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The WisGate Connect is a modular IoT platform for multi-radio access networks and IIoT protocols powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4. It offers the advantages of the flexible and rich Raspberry Pi ecosystem with the reliability of an industrial degree product.

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PPT - WisDM Brochure: Manage Your Gateway Fleet Over The Air PowerPoint Presentation - ID:11233750

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WisDM Brochure: Manage Your Gateway Fleet Over The Air

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We want to make the setup, configuration, and management of your WisGate gateways that much easier. WisDM offers system integrators and solutions providers a way to look after deployed fleet systems anytime, anywhere. Time, money, and effort are all things we hope to use for more important aspects of building our IoT applicationu2014WisDM can do the rest.

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Wisgate Edge Max: Best LoRaWAN Gateway For Quick Outdoor Deployment by Sam Domingo

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Articles

by Sam Domingo Technical and Marketing Content

Looking for a highly reliable yet flexible outdoor LoRa gateway for commercial deployment? Look no further than the RAKwireless WisGate Edge Max! Designed to withstand weather disturbances and other harsh conditions, this LoRaWAN gateway is made with industrial-grade components to ensure safe and reliable usage all year round!

The WisGate Edge Max, as with other LoRa outdoor gateways, are well-suited for various scenarios, such as rapid deployment or customization in terms of its modules and functionality. It features a top-of-the-line LoRa Range and low power consumption for maximum efficiency that can last for years!

Here are just some key features of this device:

Designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions

Customizable package with respect to modules and functionality

Multiple Backhaul connectivity and Power supply options

Top of the line LoRa Range and low power consumption

Up to 5 hours of autonomous work on battery (Battery + Solar Kit optional)

IP67/NEMA-6 industrial-grade enclosure with cable glands

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Articles by Sam Domingo Technical and Marketing Content Looking for a highly reliable yet flexible outdoor LoRa gateway for commercial deployment? Look no further than the RAKwireless WisGate Edge Max ! Designed to withstand weather disturbances and other harsh conditions, this LoRaWAN gateway is made with industrial-grade components to ensure safe and reliable usage all year round!

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RAK833 LPWAN Gateway Concentrator Module | PCIE Sx1301 LoRa Gateway – RAKwireless Store

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RAK833 LPWAN Gateway Concentrator Module

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RAK833 Gateway Module is a complete and cost efficient LoRa gateway solution offering up to 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths. It targeted smart metering fixed networks and IoT applications with up to 500 nodes per square kilometer in moderately interfered environment.

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Go Wireless with the RAK7431 Modbus RS485 to LoRaWAN® Bridge

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In this age of technological revolutions, more and more devices are made completely wireless or at least as wireless as they can be (you still have to plug some of them to electrical sockets if they're not battery-operated). As these wireless devices are rapidly developed, systems in technology also get highly upgraded just like in the case of the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT technologies now continue to increase the performance and productivity of remote industrial and monitoring systems with every innovation.

Among leading IoT solutions providers in the world, RAKwireless is taking an active role in that development! Introducing a new device, the RAK7431 RS485 to LoRaWAN Bridge, RAK wireless empowers you to build an industrial field control system with no cables.

What is RAK7431 and what does it do?

RAK7431 is a nifty little black box designed for industrial applications in an RS485 interface, and its features are waiting for you to unlock.

Most tech-savvy people know that the RS485 serial interface is typically used in the construction of industrial networks that transmit small blocks of information over long distances. It is a fairly old technology but it is still widely used in industrial and building automation, especially in older productions and buildings. The new RAK7431 will bring that old system in the "here and now" of technologies allowing it to benefit from the bigger possibilities in the field.

Specifically, RAK7431 converts the data of RS485 devices to fit the LoRaWAN protocol whose information is sent to the cloud via a standard LoRaWAN gateway. Cloud servers can also actively send data to RS485 terminals to achieve two-way data transmission. The device even converts the data returned by RS485 nodes into LoRa® packets that can be sent to a LoRaWAN gateway in two ways: transparent or packet.

Such a handy tool allows users to monitor and control those devices like a breeze. What used to be a costly and time-consuming cable line network deployment can now be transformed into a rapid and cost-efficient wireless network deployment with the help of RAK7431.

Above all, this RS485 to LoRaWAN converter is equipped with these industry-standard qualities:

LoRaWAN 1.0.3 protocol stack, supports Class A & B & C

Working modes: Polling mode, transparent mode, and packet mode

Remote cloud management of RS485 devices

Can address up to 16 RS485 devices, with up to 32 instruction sets

Industrial grade STM MCU, wide temperature range of operation

Wide range of input voltages, 8~48V DC input

Can power RS485 devices via a dedicated output

Mounting: Wall, DIN rail, and magnetic mounting

Compliant with IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-4, and 18KV HMB ESD protection

RAK7431 can operate in all of the LoRaWAN bands within the standard parameters defined by the LoRa Alliance - providing you long-range spread spectrum communication and high interference immunity whilst minimizing current consumption. Not to mention, its open environment range is 15+ km, and due to modulating characteristics of LoRa, it improves performance even in areas with heavy obstructions. This feature allows for a consistently good signal quality within the confines of large factories, densely populated offices, storehouses, and other places.

Who is it for?

Today's industries are becoming more intelligent and sophisticated, and so should the network devices used in data collection systems. RAK7431 targets professional wireless sensor network applications such as irrigation systems, smart metering, smart cities, building automation, power plants, and so on.

A device like this one can prove helpful in projects where a wired approach is harder, more expensive, or not an option at all. You can even use it is as a replacement for faulty wired communication or to extend the existing network.

What are you waiting for?

Upgrades are coming - can you see them now? Ultimately, RAK7431 converts the RS485 device into a LoRaWAN device which simplifies the IoT installation and reduces its installation and maintenance cost. And this innovation just proves that even the old RS485 systems have a future in the new IoT world. RAK wireless is making sure of that!

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In this age of technological revolutions, more and more devices are made completely wireless or at least as wireless as they can be (you still have to plug some of them to electrical sockets if they're not battery-operated).

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Precautions For The Actual Use of The Radio Head of The Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway – RAKwireless

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Precautions For The Actual Use of The Radio Head of The Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway – RAKwireless

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How IoT is Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic with Its Solutions

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How IoT is Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic with Its Solutions

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The global pandemic that started last March 2020 and persisted in today's time is still totally throwing all of us into disarray. Billions of people who had plans of traveling abroad or at least within their countries are halted and forced to remain at home. Healthcare workers from different medical fields are now obliged to attend to thousands of emergency cases of the same nature each day. Not to mention, they also face the risk of getting infected as they try to save the lives of the same people from whom they can get the virus. In the trading scene, many small to medium enterprises, and even large conglomerates which stood for decades struggled (or even failed for some) to adapt to the new normal. Several of them are severely cutting their losses by axing their employees, selling their assets, and temporarily (or permanently) closing their doors to the world.

Except for most players in the Internet of Things ( IoT). Yes, the IoT industry was also disrupted by the pandemic in a way that its deployment (e.g. installing a 5G mobile infrastructure which was meant to help business operations) got deprioritized as corporate clients attempt to salvage their financial crisis. However, as organizations and institutions resort to operating remotely in hopes of flattening their nation's curve, these same brands and names called on IoT for immediate help. They have realized that leading IoT solutions providers like RAKwireless are essential in continuing and improving their efficiency, quality, and safety. To learn more, listed here below are some of the ways that show how IoT is joining the cause of stopping the spread of coronavirus.

One critical step in flattening the global curve of the spread is to detect in real-time who among us have been exposed to individuals who are suspected and actual carriers of the virus. To do this, a nation must invest in high technology that can create a well-informed connected network of information. And what better technology is available in this application? Indeed, it's IoT. IoT can be employed to capture health data from various locations of infected patients and manage all the data using a virtual management system. For example, in China, a smart mobile app called Close Contact (translated in English) was created to inform civilians of their proximity to a corona-positive virus and urge them to take extra precautions when going outside their homes. As a result, China and other countries that implemented similar apps like Taiwan are already close to stopping the pandemic.

Speeding up COVID-19 Screening and Treatment

IoT not only protects uninfected citizens of pandemic-stricken nations but also assists in executing rapid COVID-19 screening and treatment to everyone, but more especially to suspected and actual infected individuals. In a study conducted by Singh, Javaid, Haleem, & Suman (2020) in India, IoT plays a role in running a proper diagnosis on the arrival of a case at first instance by using smart connected treatment devices. This immediate diagnosis then hastens a patient's recovery and stay in a hospital. In addition, patients with positive cases of the virus can be better informed on their symptoms (thus empowering them to make the right decisions that will quickly better their health) just by receiving real-time information on their vital statistics from a device connected to IoT. In the nearest future, developers even plan to initiate the arrival of an internet-connected hospital.

Continuing fast logistics

Since most of us can't go shopping in markets and malls due to locally implemented stay-at-home orders, the demand for online deliveries of groceries and medical items is soaring high. And although logistics companies are experiencing greater profit than ever before, they can also get overwhelmed with the number of orders they are receiving. They can lose control of their operations and neglect the conditions of their goods, resulting in unnecessary damages. To assist them with this newfound complication, IoT systems for delivery trucks can help inform companies, distributors, and retailers of the real-time condition of the goods inside their vehicles. They can monitor the latest temperature and location of the delivery trucks. In this way, managers can quickly identify and resolve issues even while the vehicle is en route to a client.

Conclusion

As seen above, IoT is unstoppable even in the situation of a global pandemic. Its contributors continued to generate unique solutions to improve our healthcare system, continue business operations, and save lives. However, we all know that these technological efforts can only go so far. The dream of finally overcoming this pandemic ultimately becomes possible through our individual efforts imbued by our general care for one another.

To help fight the pandemic on your own, you can follow these simple steps:

Stay at home and follow local regulations in addressing the pandemic. As much as possible, only go out when you need to and not whenever you want to.

Inform others of current developments in the pandemic by sharing factual reports online.

Only allow visitors in your home, including children adults, if you have a critical reason to do so.

Always wear face masks and if available, face shields, whenever you must go outside. Make sure that you wear your face masks properly (i.e. covering your nose and mouth) as well.

Sanitize yourself and your belongings like your face masks. You can keep your face masks clean by washing them regularly (only if they're washable) and putting them in face mask holders. Using these holders can help stop you from sharing your waste especially after using your mask. To know how to use face mask holders, you can check out this video:

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Deploying a RAK Gateway With LoRa Basics™ Station With TTN and Balena

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RAK's José Marcelino's and Balena's Marc Pous demonstrated deploying RAK's developer gateways with a new reliable and much secure protocol running on top of Balena's container technology
Last July, our solutions architect together with Balena showcased a tutorial for provisioning RAK's developer LPWAN gateways with the newest Packet Forwarder protocol, LoRa Basics™ Station on The Things Network ( TTN). This new protocol utilizes JSON format over WebSockets (TCP based), supports TLS encryption and certificates-based authentication between the gateway and the cloud service bringing much-improved security and reliable data transmission. Many LoRaWAN ® operators as well as the community are now adopting it as a replacement for the long deprecated de facto standard UDP based protocol.

In the tutorial, Marc and José used the following hardware:

Raspberry Pi 4

RAK2245 LPWAN Gateway Concentrator Module at Marc's office in Barcelona, Spain

RAK2287 and respective Pi HAT at José's site in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

microSD card

On the other hand, the software requirements are as follow:

A TTN or The Things Industries account

A free balenaCloud account.

Software to flash an SD card e.g. balenaEtcher

Project code (optional only if the CLI method is used)

From a single Balena application and simple writing of a microSD card, Marc and José demonstrated the secure deployment of two devices in two countries automatically, complete with remote access and monitoring.
"BalenaCloud offers several advantages such as its simplicity in deployment, user-friendliness, and remote management of Linux-based gateways from a single dashboard."
- José Marcelino, Solutions Architect, RAKwireless

With gateways becoming more powerful, demands for added flexibility, security, and edge computing are driving containerization further down the network chain to the LPWAN gateways themselves - this is a trend that RAK is bringing to the IoT market in collaboration with Balena.

If you want to know the full details of the tutorial, you can read it here, but if you want the summarized version, you can also read on.

The tutorial starts with creating an application using the necessary code found in the Basics Station GitHub repository. Simply pressing the "Deploy with balena" button, the service will automatically pull this code to BalenaCloud and create an application.

You can then add a device once your application is generated. José reminds us to be specific in detail so that there won't be any mismatch in the configuration of your application. When everything's set and you see a customized balenaOS image of your device and app, you can download the file to your workstation.

Flashing your SD card comes next and you can perform this using the balenaEtcher. Once done, you can connect your SD card into the Raspberry Pi and turn its power on.

Your device will appear online in the dashboard and that would signal the automatic download of the application you created.

At this step, you can connect to TTN by creating an account and registering your gateway. Paste the EUI (from the tag on your device's dashboard in balenaCloud) into the gateway EUI field in The Things Network console. Input all the data - including your frequency plan, which depends on your geographic location.

José noted that this gateway is created with European frequency and you can always change your LoRaWAN region by changing the TC_URI to the correct LNS server depending on your LoRaWAN region.

Apart from connecting to the community TTN service, you can also use LoRa Basics™ Station with The Things Industries (TTI) - the professional side of TTN - this is the new default protocol there. The Things Industries offers a private, supported service for enterprise customers who desire a solution with an SLA.

If necessary, change the TC_URI to the proper WebSockets URI enabled by your organization.

RAK, Balena, and The Things Network are prominent IoT companies in the world and this latest development highlights the benefits of collaboration amongst industry leaders in IoT. We can expect more breakthroughs to occur soon! By offering easy to use, cost-efficient, high-quality hardware, and software, RAK is committed to supporting people from all backgrounds, bringing their own set of skills and reaping the benefits of IoT. The entire RAK team across eight countries works every day to make sure that IoT is accessible to everyone.

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‍What is in the box?

The package contains a gateway, antenna's, port terminators, mounting brackets and a power-over-ethernet (PoE) injector.

Positioning

The gateway should be placed as high as possible, with as few as possible obstacles in the way. Ideally this is a (radio)tower, but we know this is not always available. Other options are high up on a roof or (light) post. Less ideal but also possible is placement on the side of a high building.

With all locations the main concern should be line of sight to the sensors. LoRa is a technique that can cover great distances, but the more obstacles that are in between the sensors and the gateway, the shorter the range becomes. Obstacles like hills, trees and buildings reflect and block the signal.

We wrote about positioning before in this blog.

‍Placement in a tower

The tower usually provides the best height and the best line of sight to the sensors, as they are often built away from buildings and on top of hills. Gateways in towers are somewhat inaccessible, so it is recommended to test the gateway first before installation.

Placement on a rooftop

Whenever the gateway is placed on a roof, always try to use the roof of the tallest building, as taller buildings in the area might block (a part of) the signal. Also, when the gateway is placed on a large, flat roof, it is also wise to use a mounting stand, as the building the gateway is standing on could potentially block the signal. Make sure to use a weighted stand, so the construction doesn't fall over in heavy weather.

‍Placement on the side of a building

This location is less ideal, since the building is blocking a major part of the signal. Especially when the antenna does not stick out above the roof. This placement can be done when the sensors are only placed on the free side of the gateway. Since the gateway is placed lower, the reach of the gateway could be less.

Placement in a post

Whenever the post is the highest freestanding object in the area it could function similar to a (radio) tower. Usually posts are easier to use, whenever near a field. Be aware of surrounding obstacles potentially blocking the signal.

Installation

Correct assembly is equally important for proper functioning of the gateway. It is important that all antenna slots are in use or terminated before you power the gateway.

Antennas

The three antennas we deliver with the gateway should all be mounted on top. The largest antenna is the LoRa antenna and goes on the left slot. The shorter LTE antennas should be mounted on the middle and right slot. When you screw on the antenna, make sure it is perfectly straight and not skewed (sometimes the antenna tilts a bit during placement).

Port terminator

All three bottom ports should be secured with a 50 Ohm load. These port terminators make sure that the internal electronics do not burn through, whenever the ports are not in use. This is the reason a gateway should not be powered before the ports are closed off.

Power

The gateway is powered by PoE only. This means that the power comes in via the Ethernet cable. This cable should be a CAT 5e or higher. Older cables are not suited for PoE. The cable goes into the PoE slot in the gateway and the PoE slot in the injector. The injector is connected to a 110-220V power outlet.

Whenever the gateway is placed far a way from a power socket you have two options. You could use a long Ethernet cable or you could use a power extension cord to keep the injector close to the gateway. The last option allows you to use a shorter Ethernet cable, but be aware that the injector is not watertight, it should be installed at a dry spot.

Internet connection

The LoRa messages a gateway receives must be sent to our servers. Therefor an active internet connection is needed. This can be achieved via with a SIM Card or an Ethernet connection.

Sim card

For the first option you install a local sim card. This could for instance be a prepaid data card. 1 GB of data should be enough for some months. It depends on how many LoRa devices there are in the vicinity. Be aware that there should be proper 3G/4G coverage in the area the gateway is going to be placed.

Ethernet connection

The other option, plug the PoE injector also to an active LAN port on your local router. For this, another Ethernet cable is needed.

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Test

Before you fully install the gateway it is recommended to test if the internet connection is working. The easiest way to do this is to set up the gateway indoors (or close to final installation spot) and activate a registered Farm21 sensor nearby. Keep the gateway and the sensor a few meters apart; LoRa doesn't work properly on very short distances. After an hour the first measurements should be visible in your Farm21 account.

Final setup

After working is confirmed it is time install the gateway at the desired location. The gateway should be upright, with the three antennas on top. The mounting brackets allow you to attach the gateway to a pole or similar. Make sure the gateway is properly secured. The cables should be guided (with tie wraps) along the pole, so they are not dangling. Also be aware of sharp edges, as especially Ethernet cables are vulnerable to cable breakage.
This post was originally published at https://www.farm21.tech/post/gateway-installation-an-in-depth-guide by Farm21

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07/08/2020 RAK7258 Micro Gateway - RAKwireless Knowledge Hub https://doc.rakwireless.com/rak7258-micro-gateway 1/2 RAK7258 Micro Gateway Product Background The RAK7258 Micro Gateway is a full 8-channel gateway with built-in Ethernet connectivity for a straightforward setup. Additionally, there is an on-board Wi-Fi setup that allows it to be easily con gured via the default Wi-Fi AP mode. As with the other RAKwireless Industrial Gateways, it also supports MQTT Bridge mode, with the option for TLS authentication. Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is supported to serve cases where wall or ceiling mounting is required without the need to install additional power lines. The open source software for the management and con guration of this gateway device is based on OpenWRT. It has a built-in LoRa® packet forwarder and a graphical user interface, allowing for a quick set-up without giving up the freedom of a fully customized solution. The Gateway has Line-of-Sight (LoS) ranges of up to 15 km, while for highly urbanized environments it can cover more than 2 km. IT is a perfect solution for any LoRaWAN® use case scenario. The RAK Micro Gateway package includes a LoRa® antenna, mounting screws, and anchors. It is a full 8-channel gateway with built-in Ethernet connectivity for a straightforward. Figure 1: RAK7258 Micro Gateway Set up Your RAK7258 Micro Gateway Learn More * Projects Using the RAK7258 * Community Resources * RAK7258 Datasheet * RAK7258 Downloadable Files 07/08/2020 RAK7258 Micro Gateway - RAKwireless Knowledge Hub https://doc.rakwireless.com/rak7258-micro-gateway 2/2 Product Features * Full LoRaWAN® 1.0.2 Stack support * 100M base-T Ethernet with PoE (802.3 af) * Multi back-haul backup with Ethernet, WiFi, Cellular (optional LTE Cat 4) * OpenWRT software supports with Web UI for easy con guration and monitoring * Can integrate with both private(Chirpstack) and public (TTN) Network Servers * Built-in LoRaServer for easey deployment of applications and integration of Gateways * TF card for log backup * Support

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‍What is in the box?

The package contains a gateway, antenna's, port terminators, mounting brackets and a power-over-ethernet (PoE) injector.

Positioning

The gateway should be placed as high as possible, with as few as possible obstacles in the way. Ideally this is a (radio)tower, but we know this is not always available. Other options are high up on a roof or (light) post. Less ideal but also possible is placement on the side of a high building.

With all locations the main concern should be line of sight to the sensors. LoRa is a technique that can cover great distances, but the more obstacles that are in between the sensors and the gateway, the shorter the range becomes. Obstacles like hills, trees and buildings reflect and block the signal.

We wrote about positioning before in this blog.

‍Placement in a tower

The tower usually provides the best height and the best line of sight to the sensors, as they are often built away from buildings and on top of hills. Gateways in towers are somewhat inaccessible, so it is recommended to test the gateway first before installation.

Placement on a rooftop

Whenever the gateway is placed on a roof, always try to use the roof of the tallest building, as taller buildings in the area might block (a part of) the signal. Also, when the gateway is placed on a large, flat roof, it is also wise to use a mounting stand, as the building the gateway is standing on could potentially block the signal. Make sure to use a weighted stand, so the construction doesn't fall over in heavy weather.

‍Placement on the side of a building

This location is less ideal, since the building is blocking a major part of the signal. Especially when the antenna does not stick out above the roof. This placement can be done when the sensors are only placed on the free side of the gateway. Since the gateway is placed lower, the reach of the gateway could be less.

Placement in a post

Whenever the post is the highest freestanding object in the area it could function similar to a (radio) tower. Usually posts are easier to use, whenever near a field. Be aware of surrounding obstacles potentially blocking the signal.

Installation

Correct assembly is equally important for proper functioning of the gateway. It is important that all antenna slots are in use or terminated before you power the gateway.

Antennas

The three antennas we deliver with the gateway should all be mounted on top. The largest antenna is the LoRa antenna and goes on the left slot. The shorter LTE antennas should be mounted on the middle and right slot. When you screw on the antenna, make sure it is perfectly straight and not skewed (sometimes the antenna tilts a bit during placement).

Port terminator

All three bottom ports should be secured with a 50 Ohm load. These port terminators make sure that the internal electronics do not burn through, whenever the ports are not in use. This is the reason a gateway should not be powered before the ports are closed off.

Power

The gateway is powered by PoE only. This means that the power comes in via the Ethernet cable. This cable should be a CAT 5e or higher. Older cables are not suited for PoE. The cable goes into the PoE slot in the gateway and the PoE slot in the injector. The injector is connected to a 110-220V power outlet.

Whenever the gateway is placed far a way from a power socket you have two options. You could use a long Ethernet cable or you could use a power extension cord to keep the injector close to the gateway. The last option allows you to use a shorter Ethernet cable, but be aware that the injector is not watertight, it should be installed at a dry spot.

Internet connection

The LoRa messages a gateway receives must be sent to our servers. Therefor an active internet connection is needed. This can be achieved via with a SIM Card or an Ethernet connection.

Sim card

For the first option you install a local sim card. This could for instance be a prepaid data card. 1 GB of data should be enough for some months. It depends on how many LoRa devices there are in the vicinity. Be aware that there should be proper 3G/4G coverage in the area the gateway is going to be placed.

Ethernet connection

The other option, plug the PoE injector also to an active LAN port on your local router. For this, another Ethernet cable is needed.

‍

‍

Test

Before you fully install the gateway it is recommended to test if the internet connection is working. The easiest way to do this is to set up the gateway indoors (or close to final installation spot) and activate a registered Farm21 sensor nearby. Keep the gateway and the sensor a few meters apart; LoRa doesn't work properly on very short distances. After an hour the first measurements should be visible in your Farm21 account.

Final setup

After working is confirmed it is time install the gateway at the desired location. The gateway should be upright, with the three antennas on top. The mounting brackets allow you to attach the gateway to a pole or similar. Make sure the gateway is properly secured. The cables should be guided (with tie wraps) along the pole, so they are not dangling. Also be aware of sharp edges, as especially Ethernet cables are vulnerable to cable breakage.
This post was originally published at https://www.farm21.tech/post/gateway-installation-an-in-depth-guide by Farm21

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Gateway Installation - An In-Depth Guide

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The package contains a gateway, antenna's, port terminators, mounting brackets and a power-over-ethernet (PoE) injector. The gateway should be placed as high as possible, with as few as possible obstacles in the way. Ideally this is a (radio)tower, but we know this is not always available.

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You know (or you will know after reading this) that there are not 1 or 2 technologies and protocols in the Internet of Things. They all have their strengths and weaknesses and today we will discuss that for the main players in the game.

To not waste too much time in rambling about every protocol's functions we will use the nifty and smart S.W.O.T. analysis system. S.W.O.T. like in Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and T hreads, right? Right.

Refer to the image on the above to get an idea on how SWOT looks like. It is that simple.

So, let us start going through some of the potential contenders in the IoT arena. Naturally they all have their distinct advantages and disadvantages, thus there is no panacea for the ailments of IoT deployments. The good news is some are better than others and LoRaWAN in particular is the champ in a number of areas, so read on to get a better understanding.

Zigbee

Now, let us start with Zigbee. If you're using any smart home technology, there's a good chance it runs on Zigbee. A wireless communication protocol designed to underpin everything from thermostats to lightbulbs. Zigbee was introduced by the Zigbee Alliance, a group that includes Amazon, Samsung, Huawei, Qualcomm, and Toshiba, not to mention many of the other biggest companies in the home appliances sector and energy and consumer technology industries. More importantly, it's fast becoming the standard wireless protocol that smart home devices use to communicate. Plus it has been around for some time, so some of the initial issues that plague every technology have already been cleared and it is now stable and robust.
The little table here will show us what is good and what is not so good about Zigbee:

- It uses less power than Wi-Fi (its main competitor). - It's designed to support hundreds of devices on a network.

- You could use bidirectional command-and-control functionality, but to work appropriately, network density would need to be high.
- The network is not available everywhere (not a public network in any means).

- You can use a wide range of devices from different manufacturers without needing a specific hub for each (interoperability is good).

- Something that can cause problems is all your devices running over the same 2.4GHz wireless band.

LoRa is the better option if you need true bidirectionality because of the symmetric link. Better command-and-control functionality. You can set up and manage your own network. The open standard has the potential to be flexible because it's not going to be driven by a specific company.

Next, we will discuss Wi-Fi. Pretty much everyone knows what Wi-Fi is. Wi-Fi is a family of radio technologies commonly used for wireless local area networking (WLAN) of devices. It is based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards. We will not delve deep in its many variations, simply examine what its core functionalities are.
Here are the strengths and weaknesses of Wi-Fi in light of its newest standard:

- It works directly with a router and doesn't need a special hub. Nowadays there isn't a single household in developed countries that lacks one.

- Uses a lot of power.
- Having too many devices on a single home network isn't always such a great idea for performance or stability.
- Range can also be an issue across larger areas.

- At close range, some versions of Wi-Fi, running on suitable hardware, can achieve speeds of over 1 Gbit/s. The only solution where High Speed data is a must.

- It is potentially more vulnerable to attack than wired networks because anyone within range of a network with a wireless network interface controller can attempt access.

WiFi doesn't really classify in the race between IoT technologies. LoRa and the others are far more superior with its low power consumption and wider area network.

How about Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)?

It is a version of Bluetooth designed for lower-powered devices that use less data. To conserve power, BLE remains in sleep mode except when a connection is initiated. This makes it ideal for wearable fitness trackers and health monitors. Bluetooth itself if wildly known as of its uses so let us quickly do a SWOT analysis on BLE:

- Consuming extremely low amounts of power.
- Remains in sleep mode constantly except for when a connection is initiated.
- One of the most compatible options for IoT.

- If it is used more frequently the power consumption and battery life drops drastically.
- Short-range wireless connectivity.
- Without backhaul there is lack of two-way communication

- It is used for applications that do not need to exchange large amounts of data.

- Pretty much none.

LoRa, often referred to as a low-power wide-area-network (LPWAN), provides secure, bidirectional data transfer and communications with IoT networks over long distances for years without a battery change. It can send and receive signals up to 10 miles, and that distance can extend to hundreds of miles with repeaters, if needed. LoRa works well as a complement for BLE in battery-powered networks of IoT devices because it can operate for an extended time on a battery and requires very infrequent maintenance - just like BLE. They are a great team actually.

Narrowband Internet of Things

(NB-IoT) is a Low Power Wide Area Network ( LPWAN) radio technology standard developed by 3GPPto enable a wide range of cellular devices and services. The specification was frozen in 3GPP Release 13 ( LTE Advanced Pro), in June 2016. Other 3GPP IoT technologies include eMTC(enhanced Machine-Type Communication) and EC-GSM-IoT.

NB-IoT focuses specifically on indoor coverage, low cost, long battery life, and high connection density. NB-IoT uses a subset of the LTE standard, but limits the bandwidth to a single narrow-band of 200kHz. It uses OFDMmodulation for downlink communication and SC-FDMA for uplink communications.

- Uses the existing cellular network infrastructure.
- Great range.

- Expensive end-user hardware.
- Not suitable for small scale deployment

- Perfect for deployment in dense urban environments
- One of the main solutions for smart cities

- Expensive due to subscription costs.
- Not sutable for suburban deployment (farms).

Many technology articles compare LoRA and NB-IoT technologies as if they were battling it out for dominance in the IoT market. In reality, these technologies are two branches within an emerging technology ecosystem. Similar to WiFi and Bluetooth, they will most likely to diverge into different niches, rather than directly compete with each other. LoRa and NB-IoT both operate within LPWAN technology. They are two major standards for low-power IoT devices.

Both LoRa and NB-IoT standards were developed to improve security, power efficiency, and interoperability for IoT devices. Each features bidirectional communication (meaning the network can send data to the IoT device, and the IoT device can send data back), and both are designed to scale well, from a few devices to millions of devices. But overall the target group of users seems to be different, hence their differences may be strengths or weaknesses, depending on the point of view.

After all, it turns out that there is not much battle here. Every product is suitable for something different and the choice depends entirely on the users' needs. To top it off, here is a quick diagram to show it simpler, where the green is the better choice:

Special Thanks to our Author Vladislav Yordanov

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION RAK7240 OUTDOOR LPWAN GATEWAY Network Configuration 1. WAN Interface Figure 1: WAN Interface Configuration The user can check the Status (Uptime, IPv4 Address, etc.), or configure the protocol to be used in connecting to your provider's network. The following options are available: DHCP/PPPoE/static IP address. Additionally, one can set the Gateway metric (how high is this interface in the connectivity priority) and the MTU size (1500 standard). Flipping the DNS switch allows you to enter a custom DNS server address. 2. Cellular Network Configuration Figure 2: Cellular Interface Configuration The same statistics as with the WAN Interface are available. It is here that you set the APN, User, and Password. The Gateway metric determines the priority of this interface, compared with the other connectivity options. The lower the value the higher the priority. 3.Wi-Fi Figure 3: Wi-Fi Configuration Enabling/Disabling the Wi-Fi is done from this page via the blue button at the top. Additionally, you can pick a radio channel or leave it on Auto configuration. The Wi-Fi can work in one of two modes: Access Point: By default, there is no password. One can access the Web UI via the IP address: 192.168.230.1 once connected to the AP. The SSID is "RAK7240_XXXX" by default. Note: If you swipe the Hidden slider, the SSID will not be advertised. 4. Firewall You can configure a number of settings including, but not limited to: Zones, Port Forwarding, NAT, etc. Figure 4: Firewall 5. Diagnostics Figure 5:Diagnostics The connection diagnostic tools are in this section: Ping, Traceroute, Nslookup. You can enter either an URL or an IP Address in the text box and execute the command with the button. Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported. The results are conveniently displayed in a CLI box. 6. Ping Watchdog Figure 6: Ping Watchdog Ping Watchdog monitors the quality of network links by constantly pinging the specified IP Address or Domain name on the specified uplink network interface. When network link failures are detected, scheduled measures are taken automatically. Those include: Interface restart, Interface priority reduction, Device restart, etc. Note: Reducing the priority of an uplink interface only works when the Gateway uses both Ethernet and Cellular as uplink methods at the same time. The WAN interface represents the Ethernet uplink interface and WAN represents the LTE cellular network uplink interface. For example if Ping Watchdog is enabled for both uplink interfaces at the same time and the response to degradation of the link quality is set as Increase Gateway Metric the two uplink interfaces work as backups for each other. In the event of significant degradation on one, the Gateway switches to the other. The Gateway Metric determines the priority of interfaces. The default value can be adjusted in the Network menu for the corresponding interface. The lower the Gateway metric, the higher the priority of the link. https://doc.rakwireless.com/rak7240-outdoor-lpwan-gateway/network-configuration Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co., Ltd. E: inquiry@rakwireless.com T: +86-755-86108311 www.rakwireless.com

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Network Configuration of RAK7240 Outdoor LPWAN Gateway

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RAK7243C Pilot Gateway | LoRa TTN Solution | Smart Choice for Cloud Deployment – RAKwireless Store

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RAK7243C Pilot Gateway | LoRa TTN Solution | Smart Choice for Cloud Deployment – RAKwireless Store

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Looking for a device that will help you to successfully deploy cloud gateway? You may need to see this! The RAK7243C is a fully fledged 8-channel LoRaWAN Gateway. You can use the device for various small and large scale projects, including indoor and outdoor cloud deployment.

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RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway – RAKwireless Store

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RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway – RAKwireless Store

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Product Description

The RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway is a device that consists of a Raspberry Pi 4, a RAK2245 Pi HAT, which includes a GPS module and a Heat Sink for better performance and thermal heat dissipation management, and an optional RAK2013 Cellular Pi HAT. Its housing is entirely built from aluminum.

The built-in RAK2245 Pi HAT uses the SX1301 RF front-end chip from Semtech, which is a powerful LoRa® digital processing engine. It is able to receive up to 8 LoRa® packets simultaneously sent with different spreading factors on different channels and available in multiple variants so it can be used for all LoRa Alliance® frequency bands. This unique capability allows for innovative network architectures to be implemented, which is advantageous over other short-range systems. The built-in RAK2013 Cellular Pi HAT is based on the EG95 from Quectel, which is an LTE CAT4 module optimized specifically for M2M and IoT applications.

The RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway is a Class A and C compliant that is ideal for prototyping, proof-of-concept demonstrations or for the evaluation of future deployment scenarios. It includes a ready to use Firmware based on Raspbian OS, which makes it possible to connect the Gateway to any standard LoRaWAN® Server. It is developer-friendly as the large Raspbian OS community is a well-established one. It is especially suited to addressing a variety of applications like Smart Grids, Intelligent Farms, and other IoT Enterprise applications.

Complete documentation of this product can be found on our website documentation page.

To know the difference between EG95-E and EG95-NA, please refer to the following table:

* Certifications are for the RAK2013 Cellular Pi HAT Module only, not the whole device.

Key Features

Refreshed Case design with a new MCU (Raspberry Pi4)

Preassembled, fully functioning LPWAN developer gateway

Full LoRaWAN® Stack support (version 1.0.2)

Supports for 8 channels and spreading factors (SF7-SF12)

Band support: 433MHz, 470MHz, 865MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz, 920MHz, 923MHz

Tx Power: 27 dBm Max

RX Sensitivity: -139dBm

Integrates Ublox MAX-7Q GPS module

Quectel EG95 LTE module

Package Contents

non-LTE Variant

1unit RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway

1pc LPWAN Antenna

1pc GPS Antenna

1pc Power Adaptor

1pc SD Card

LTE Variant

1unit RAK7244C LPWAN Developer Gateway

2x LTE Antenna

1pc LoRa® Antenna

1pc GPS Antenna

1pc Power Adaptor

1pc SD Card

Package Details

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The RAK7244 LPWAN Developer Gateway is a device that consists of a Raspberry Pi 4, a RAK2245 Pi HAT, which includes a GPS module and a Heat Sink for better performance and thermal heat dissipation management, and an optional RAK2013 Cellular Pi HAT. Its housing is entirely built from aluminum.

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RAK7258 Micro Gateway | LoRa Gateway For IoT Commercial Deployment – RAKwireless Store

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RAK7258 Micro Gateway | LoRa Gateway For IoT Commercial Deployment – RAKwireless Store

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The RAK7258 Micro Gateway supports LoRa MQTT Bridge mode, with the option for TLS authentication. You can now buy LoRa gateway that a built-in LoRa packet forwarder and a graphical user interface, allowing for a quick set-up. Want to know more?

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RAK7249 DIY Outdoor Gateway | Best LoRaWAN Gateways | Low-cost DIY Solutions – RAKwireless Store

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RAK7246 LPWAN Developer Gateway – RAKwireless Store

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RAK7246 LPWAN Developer Gateway – RAKwireless Store

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Product Description

#RAK7246G

The RAK7246G is a LoRaWAN® developer gateway with GPS function. It is a device composed of a the RAK2246 Pi HAT LPWAN Concentrator module and Raspberry Pi Zero W.

This concentrator module is a Class A and C compliant based on Semtech® SX1308 chip, which allows for simultaneous reception over 8 LoRa channels.

RAK7246G is an ideal choice for prototype design, concept verification and demonstrations, development evaluation and other scenarios. It is developer-friendly due to its minimalistic design that reduces cost and allows for easily accessing the internals. It is easy to set-up, which makes it a good choice for both experienced and novice LoRa specialists.

#RAK7246

The RAK7246 is a LoRaWAN® developer gateway is the model without the GPS function. It is a device composed of a the RAK2246 Pi HAT LPWAN Concentrator module and Raspberry Pi Zero W.

This c oncentrator module is a Class A and C compliant based on Semtech® SX1308 chip, which allows for simultaneous reception over 8 LoRa channels.

RAK7246 is an ideal choice for prototype design, concept verification and demonstrations, development evaluation and other scenarios. It is developer-friendly due to its minimalistic design that reduces cost and allows for easily accessing the internals. It is easy to set-up, which makes it a good choice for both experienced and novice LoRa specialists.

Product Documentation

You can find our documentation for this product on this link. To download and see instructions for installing the Precompiled Firmware Image to your SD Card, please use this link.

You can find gateway comparsion table of Raspberry Pi Platform here.

Key Features

Using SX1308 baseband processor, full 8 uplink channels and 1 downlink channel LoRaWAN® Gateway;

Built-in Ublox MAX-7Q GPS module;

The Pre-installed radiator guarantees stable thermal performance

Tx max 20dbm, Rx min -139dbm @ SF12 at 125kHz;

Covers the entirety of the LoRa high-frequency band space: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923;

Power supply 5V / 2.5A (power adapter sold separately).

Key Features

UsingSX1308baseband processor, full 8 uplink channels and 1 downlink channel LoRaWAN® Gateway;

The Pre-installed radiator guarantees stable thermal performance

Tx max20dbm, Rx min-139dbm@ SF12 at 125kHz;

Covers the entirety of the LoRa high-frequency band space: RU864, IN865, EU868, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923;

Power supply 5V / 2.5A (power adapter sold separately).

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Package Details

Product Dimensions: 96mm x 66mm x 47mm

Enclosure Material: Acrylic

Ingress Protection Rating: IP30

Package Inclusions

#RAK7246

1x RAK7246 LPWAN Developer Gateway (RAK2246 and Raspberry Pi Zero W inside)

1x LoRa Antenna

1x 16GB TF Card with pre-installed firmware

1x USB Cable (You can use your own power adapter, in case you don't have one you canadd this power adapterto your cart)

1x RAK7246G LPWAN Developer Gateway (RAK2246 and Raspberry Pi Zero W inside)

1x LoRa Antenna

1x GPS Antenna

1x 16GB TF Card with pre-installed firmware

1x USB Cable (You can use your own power adapter, in case you don't have one you can add this power adapter to your cart)

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The RAK7246G is a LoRaWAN™ Developer gateway with GPS function. It is a device composed of a the RAK2246 Pi HAT LoRaWAN™ Concentrator module and Raspberry Pi Zero W. The RAK2246 Pi HAT is based on a Semtech SX1308 chip, which allows for simultaneous reception over 8 LoRa channels, which cover the entirety of the international high-frequency LoRaWAN™ space.