RUTX12 Device startup after unexpected shutdown

I am running into a issue with a RUTX12. It seems to randomly reboot and I wasn’t able to figure out a proper reason from the system.log file.

The RUTX12 has been updated and then fully factory reset to see if the issue was in the configuration.

I have my logs set to flash and I would like some assistance with trouble shooting this issue.

ID Date Source Event Group Event type Event
1 18-8-2025 08:18 Startup system notice Device startup completed
39 5-9-2025 15:56 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
40 5-9-2025 15:56 Startup system notice Device startup completed
43 5-9-2025 15:57 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
44 5-9-2025 15:57 Startup system notice Device startup completed
47 5-9-2025 15:57 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
48 5-9-2025 15:57 Startup system notice Device startup completed
51 5-9-2025 15:58 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
52 5-9-2025 15:58 Startup system notice Device startup completed
96 11-9-2025 12:41 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
97 11-9-2025 12:41 Startup system notice Device startup completed
100 11-9-2025 12:41 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
101 11-9-2025 12:41 Startup system notice Device startup completed
104 11-9-2025 12:42 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
105 11-9-2025 12:42 Startup system notice Device startup completed
108 11-9-2025 12:43 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
109 11-9-2025 12:43 Startup system notice Device startup completed
112 11-9-2025 12:44 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
113 11-9-2025 12:44 Startup system notice Device startup completed
151 18-9-2025 14:32 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
152 18-9-2025 14:32 Startup system notice Device startup completed
155 18-9-2025 14:33 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
156 18-9-2025 14:33 Startup system notice Device startup completed
159 18-9-2025 14:34 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
160 18-9-2025 14:34 Startup system notice Device startup completed

Whats your sms config sample?

Like this configuration page … looks like this or not?

SMS messages were set to enabled but the message log shows no recent messages. I have turned off SMS rules now. I’ll monitor the status and post back later this week.

Hello,

Thank you for your inquiry.

To better understand the situation, could you please clarify a few points below?

  1. Did these device shutdowns occur previously, or have they started only recently?
  2. What power supply unit is being used, the default 18 W one or a different model? Have you tried changing the PSU to rule out power-related issues?
  3. Do you have any ping monitoring, scheduled reboot, or any other configuration that could trigger a device reboot under specific circumstances?

Best regards,

Dear Martynas,

Here are the answers to your questions:

  1. These issues started roughly 1~ month ago on this RUTX12 which was placed on-site at one of our customers. The RUTX12 would become unresponsive and would require a manual power cycle to return to normal operation. We wouldn’t be able to access the web interface through LAN or remotely.

  2. The RUX12 is currently being powered by a 24W adapter with model: ASSA67E-120200. I have just checked and we also have a similar power supply with model: SJ-12020044, I’ll try using this and see if this fixes the issue.

  3. Ping/Wget Reboot & Reboot Scheduler are turned off. I have also disabled SMS Utilities as mentioned by Florit. Unless there’s any other default settings that could cause a reboot there should be nothing else triggering them.

I will monitor the situation with the swapped out Power Supply and see if it stays online and functional.

Kind Regard,

Salvador

Status update 23-9:

I’ve not had any “Device startup after unexpected shutdown” messages or lock-ups of the RUT. Network events do still show the Modem dropping and regaining connectivity. Other units don’t seem to exhibit these events.

ID Date Source Event Group Event Type Event
97 23-9-2025 16:21 Health checker network notice IPv4 connectivity restored
96 23-9-2025 16:20 Mobile Data network info Mobile data connected (IPv4, primary modem)
94 23-9-2025 16:20 Network Type network info Joined LTE network (primary modem)
95 23-9-2025 16:20 Network Operator network info Connected to 20408 operator (primary modem)
88 23-9-2025 09:08 Health checker network notice IPv4 connectivity restored
87 23-9-2025 09:07 Mobile Data network info Mobile data connected (IPv4, primary modem)
85 23-9-2025 09:07 Network Type network info Joined LTE network (primary modem)
86 23-9-2025 09:07 Network Operator network info Connected to 20408 operator (primary modem)
84 22-9-2025 19:45 Health checker network notice IPv4 connectivity restored
83 22-9-2025 19:44 Mobile Data network info Mobile data connected (IPv4, primary modem)
81 22-9-2025 19:44 Network Type network info Joined LTE network (primary modem)
82 22-9-2025 19:44 Network Operator network info Connected to 20408 operator (primary modem)
80 22-9-2025 15:30 Health checker network notice IPv4 connectivity restored
79 22-9-2025 15:29 Mobile Data network info Mobile data connected (IPv4, primary modem)
77 22-9-2025 15:29 Network Type network info Joined LTE network (primary modem)
78 22-9-2025 15:29 Network Operator network info Connected to 20408 operator (primary modem)

Bad question did any got a jammer in use?

Looks like that something like a gsm jammer do his work …

As far as I’m aware there are no jammers of any kind here.

On the 26th I got more unexpected shutdown errors so the issue doesn’t seem to be resolved with a different power supply.

ID Date Source Event Group Event Type Event
142 26-9-2025 14:15 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
143 26-9-2025 14:15 Startup system notice Device startup completed
146 26-9-2025 14:16 Startup system info Device startup after unexpected shutdown
147 26-9-2025 14:16 Startup system notice Device startup completed

Hello,

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to check whether the issue with this RUTX12 is still ongoing and if it continues to reboot unexpectedly.

If so, could you please share a few additional details:

  • How many services (VPNs, data to cloud, Modbus, etc.) are running on the unit when the reboot occurs?
  • Do you notice unusually high CPU utilization before or during the shutdowns?
  • Can you test using the original uninterrupted 18 W 4-pin power supply that comes with the router?
  • In what kind of environment is the device operating? Are there any possible vibrations or movements that might cause the power connector pins to loosen?

For testing, it would also be worth flashing the latest stable or newest firmware, preferably without keeping settings, to ensure a clean installation.

If the issue persists, and only this particular unit experiences random power losses among several identical RUTX devices, it might indicate a hardware related fault.

Best regards,

Dear Martynas,

I’m still currently running into issues with the RUTX12.

  • There are no services running on the RUTX12 and not connected to any devices unless I’m connected through one of the LAN ports to monitor check the current status.
  • CPU usage of the system seems to be normal but I’ve not been actively monitoring
  • I don’t have any other powersupplies outside of the two mentioned above. Using the other PSU still results in the same issue.
  • The RUTX12 has been removed from a customer site and is currently on a desk at our office.

I will flash the unit to the new firmware and reset the configuration and see if it continues to do display the same behaviour.

Kind regards,

Salvador

Hello,

Thank you for the update.

If the issue still persists after flashing the latest stable firmware without keeping settings, and you continue to notice the device rebooting irregularly or randomly, please let me know here so we can investigate this unusual behavior more in depth through a private communication channel.

Best regards,

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