Table of Contents What is a Watchdog Timer (WDT)? How the Watchdog Timer Works Common Watchdog Types in Industrial Routers 3.1 Software Watchdog 3.2 Hardware Watchdog 3.3 Network Watchdog Core Functions of Watchdog in Industrial Routers Typical Application Scenarios Watchdog Configuration and Best Practices Watchdog Integration with Remote Device Management (RMS/NMS) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is a Watchdog Timer (WDT)? The Watchdog Timer (WDT) is a hardware or sof