RAK7266 WisGate Soho Lite Installation & Setup Guide

This manual provides brief instructions for installing and deploying the gateway.

Prerequisites

Package Inclusions

Figure 1: RAK7266 package contents

• 1 × Gateway
• 1 × LoRa Antenna
• 1 × LTE Antenna (only for external LTE antenna models)
• 1 × Power Supply
• 1 × Mounting Bracket

NOTE

• The power adapter shown in the Figure 1 is for reference only. The actual adapter included in the package may vary depending on the selected bundle.
• Figure 1 shows the external LTE antenna version of RAK7266. For models with built-in LTE antenna, the LTE antenna is integrated into the enclosure, and no separate LTE antenna is included in the box.

Additional Hardware Required

• Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 Port): Required if you plan to use Ethernet as a wired backhaul or for initial configuration.
• A Windows/MacOS/Linux Computer
• NanoSIM Card: Size: 12 mm x 9 mm x 0.67 mm.

Installation

Insert SIM Card

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.

1. On the back of the gateway, locate the NanoSIM card slot.

Figure 1: Inserting SIM card

2. Insert the NanoSIM card into the slot, ensuring it is properly inserted.

Mount the Bracket

The gateway can be mounted in multiple ways: wall-mounting, ceiling-mounting, or using a rail. Choose the appropriate mounting style based on your environment and needs.

Wall Mounting

1. Use a 5-mm drill bit to drill three holes on the wall where you want to mount the gateway. It’s recommended to mark the hole positions before drilling to ensure accurate placement.
2. Insert the expansion plugs into the drilled holes.
3. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall using screws through the bracket holes.

Figure 1: Mounting bracket

Ceiling Mounting

NOTE

For ceiling mounting, ensure the ceiling is strong enough to support the gateway. Mark the hole positions before drilling.

1. Choose either self-tapping screws or expansion tubes with self-tapping screws to install the bracket, depending on the material of the ceiling.
2. (Optional) Refer to this step when installing the bracket using expansion tubes and self-tapping screws. Otherwise, skip it.

• Use a 5 mm drill bit to drill 3 holes in the ceiling.
• Insert the expansion tubes into the holes drilled in the ceiling.

3. Secure the bracket to the ceiling using self-tapping screws through the holes in the bracket.

Figure 1: Mounting bracket

T-Shaped Keel Mounting

You can use a T-shaped keel for mounting the bracket on a rail system. The following instructions apply to a T-shaped keel, but other types of rails can also be used.

NOTE

The bracket supports rail widths of 14 mm, 16 mm, and 24 mm.

1. Remove the mounting clip from the bracket.
2. Insert one side of the T-shaped keel into the two clips of the bracket.
3. Insert the two T-shaped hooks on the mounting clip into the T-shaped rails of the bracket, slide the mounting clip to the other side of the T-shaped keel, and make sure the clip is in place.

Figure 1: Mounting bracket

Install the Gateway

1. Align the lower edge of the gateway's hanging hole with the bracket's locking plate.
2. Move the gateway closer to the bracket until the bracket's locking plate engages with the gateway's hanging hole.
3. Pull the gateway to ensure that the gateway is in place.

Figure 1: Fixed gateway

Attach the Antenna

1. LoRa Antenna
   Attach the LoRa antenna by screwing it onto the connector labeled LoRa on the gateway.
2. LTE Antenna (for models with external LTE antenna only)
   Screw the LTE antenna onto the connector labeled MAIN to ensure optimal cellular performance.

Power On and Status Verification

Power the Gateway

warning

DO NOT power the device if any antenna port (LoRa or LTE) has been left open to avoid potential damage to the RAK7266 WisGate Soho Lite.

The RAK7266 WisGate Soho Lite can be powered using the included power adapter.

1. Connect the power adapter to the device.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.

Startup Status Checklist

To verify if the gateway is operating normally after powering on, check the following:

LED	Expected Status After Power-On	Description
PWR	ON (solid)	Power is connected; the gateway is powered on.
Breathing	Red (fast blinking)	When the gateway is first powered on and not yet connected to the internet, the LED will show red with a fast blink to indicate a network issue. Once the gateway successfully connects to the internet, the LED will switch to blue with a slow blink, indicating normal operation.
ETH (if Ethernet is connected)	ON / Flickering	Ethernet port is active; data transmission may be occurring.
WLAN	ON / Flickering	WiFi AP mode is active and functional.
LoRa	ON / Flickering	Indicates the LoRa transceiver is operational and handling packets.
LTE	Fast flickering or slow idle blinking	LTE module is either transmitting data or searching for a network.

NOTE

For more detailed LED behavior and additional indicators, refer to the RAK7266 LED Indicators.