Risk assessment All risks are firmware-related. Firmware downloads for the device can be found here.

Please note: this product change notification does not affect any previous RUTX08 devices, except newly manufactured RUTX08 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.

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.

2022.10.06: Default password change

All RUTX08 devices manufactured starting from 2022, week 40, will have unique default password.

Change description
Change type Default password change
Detailed description RUTX08 devices manufactured starting from Q4 2022 will have unique default password.
Change reasons Increasing device security
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUTX08 RUTX08 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 40
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 RUTX08 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.

2022.10.06: QSG flyer replacement

Starting from 2022, week 40, RUTX08 routers will come with a new QSG flyer in the packaging.

Change description
Change type Replacement of QSG flyer
Detailed description RUTX08 devices manufactured starting from Q4 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_RUTX08
Previous design:
QSG RUTX08 EN old.png
New design:
QSG RUTX08 EN new.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 RUTX08.
Change reasons Reducing environmental impact.
Affected products information
Model Affected order codes Order code changes
RUTX08 RUTX08 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 40
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.

2022.10.06: Changes in engraving/labeling

Starting from 2022, week 40, RUTX08 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: SN:{{SN}};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:
Rutx08 hd 5.png

Old bottom engraving/labeling:

Networking rutx08 first start gaminio lipdukas v3.png
New top engraving/labeling:
Rutx08 hd 5 new.png

New bottom engraving/labeling:

RUTX08 informacinis lipdukas ant gaminio 62x26mm v2.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
RUTX08 RUTX08 ****** No changes
Upcoming change date 2022, week 40
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.


2020.08.14: changes in bottom labeling

Effective 2020, week 36, RUTX08 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 rutx08 first start gaminio lipdukas v2.png
New version:
RUTX08 informacinis lipdukas ant gaminio 62x26mm v4.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 RUTX** ****** 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.