RAK7240V2/RAK7240CV2 WisGate Edge Prime Quick Start Guide

Before installing the gateway outdoors, it is recommended to complete all network and LoRaWAN® settings during indoor pre-configuration.

• Install all antennas before powering on

  NOTE

  For proper operation during indoor pre-configuration, make sure to install all required antennas. If the antenna is not installed, attach a 50 Ω RF load to the port to avoid damage.

• Use PoE as temporary power during indoor configuration

Access the Gateway

In this section, two methods of accessing the gateway are provided to offer different alternatives based on the availability of the required resources.

Wi-Fi AP Mode

By default, the gateway will work in Wi-Fi AP Mode which means that you can find an SSID named like "RAK7240V2_XXXX or RAK7240CV2_XXXX" on your PC's Wi-Fi Network List. "XXXX" is the last two bytes of the Gateway MAC address.

Figure 1: Accessing the gateway via Wi-Fi AP Mode

1. Connect to the gateway’s Wi-Fi.

   NOTE

   No password is required to connect via Wi-Fi.

2. Open a web browser and enter the IP address: 192.168.230.1.

3. On the first login, you must set a login password. The password must:

• At least 12 characters long
• Has at least one special character (!“#$%&\‘()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]^_{|}~)
• Has at least one number
• Has at least one standard Latin letter (used in the English alphabet)

Figure 1: Web UI login page

4. Click Set password to continue. You will be redirected to the LoRaWAN Statistics page.

Figure 1: LoRaWAN statistics page

5. For future logins, use the password you set. The default login username is root.

Figure 1: Login page with set password

WAN Port (Ethernet)

Figure 1: Accessing the gateway via WAN Port (Ethernet)

1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the PoE injector, and the other end to your PC.

2. Set a static IP address on your PC in the same subnet as the gateway:

   NOTE

   The default IP is 169.254.X.X. The last two segments(X.X) are mapped from the last four bits of the MAC address of your gateway. For example, the last four bits of the MAC address are 0F:01, and the IP address is 169.254.15.1. Make sure to manually set the address of your PC to one in the same network (for example, 169.254.15.100).

3. Open the Internet Properties of your PC, and select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Figure 1: Internet properties

4. Select Use the following IP address, and set the PC’s IP address (e.g., 169.254.15.100). Ensure the PC’s IP address is in the same subnet as the gateway (e.g., if the gateway IP is 169.254.15.1, set the PC to 169.254.15.100).

Figure 1: Setting IP address of the PC

In this example, you can access the gateway on the 169.254.15.1 address.

1. In a web browser, enter the gateway's IP (e.g., 169.254.15.1) to access the Web UI.
2. Set the login password following the same rules as in Wi-Fi mode .
3. After setting the password, the LoRaWAN Statistics page will load.
4. Use the username root and your password for future logins.

Connect the Gateway to the Internet

You can connect the gateway to the Internet via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Cellular (for LTE models). Multiple connection types can be configured at the same time.

Wi-Fi

Figure 1: Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi

1. Go to Network > WAN > Wi-Fi.

2. Expand the Wi-Fi section and click on Settings. Ensure the Interface is enabled.

3. Click the Scan button to select your ESSID, or manually enter the ESSID of the network by clicking Enter network (E)SSID manually.

4. Choose the correct Encryption method and enter the appropriate Key.

5. Click Save.

   NOTE

   Assuming you have entered the correct parameter values, you should receive an IP address assigned by your Wi-Fi router's (AP) built-in DHCP server. You can use this new IP address to log in via a web browser (the same way as in AP mode).

   For details, refer to the WisGateOS 2 User Manual > WAN > Wi-Fi .

Figure 1: Wi-Fi settings

Ethernet

Figure 1: Accessing the Internet through Ethernet

• If your gateway is powered via PoE, connect the LAN port of the PoE injector to your router or switch.
• If your gateway is powered via a DC input, connect the ETH (PoE) port of the gateway directly to a router or switch using an Ethernet cable.

tip

The router's DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the gateway. You can use this assigned IP to access the gateway via a web browser.

Figure 1: Default settings

If additional configuration is required, refer to the WisGateOS 2 User Manual > WAN > Ethernet .

Cellular

If your gateway supports LTE and a valid SIM card is inserted, it will automatically connect to the cellular network after the gateway is powered on.

1. If manual APN configuration is needed, go to Network > WAN > Cellular in the Web UI.

2. Expand the Cellular section and click on Settings.

   Figure 1: Cellular Interface Page

For parameter configuration, refer to the WisGateOS 2 User Manual > WAN > Cellular .

NOTE

Make sure that your SIM card is activated and supports data services.

Connect to LoRaWAN® Network Server

Configure your gateway’s work mode to quickly establish a connection with a LoRaWAN® Network Server. The gateway supports three operation modes — Built-in Network Server, Packet Forwarder, and Basics™ Station. For detailed configuration steps and explanations, refer to the LoRa Configuration Guide.