Dual LAN Mini PCs for Business and Industrial Use
A dual LAN mini PC has two Ethernet ports. It connects to two wired networks at the same time, or it runs one network for work and a second for control or monitoring. Business and industrial sites use this setup to separate traffic, add a backup link, or connect a machine to both a plant network and an office network.
Thinvent's Aero mini PC range includes Dual LAN models. The Aero models use Intel Core processors. The Core i7-1255U model has 10 cores, runs up to 4.7 GHz, has 12 MB of cache, and comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB SSD. The Core Ultra 5 125U model has 12 cores, runs up to 4.3 GHz, has 12 MB of cache, and comes with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 256GB SSD. Both Dual LAN models run Ubuntu Linux or Windows 11 Pro, and both use a 12V adapter.
Key Specifications
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | OS |
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| Aero Mini PC (Core i7-1255U) | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16GB DDR4 | 256GB SSD | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC (Core Ultra 5 125U) | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16GB DDR5 | 256GB SSD | Ubuntu Linux |
Both models have no WiFi. Choose a wired network connection when both LAN ports are in use.
Use Cases
Dual LAN mini PCs suit these tasks:
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Network segmentation, with one port on a corporate network and one on a control network
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Kiosks, digital signage and point-of-sale terminals
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Edge computing and machine data collection in factories
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Office workstations that need a wired backup connection
The Thinvent range does not include a model with a Dual LAN port and a Ryzen processor. The Ryzen 5 7430U Treo models have WiFi instead of a second LAN port. The Thinvent range does not include a Dual LAN model with a Celeron or ARM processor either.
Thinvent Dual LAN Mini PCs
Thinvent has Dual LAN mini PCs in the Aero series, with Intel Core i7-1255U and Core Ultra 5 125U processors. For a lower-cost Dual LAN model, choose the Core i7-1255U. For a newer processor with DDR5 memory, choose the Core Ultra 5 125U. Other Aero and Treo models in the range use WiFi or a single LAN port.