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RAK7289V2/RAK7289CV2 WisGate Edge Pro V2 Quick Start Guide

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

Prerequisites​

What do you need?​

  1. RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2 WisGate Edge Pro
  2. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45 Port) for Ethernet connection
  3. A Windows/Mac OS/Linux Computer
warning

The SD card located in the SD card slot should not be ejected, as doing so may impact the device's performance, as various logs and data are stored on it.

What is Included in the Package?​

Figure 9709: RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2 packaging list
NOTE

Thе product does not include the LoRa antenna(s) out of the box. The antennas are sold separately.

Product Configuration​

Gateway Installation Guide​

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

Insert SIM Card​

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

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. Start by unscrewing the cap of the NanoSIM interface on the gateway enclosure to expose the SIM card slot.
Figure 9710: Unscrewing the cap of the NanoSIM interface
  1. Push the SIM card into the card slot according to the placement method marked on the interface.
Figure 9711: Inserting the NanoSIM card
  1. Once completed, screw back the metal cap. Make sure it is tightly screwed.

Mounting​

  1. Fix the bracket included in the mounting kit on the bottom of the enclosure with four M6*12 screws.
Figure 9712: Mounting the bracket to the enclosure
  1. Position the pole clamps together around the pole, then tighten them with bolts, washers, and nuts.
Figure 9713: Mounting the clamps to a pole
NOTE

The diameter of the pole that is supported by the brackets is 50-100 mm. If the pole diameter is more than this value, hose clamps can be used. The standard mounting kit does not include hose clamps. If needed, they should be purchased separately.

The clamp's back also has openings for hose clamps that are not included in the mounting kit.

Figure 9714: Mounting using hose clamps
  1. Hang up the enclosure and fasten it with two M6*12 screws.
Figure 9715: Fastening the enclosure to the bracket

Attach the Antennas​

Attach the LoRa antenna(s). You need to attach one LoRa antenna for the 8-channel gateway, or two LoRa antennas for the 16-channel gateway.

Figure 9716: RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2 with attached antennas

Connect the PoE Adapter​

If you choose to power the gateway via PoE or access the gateway and internet via the ETH port, you need to refer to this section. Otherwise, skip it.

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (Cat5e or better) to the ETH(PoE) port on the gateway and the other end to the PoE port of the PoE injector.

Weather Protection​

To better protect the Ethernet cable gland and the antenna connector from the weather, you need to cover them with PVC tape.

  1. Clean the surface area of the connector that will be wrapped. Wrap a layer of PVC tape with a 50% overlap according to the rotation direction of the connector. Continue wrapping the PVC tape to about 10 mm below the end of the connector.
Figure 9717: Wrapping with PVC tape
  1. Cut off about 50 cm waterproof tape. Stretch it to double the length. Wrap three layers around the connector with a 50% overlap. Hold the tape in place with your hand for a few seconds.
Figure 9718: Wrapping with waterproof tape
  1. Wrap three additional layers with PVC tape with natural uncoiling force and a 50% overlap. Ensure to cover the head and the tail of the connector.
Figure 9719: Final PVC wrapping

Lightning Protection​

This section covers the installation of the lightning surge protection system, addressing both indoor and outdoor placements of your RAK7289V2 / RAK2789CV2 WisGate Edge Pro. Such a protection system must be considered to ensure a fully functional gateway without interruption or damage from lightning.

Figure 9720: Full lightning protection set-up

Outdoor Surge Protection System​

  • Antenna Grounding: RAKwireless recommends installing a lightning arrestor on all the antenna N-type terminals. The arrestors should be N-type Female to Male to fit the antenna and enclosure connectors. Ensure you use a 10 AWG or better wire to connect the screw terminals of the arrestors to the grounding rail mounted on the building wall (grounding bar in the case of field deployment).
  • Gateway Grounding: Furthermore, it is advisable to use another 10 AWG or better grounding wire to connect the screw terminal on the bottom left side of the gateway casing to the grounding rail (bar).
NOTE

No additional protection for the Ethernet cabling is required at the gateway side. There is a surge protection system built-in (GDT + Anti-surge resistor).

Indoor Surge Protection​

For protecting the indoor equipment and circuitry connected to the gateway, it is recommended to install an Ethernet port SPD lightning arrestor. It should be positioned along the cabling connecting the gateway to the PoE injector. Make sure you connect its grounding wire terminal to an appropriate building grounding point.

warning

Should you fail to adhere to the recommendations in this document, RAKwireless carries no responsibility for any damage your equipment incurs due to a lightning strike.

Recommended Equipment​

  • Lightning arrestor for the LoRa antennas: This surge protective device safeguards transceivers against over-voltage and surge current induced by lightning strikes. RAKwireless recommends installing a lightning arrestor on all LoRa N-type antenna terminals.

  • Pulsar cable RAK9731: The RAK9731 Pulsar cable is utilized for lightning protection with the RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2. This cable features an N-Type Male to N-Type Female configuration and is available in custom lengths of 1.5 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m, or longer. It is constructed with LMR-400 coaxial cable and N-type connectors.

  • Signal Surge Protective Device: This device is designed to protect Category 6 or Class E cables, safeguarding equipment from surge and over-voltage events caused by lightning or internal system factors. It finds extensive application in office and industrial network wiring projects, as well as telecommunications setups including Gigabit Ethernet, ATM, ISDN, and VoIP systems.

  • Ethernet Cabling: For outdoor surge protection systems, a CAT5 Ethernet Cable is recommended. It serves to establish connections between the PoE injector, Ethernet SPD, router/switch, and the Ethernet/PoE port on RAK7289.

Power on the Gateway​

warning

Do not power the gateway if any antenna port has been left open.

The gateway supports multiple power supply options. Connect the gateway to the appropriate power source based on your needs.

Power Cord + PoE Adapter - The gateway is powered via PoE, make sure you have completed the steps defined in Connect the PoE Adapter section.

  1. Connect one end of the power cord to the PoE adapter.
  2. Connect the other end of power cord to a power outlet, your gateway can be powered on.
Figure 9721: Powering the gateway using PoE

DC Cable - The gateway is powered by an external DC power supply. You need to use the DC cable to connect an external power supply. The external power supply voltage range: 12 VDC.

Figure 9722: Powering the gateway using external DC power supply

The gateway also supports RAK9155 Battery Plus as its power supply. RAK9155 Battery Plus need to be purchased separately.

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 operate in Wi-Fi AP Mode. This means that you can find an SSID named "RAK7289V2_XXXX or RAK7289CV2_XXXX" on your PC's Wi-Fi Network List, where "XXXX" represents the last two bytes of the Gateway MAC address.

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

    NOTE

    No password is required to connect via Wi-Fi.

Figure 9723: Accessing the gateway via Wi-Fi AP mode
  1. For security reasons, upon the first login, you must set a login password. This is done by filling in the desired password and confirming it in the provided fields. The password needs to comply with the following rules:
  • Should be 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 9724: 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.
Figure 9725: LoRaWAN statistics page
  1. On the next login, you need to use the set password for access. The default login username is root.
Figure 9726: Login Page with set password

WAN Port (Ethernet)​

To access the gateway through the ETH (PoE) port, make sure you have completed the steps defined in the Connect the PoE Adapter section.

  1. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the PoE adapter and the other end to your PC.
Figure 9727: Accessing the gateway via WAN Port (Ethernet)

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

  2. To do this, open the Ethernet Properties and click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Figure 9728: Internet properties
  1. Select Use the following IP address and set the IP address (for example, 169.254.15.100).
Figure 9729: Setting IP address of the PC

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

Access the Internet​

In this section, three ways of accessing the internet are provided to have different alternatives for you to choose from depending on the availability of the requirements needed.

Connect Through Wi-Fi​

  1. Access the gateway's Web UI. Navigate to Network > WAN > Wi-Fi. Expand the Wi-Fi block and click on Settings. Make sure the Interface is enabled.
Figure 9730: Accessing the Internet using Wi-Fi
Figure 9731: 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 appropriate Encryption method and enter the correct Key.
NOTE

Assuming you have entered the correct parameter values, you should get 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 Ethernet/PoE​

To access the Internet through the ETH (PoE) port, make sure you have completed the steps defined in the Connect the PoE Adapter section.

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the port ETH on the gateway, and the other end to the PoE port of the PoE injector.
Figure 9732: Accessing the Internet through Ethernet

  1. Connect the LAN port of the PoE injector to your router. The router's DHCP server should assign an IP Address to the gateway.

  2. Now, you can access the assigned IP address to access the gateway. If you wish, you can change the default settings below (details in the WisGate2 OS User Manual).

Figure 9733: Connect through Ethernet settings

Connect Through Cellular​

If your gateway is RAK7289CV2, then it supports cellular connection. Make sure you have inserted a SIM card before using the cellular network.

  1. Access the gateway's Web UI. Navigate to Network > WAN > Cellular. Expand the Cellular block and click on Settings. Make sure the Interface is enabled.
Figure 9734: Cellular Interface Page
  1. If necessary, you can configure the following parameters based on the information provided by the network operator.
Figure 9735: Cellular settings

Tutorials​

In this section, you can browse tutorials about the RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2 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)
IoT Solutions
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