WisMesh Station

Overview

The WisMesh Station is a ready-to-deploy node designed to extend and strengthen Meshtastic networks. Built on the Raspberry Pi 4B platform and powered by the WisMesh Pi HAT (RAK6421), it integrates a LoRa transceiver and the RAK12501 GNSS GPS module to provide reliable long-range LoRa communication with precise location tracking.

The RAK6421 is fully compliant with the Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification and includes an independent EEPROM for storing metadata and device tree information. This enables Meshtastic firmware to automatically detect and configure connected hardware modules for simplified deployment and operation.

WisMesh Station is available in two variants based on the LoRa module used:

RAK8622 (WisMesh Station) – equipped with the RAK13300 LoRa module with up to 22 dBm transmit power
RAK8623 (WisMesh Station High Power) – equipped with the RAK13302 LoRa module with up to 30 dBm transmit power

With modular plug-and-play support for LoRa radios, GNSS, and additional peripherals, WisMesh Station is ideal for building Meshtastic routers, sensor gateways, remote monitoring systems, and LoRa development or test platforms.

Whether deployed as a fixed relay for community mesh networks or as a gateway for remote sensor monitoring, WisMesh Station provides a flexible platform for always-on Meshtastic infrastructure.

NOTE

Ensure the antenna is connected before powering on the device to avoid damage to the LoRa transceiver.

Model Variants

RAK8622 (WisMesh Station): Raspberry Pi 4B + RAK6421 + RAK12501 + RAK13300 LoRa module
RAK8623 (WisMesh Station High Power): Raspberry Pi 4B + RAK6421 + RAK12501 + RAK13302 LoRa module

RAK8622 is suitable for standard Meshtastic deployments where typical range and lower power operation are sufficient, while RAK8623 is intended for extended range or challenging RF environments requiring higher transmit power.