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RAKwireless RAK7249 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 Industrial Outdoor LoRa Gateway RAK7249 Quick Start Guide www.rakwireless.com info@rakwireless.com...
  • Page 2: First Time Power Up

    First Time Power Up Step 1: Attach the antennas First and foremost screw on the antennas. All 5 of them should be installed (WiFi, LoRa, LTE on the top, and GPS on the bottom). Note: Do not power the device if the antenna port has been left open (not connected to the antenna).
  • Page 3 Your Gateway should now be registered with TTN and you should be able to forward LoRa packets. Note: By Default the Gateway is set to connect to TTN (using it as its LoRa Network server). For detailed information about advanced configuration options refer to the Configuration Guide via the link: https://www.rakwireless.com/en/download/LoRa/DIY-Gateway-RAK7249...
  • Page 4: Package Content

    Package Content Gateway Device Mounting Kit PoE Injector GPS WiFi LoRa Casing and Ports...
  • Page 5 Assembly The gateway has already assembled before shipment. Also you can refer to the guide or video of the assembly procedure in case you want to know how to put the components together. Please email us for the guide and video. Mounting Step 1: Fix the device bracket to the backside of the enclosure with four M6x12 screws...
  • Page 6 Connect the clamp and the bracket on the backside of the casing with hexagonal bolts M6x30, washers and nuts Note: All the necessary components (bolts, washers, buts) come with the mounting kit. Contact Us Support center: https://forum.rakwireless.com/ Email us: info@rakwireless.com...
  • Page 7 Specifications for DIY Enterprise LoRa Gateway WisDevice Series RAK7249 Version V1.4 | July 2019 www.RAKwireless.com Visit our website for more documents. 15 PAGES...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    7249 Table of Contents Overview..............................4 1.1 Introduction............................4 1.2 Main Features............................ 4 DIY Enterprise Gateway..........................5 2.1 Main Board............................5 2.2 Enclosure............................6 2.3 Backup Battery...........................6 2.4 Accessories............................6 DIY Configuration.............................7 Hardware Interfaces..........................8 Product Specifications........................... 9 5.1 Main Specifications..........................9 5.2 RF Specifications..........................10 5.2.1 WiFi Radio Specifications....................
  • Page 9 7249 List of Tables Table 1 | DIY Configuration.........................7 Table 2 | Main Specifications........................9 Table 3 | WiFi Radio Specifications......................10 Table 4 | LoRa Radio Specifications....................... 10 Table 5 | LEDs Status Description......................13 List of Figures Figure 1 | DIY Enterprise Gateway......................5 Figure 2 | Hardware Interfaces - Front......................
  • Page 10: Overview

    7249 Overview Introduction The Enterprise Grade DIY outdoor Gateway is an ideal product for IoT commercial deployment. It contains the Main Board, Operator-grade waterproof enclosure, backup battery and mounting accessories. The hardware main board completely integrates the WIFI, 4G, GPS and PoE main supply with an integrated back-up battery. The firmware implements a fully featured LoRaWAN™...
  • Page 11: Diy Enterprise Gateway

    7249 DIY Enterprise Gateway Create your own Enterprise Gateway using the supplied building Blocks: Main Board   Enclosure Backup Battery   Accessories Main Board Enclosure Backup Battery Mounting Kit PoE Injector GPS WiFi LoRa Figure 1 | DIY Enterprise Gateway Note: All the pictures are just for reference, if any discrepancy, please adhere to the actural product instead.
  • Page 12: Enclosure

    7249  LoRa concentrator Standard version with 8 channel Gateway and also support Max.16 channel Gateway. Tx Power is up to 27dBm and Rx sensitivity is down to -142dBm.  4G Cellular Quectel EG95 for CAT4 cellular network.  L70 GPS Module ...
  • Page 13: Diy Configuration

    7249 DIY Configuration The bellow table shows the main board configurations of the DIY Enterprise Gateway. Part Number 8 Channel 16 channel Cat4 Cellular WIFI Battery Backup SX1301 SX1301 RAK7249-0x-14x √ √ √ √ RAK7249-1x-14x √ √ √ √ RAK7249-2x-14x √...
  • Page 14: Hardware Interfaces

    7249 Hardware Interfaces Figure 2 | Hardware Interfaces - Front Figure 3 | Hardware Interfaces - Rear...
  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    7249 Product Specifications Main Specifications Feature Specifications Computing  MT7628, DDR2RAM 128MB  Frequency: 2.400-2.4835GHz(802.11b/g/n) WIFI Feature  RX Sensitivity: -95dBm (Min), TX Power: 20dBm (Max)  Operation Channels: 2.4GHz: 1-13  SX1301 Mini PCIe card (connects maximum of two), 8Channels (Optional: 16channels) ...
  • Page 16: Rf Specifications

    7249 RF Specifications WiFi Radio Specifications 5.2.1 Feature Specifications Wireless Standard • IEEE 802.11b/g/n Operating Frequency • ISM band: 2.412~2.472(GHz) Operation Channels • 2.4GHz: 1-13 Transmit Power • 802.11b (The max. power may be 19dBm@ 1Mbps different depending on 19dBm@ 11Mbps local regulations) •...
  • Page 17: Software Specifications

    7249 Software Specifications LoRa 5.3.1  Supports class A, B & C  Supports LoRaWAN protocol  country code setup Supports  TX power setup Supports  data logger Supports  statistics Supports  Supports location setup  erver address & port setup Supports s Network 5.3.2...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    7249 Block Diagram Figure 4 | Block Diagram Main Board Overview Figure 5 | Circuit Board...
  • Page 19: Table 5 | Leds Status Description

    7249 The RAK7249 mainboard provide a Reset key and 6* LEDs for status indication.The The function of the Reset key is as follows: Short press: Restart the Gateway; Long press (5s and above): Restore Factory Settings; The status of the LEDs is described as below. Please refer to the printing of the LEDs on the mainboard.
  • Page 20: Configure The Gateway

    For more information about the WEB Management platform and the configuration guide of the gateway, please refer to this document: RAK_LoRaWAN_Industrial_Gateway_Configuration_Guide Contact Information Please contact us if you need technical support or want to know more information. Support center: https://forum.rakwireless.com/ Email us: info@rakwireless.com...
  • Page 21: Revision History

    Terry & Penn Jose & Jeff About RAKwireless: RAKwireless is the pioneer in providing innovative and diverse cellular and LoRa connectivity solutions for IoT edge devices. It's easy and modular design can be used in different IoT applications and accelerate time-to-market.
  • Page 22: Product Description

    DIY Enterprise Gateway WisDevice Series RAK7249 Product Description The Enterprise Grade DIY outdoor Gateway is an ideal product for IoT commercial deployment. It contains the Main Board, Operator-grade waterproof enclosure, backup battery and mounting accessories. The hardware main board completely integrates the WIFI, 4G, GPS and PoE main supply with an integrated back-up battery.
  • Page 23 DIY Enterprise Gateway WisDevice Series RAK7249 Enclosure Main Board CPU:RAK634 Module(MT7628 inside) IP67 waterproof white color. RAM:128MB DDR2 Interface: 5 x N-Type connectors for Antenna,1 PoE Flash:16MB port and 1 reserve port. WIFI: 2x2 MIMO 802.11b/g/n Weight (with cable): approximately 70.54oz (2kg).
  • Page 24: Key Features

    For more information, please visit Rakwireless website at www.rakwireless.com. Copyright © 2018 Shenzhen Rakwireless Technology Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. Rakwireless, RAK logo, and WisKeyTM logo are registered trademarks of Shenzhen Rakwireless Technology Co. Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Revision: V1.1...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    LTE Antenna Features 698~960MHz/1710~2690MHz • Vertically polarized monopole • 3dBi Max Gain • High efficiency • Specifications 698~960MHz/1710~2690MHz Frequency (MHz) Gain (dBi) ≤ 3.0 VSWR Efficiency 360° Beamwidth 50Ω Impedance (Ohms) Polarization Vertical Max Input Power Radome Body White Fiber glass N-Type Male Connector Փ...
  • Page 26: Mechanical Specifications

    LTE Antenna Mechanical Specifications 1. N Type connector 2. Coaxial cable 3. PCB 4. Փ 20 x 182 x2.0mm fiber glass 5. Փ 22.1 x 12mm antenna cap VSWR The S11 test report is shown as Figure below.
  • Page 27 LTE Antenna...
  • Page 28 LTE Antenna Efficiency vs Gain...
  • Page 29 GPS Antenna Features 1559~1577MHz • High gain and high efficiency • Designed with LNA (Lightning Protection, Antistatic) • Widely used in power, base station and other time-service places • Specifications Frequency 1559~1577MHz Gain 28±2dB typ Voltage DC 3±0.3V Current ≤10mA@3V Noise Figure 1.5dB max Bandwidth...
  • Page 30 GPS Antenna Mechanical Specifications N-Type Male Connector...

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