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RAK7267 WisGate Soho Pro Quick Start Guide

Prerequisites​

Hardware​

  1. RAK7267 WisGate Soho Pro
  2. A Windows/Mac OS/Linux Computer
warning

The SD card found in the SD card slot must not be ejected, doing so might affect the performance of the device, as different logs and data are stored on it.

Package Inclusion​

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Figure 1: RAK7267 package list
NOTE

The packing list shows cables for all power options supported by the gateway. This may not exactly match the cable options out of the box, depending on the bundle you purchased.

Product Configuration​

Installation​

Insert SIM Card​

If you will use the cellular variant of the gateway, you can refer to this section. Otherwise, skip it.

  1. Start by unscrewing the cap of the NanoSIM interface on the gateway Unify enclosure to expose the SIM card slot.
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Figure 1: SIM card slot
  1. Push the SIM card into the card slot according to the placement method marked on the interface.
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Figure 1: Inserting the SIM card
  1. Once completed, screw back the metal cap. Make sure it is tightly screwed.

Mounting​

This section provides the instructions on mounting and securing the mounting kit to the enclosure and the mounting pole.

  1. Fix the pole mounts marked with the letter A on the gateway Unify enclosure using four (4) pieces of M3 x 8 mm head screw with a washer. The fixed positions are shown in Figure 5.
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Figure 1: Pole mounts marked with the letter A
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Figure 1: Fixing the pole mounts on the enclosure
  1. After fixing the mounts on the enclosure, place the Unify Enclosure onto the pole by using two (2) steel strips (60-85 mm).
NOTE

The steel strips ONLY support 60-85 mm diameter pole.

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Figure 1: Fixing the enclosure on the pole

Lightning Protection​

This section covers the installation of the lightning surge protection system when deploying the RAK7267 gateway outdoors. Such a protection system must be taken into consideration to ensure a fully functional gateway without interruptions or damage from lightning..

Gateway Grounding: It is recommended to use another 10 AWG or better grounding wire to connect the screw terminal on the bottom side of the gateway casing to the grounding rail (bar).

Power On the Gateway​

In this section, it is assumed that you have read and performed the procedures listed in the Installation part of this document.

The gateway supports multiple power supply options. Connect the gateway to the appropriate power source based on the power cables included in the bundle you purchased.

Cable and Power Adapter: When the gateway is deployed indoors, it is recommended to use the cable and power adapter to power the gateway.

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Figure 1: Powering the gateway through a DC adapter

DC Cable: If you use a customized external DC power supply to power the gateway, you need to use the DC cable to connect the external power supply. The external power supply voltage range: 9~36 VDC.

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Figure 1: Powering the gateway through an external DC power source

Cable for RAK9155 Battery Plus: For outdoor deployment scenarios, it is recommended to use RAK9155 Battery Plus as its power supply. This cable is dedicated to the RAK9155 Battery Plus.

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Figure 1: Powering the gateway through RAK Battery Plus
NOTE

RAK9155 Battery Plus is not included in the bundle, it needs to be purchased separately.

Access the Gateway​

For RAK7267, you need to access the gateway through Wi-Fi AP Mode. You can find an SSID, named RAK7267_XXXX on your PC's Wi-Fi network list. XXXX is the last two bytes of the gateway's MAC address.

  1. To access the Web Management Platform, input the following IP Address in your Web browser: 192.168.230.1.

    NOTE

    No password is required to connect via Wi-Fi.

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Figure 1: Accessing the gateway via Wi-Fi AP mode
  1. For security reasons, upon the first login, you must set a login password. To do this, enter the desired password and confirm it in the provided fields. The password must meet the following requirements:
  • 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)
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Figure 1: Web UI login page
  1. When the fields are filled in, click the Set password button to apply it. The web UI is now accessible and it will load the LoRaWAN Statistics page.
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Figure 1: LoRaWAN statistics page
  1. On the next log in, you need to use the set password for access. The default login username is root.
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Figure 1: Login Page with set password

Access the Internet​

In this section, two methods of accessing the internet are provided to give you different alternatives to choose from, depending on the availability of the necessary requirements.

Connect Through Wi-Fi​

  1. Access the gateway's Web UI, and navigate to Network > WAN > Wi-Fi.
  2. Expand the Wi-Fi block and click on Settings. Make sure the Interface is enabled.
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Figure 1: Accessing the Internet using Wi-Fi
  • For additional information, check the WisGateOS2 User Manual.
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Figure 1: Wi-Fi settings
  1. You can either click the Scan button to choose your ESSID or manually type the ESSID of the network by clicking enter network (E)SSID manually.
  2. Select the right Encryption method and enter the correct Key.
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).

Connect Through Cellular​

RAK7267 supports cellular connection. Make sure you have inserted a SIM card before using the cellular network.

  1. Access the gateway's Web UI, and navigate to Network > WAN > Cellular.
  2. Expand the Cellular block and click on Settings. Make sure the Interface is enabled.
  • For additional information, check the WisGateOS2 User Manual.
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Figure 1: Cellular Interface Page
  1. If necessary, you can configure the following parameters based on the information provided by the network operator.
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Figure 1: Cellular settings

Tutorials​

In this section, you can browse tutorials about the RAK7267 gateway to help you better understand and use the product.

Tutorials
Use the MQTT Broker Like a Pro + Examples
WisGate Edge V2 Gateways Remote Management - OpenVPN
ThingsBoard Configuration with MQTT/HTTP Integrations via WisGateOS2
OpenVPN Server Installation Guide (For Ubuntu sys)
Home
Product Overview
LNS Guide
  • Prerequisites
    • Hardware
    • Package Inclusion
  • Product Configuration
    • Installation
      • Insert SIM Card
      • Mounting
    • Lightning Protection
    • Power On the Gateway
    • Access the Gateway
    • Access the Internet
      • Connect Through Wi-Fi
      • Connect Through Cellular
  • Tutorials

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