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RAK7240 Quick Start Guide
Prerequisites
What Do You Need?
1. RAK7240 WisGate Edge Prime
2. A Windows/Mac OS/Linux Computer
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WARNING
The SIM card slot of the cellular versions is not hot-swappable. Make sure the gateway is switched off
before inserting or ejecting the SIM card.
What's Included in the Package?
NOTE
The number of antennas depends on what you order. Refer to the store for more information.
Product Configuration
Gateway Installation Guide
For details about the interfaces and connectors of RAK7240 WisGate Edge Prime Gateway enclosure, refer to the
Datasheet.
Installation
Figure 1: RAK7240 WisGate Edge Prime
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- Page 1 Documentation Center RAK7240 Quick Start Guide Prerequisites What Do You Need? 1. RAK7240 WisGate Edge Prime 2. A Windows/Mac OS/Linux Computer ⚠ WARNING The SIM card slot of the cellular versions is not hot-swappable. Make sure the gateway is switched off before inserting or ejecting the SIM card.
- Page 2 Documentation Center There are two options for installing the RAK7240 WisGate Edge Prime Gateway: Pole Mounting 1. Fix the installation kit at the bottom of the device with four M5*8 screws. Figure 2: Fixing the Installation Kit to the RAK7240 2.
- Page 3 Documentation Center Figure 4: RAK7240 wall mounting dimensions 2. Using the tapping screws, attach the device to the wall. Figure 5: Fixing RAK7240 to a wall Weather Protection To better protect the Ethernet cable gland and the antenna connector from the weather, you need to cover them with PVC tape.
- Page 4 Documentation Center Figure 6: Wrapping with PVC tape 2. Cut off about 50 cm waterproof tape. Stretch it to double the length, and wrap three layers around the connector with a 50% overlap. Hold the tape in place with your hand for a few seconds. Figure 7: Wrapping with waterproof tape 3.
- Page 5 Documentation Center First and foremost, screw on the antennas. All 5 of them should be installed, two (2) antennas on the bottom (Wi- Fi, GPS) and three (3) on the top (LoRa, LTE) WARNING ⚠ Do not power the device if any antenna port has been left open. In case you do not desire to use one or more antenna features, make sure to terminate the port with a 50 Ohm load.
- Page 6 Documentation Center Figure 10: Accessing the Gateway via Wi-Fi AP Mode WAN Port (Ethernet) Connect the Ethernet cable to the port marked “ETH” on the Gateway and the other end to the PoE port of the PoE injector. Connect the LAN port of the PoE injector to your PC. The default IP is 169.254.X.X.
- Page 7 Documentation Center Figure 12: Accessing the Internet using Wi-Fi Go into the Network>Wi-Fi Menu and make sure to enable the Wireless Client as it is disabled initially. Enter or click "Scan" to choose your ESSID, select the right Encryption method and enter the correct Key. Figure 13: Connect through Wi-Fi Credentials NOTE Assuming you have entered the correct parameter values you should get an IP address assigned by your...
- Page 8 Documentation Center Figure 14: Accessing the Internet through Ethernet Connect the Ethernet cable to the port marked “ETH” on the Gateway and the other end to the PoE port of the PoE injector. Connect the LAN port of the PoE injector to your router. The router’s DHCP server should assign an IP Address to the Gateway.
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