RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite Datasheet
Overview
Description
The RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite is a full 8-channel gateway with built-in Ethernet connectivity for a straightforward setup. Additionally, there is an onboard Wi-Fi setup that allows it to be easily configured via the default Wi-Fi AP mode.
As with the other RAKwireless Industrial gateways, it also supports MQTT Bridge mode, with the option for TLS authentication.
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is supported when wall or ceiling mounting is required without the need to install additional power lines.
The open-source software for the management and configuration of this gateway device is based on OpenWRT. It has a built-in LoRa packet forwarder and a graphical user interface, allowing for a quick setup without giving up the freedom of a fully customized solution.
The gateway has Line-of-Sight (LoS) ranges of up to 15 kilometers, while for highly urbanized environments it can cover more than 2 kilometers. It is a perfect solution for any LoRaWAN use case scenario.
The RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite package includes a LoRa antenna, mounting screws, and anchors.
Features
- Full LoRaWAN Stack support (V 1.0.3)
- 100M base-T Ethernet with PoE (802.3 af)
- Multi backhaul backup with Ethernet, WiFi, Cellular (optional LTE Cat 4)
- OpenWRT software supports with Web UI for easy configuration and monitoring
- Can integrate with both private (ChirpStack) and public (TTN) Network Servers
- Built-in LoRa server for easy deployment of applications and integration of gateways
- TF card for log backup
Specifications
Overview
The overview shows the circuit board of RAK7258. It also presents the block diagram that shows the internal architecture of the board.
Circuit Board (Main Electronic Circuit Board)
Figure 9152: RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite Circuit BoardBlock Diagram
Figure 9153: RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite Block DiagramHardware
The hardware specification covers only the interfacing of the RAK7258 and its corresponding functionalities. It also presents the parameters and the standard values of the board.
Interfaces
The RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite's hardware interfaces include DC 12V, an ETH interface, console interface, a reset key, a USB port, a Nano-SIM slot, a TF Card slot, six status indicator LEDs, a LoRa antenna connector, etc. as shown in the following figure.
Figure 9154: RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite Hardware InterfacesReset Key Functions
The function of the reset key is as follows:
- Short press: Restarts the gateway
- Long press (5 seconds and above): Restore factory settings
The status of the LEDs is described below:
| LEDs | Status Indication Description |
|---|---|
| PWR | Power Indicator, LED on when device powers on |
| ETH | ON: linkup OFF: linkdown Flash: Data transmitting and receiving |
| LoRa | ON: LoRa is working OFF: LoRa is not working Flash: Indicate that LoRa Packet receiving and sending |
| ACT | Expanded Led indicator, useless |
| STAT | Expanded Led indicator, useless |
| WLAN | AP Mode: ON: WLAN is working Flash: Data transmitting and receiving STA Mode: Slow Flash (1Hz): Connection disconnected ON: Connection successful Flash: Data receiving and sending |
Main Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Computing | MT7628, DDR2RAM 128MB |
| Wi-Fi Feature | • Frequency: 2.400-2.4835GHz(802.11b/g/n) • RX Sensitivity: -95dBm (Min), • TX Power: 20dBm (Max) • Operation Channels: 2.4GHz: 1-13 |
| LoRa Feature | • SX1301 Mini PCIe card • 8 Channels • RX Sensitivity: -139 dBm (Min) • TX Power: 27 dBm (Max) • Frequency: EU433 / CN470 / EU868 / US915 / AS923 / AU915 / IN865 / KR920 |
| Cellular | Supports Quectel EG95-E / EG95-NA(IoT/M2M-optimized LTE Cat 4 Module), not supported by default EG95-E for EMEA Region: • LTE FDD: B1/B3/B7/B8/B20/B28A • WCDMA: B1/B8 • GSM/EDGE: B3/B8 EG95-NA for North America Region: • LTE FDD: B2/B4/B5/B12/B13 • WCDMA: B2/B4/B5 |
| Power Supply | • DC 12 Volts - 1 Ampere • POE (IEEE 802.3af), 42~57 VDC |
| Power Consumption | 12 Watts (typical) |
| Ethernet (ETH) | RJ-45(10/100M) |
| Console | RJ-45 (RS232) |
| Antenna | • LoRa: RP-SMA Female Connector • Wi-Fi: Internal antenna |
| LEDs | LoRa LED(1), Cellular LED (2), POWER LED(1), ETH LED(1), WiFi LED(1) |
| Ingress Protection | IP30 |
| Enclosure Material | Plastics |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimension | 180 mm x 120 mm x 43 mm |
| Operating Temp | -10 to 55 ˚C |
| Installation method | Wall mounting |
RF Specifications
LoRa Radio Specifications
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Operating Frequency | EU433 / CN470 / EU868 / US915 / AS923 / U915 / IN865 / KR920 |
| Transmit Power | 27 dBm (Max) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -142 dBm (Min) |
Wi-Fi Radio Specifications
| 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 (Max power on local regulations) -per chain | 802.11b • 1Mbps: 19dBm • 11Mbps: 19dBm 802.11g • 6Mbps: 18dBm • 54Mbps: 16dBm 802.11n(2.4G) • MCS0 (HT20): 18dBm • MCS7 (HT20): 16dBm • MCS0 (HT40): 17dBm • MCS7 (HT40): 15dBm |
| Receiver Sensitivity (Typical) | 802.11b • 1Mbps: -95dBm • 11Mbps: -88dBm 802.11g • 6Mbps: -90dBm • 54Mbps: -75dBm 802.11n(2.4G) • MCS0 (HT20): -89dBm • MCS7(HT20): -72dBm • MCS0(HT40): -86dBm • MCS7(HT40): -68dBm |
Firmware
RAK7258 supports software in LoRa, Network and Management. Supported features are shown in the table below.
| Model | Firmware Version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite | WisGateOS V1.3.9 | Download |
Software
Software Features
| LoRa | Network | Management |
|---|---|---|
| Supports class A, C | WiFi AP mode | WEB Management |
| LoRa package forward | LTE APN setup | Supports SSH2, NTP |
| Country code setup | Uplink backup | Firmware update |
| TX power up setup | Supports 802.1q | Supports configure the LoRa Packet Forwarder |
| Datalogger | DHCP Server/Client | Supports Build-in LoRa Server |
| Statistic | Router module NAT | Supports OpenVPN, Ping Watch Dog |
| Location setup | Firewall | Supports MQTT Bridge |
| Server address and port setup |
Models / Bundles
Order Information
| Part Number | Package | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RAK7258-01-R01 | 1x RAK7258, 1x LoRa antenna and 1x Power adapter retail package | LoRa 8RX EU433 |
| RAK7258-02-R01 | 1x RAK7258, 1x LoRa antenna and 1x Power adapter retail package | LoRa 8RX CN470 |
| RAK7258-03-R01 | 1x RAK7258, 1x LoRa antenna and 1x Power adapter retail package | LoRa 8RX EU868 |
| RAK7258-04-R01 | 1x RAK7258, 1x LoRa antenna and 1x Power adapter retail package | LoRa 8RX US915 |
| RAK7258-06-R01 | 1x RAK7258, 1x LoRa antenna and 1x Power adapter retail package | LoRa 8RX AS923 |
