Wirnet iFemtoCell User Manual

User Manual of Wirnet iFemtoCell

1 Normal conditions of use

The Wirnet iFemtoCell is an indoor LoRa Nano Gateway for IoT chain. It is based on LoRa® technology provided by Semtech Company, it is
compatible and interoperable with existing LoRa LPWAN.
The Wirnet iFemtoCell is declined into three versions to cover different countries and areas around the world:
Geographical area
ISM band
Downstream bandwidth
(Tx of the Wirnet iFemtoCell)
Upstream bandwidth
(Rx of the Wirnet iFemtoCell)
Certifications
Please check the appropriate version for the dedicated country. Contact your reseller if required.
The present document addresses all the above Wirnet iFemtoCell versions.

2 Description of features

Here are the main functionalities of the Wirnet iFemtoCell:
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LongRange support:
o Incorporate LoRa (TM) bidirectional communications technology:
868MHz version  RX: 863- 873MHz , TX: 863-873MHz (according to HW capabilities)
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915MHz version  902-928 MHz ISM band-hybrid mode (according to HW capabilities)
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923MHz version  RX: 915-928 MHz, TX: 915-928MHz (according to HW capabilities)
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o 49 LoRa demodulators over 9 channels + 1 x GFSK
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Embedded, remote and open low power communication station
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Open development framework based on standard Linux OS
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Internet connectivity over Wi-Fi, Ethernet or 3G/4G (with optional USB dongle)
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USB host interface allowing local software upgrade with USB mass-storage key

3 Safety

3.1 Warnings in this manual
Warnings provide important safety informations.
Warnings must be read before any action is taken that poses risks to persons or equipment.
Refers to a critical situation.
WARNING
In case of non-compliance, it may result in property damage.
Refers to useful information during manipulations.
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3.2

Safety instructions

Please read this user manual carefully.
It is an integral part of the described equipment and it must be available at all times.
Wirnet iFemtoCell 868MHz
Europe, Russia
Africa
Middle East, India
863 - 876 MHz
863 - 873MHz
863 - 873 MHz
EN 300 220
Wirnet iFemtoCell 915MHz
North America
Central America
South America with the exception
of Brazil
902 - 928 MHz
902 - 928 MHz
902 - 928 MHz
FCC and IC
CB scheme for: Mexico,
Argentina, Chile, Bolivia,
Colombia, Venezuela, Uruguay,
Peru, Ecuador
Wirnet iFemtoCell 923MHz
Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam,
Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Philippines
Oceania: Australia, New Zealand
Brazil
915 - 928 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
915 - 928 MHz
FCC and EN 300 220
CB scheme for: Japan, Korea, Australia,
Singapore, Indonesia, New-Zealand, Brazil
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