RAK7289V2/RAK7289CV2 WisGate Edge Pro V2 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.

• 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 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.

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 adapter, 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 of the gateway is 169.254.X.X, derived from the last 4 bits of the MAC address. For example, if the last 4 bits are 0F:01, the gateway IP is 169.254.15.1. Set your PC's IP address accordingly, e.g., 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

5. In a web browser, enter the gateway's IP (e.g., 169.254.15.1) to access the Web UI.

6. Set the login password following the same rules as in Wi-Fi mode.

7. After setting the password, the LoRaWAN Statistics page will load.

8. 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. Log in to the Web UI, 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.

   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 (as shown in the figure above).
• 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: Connect through Ethernet settings

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

Cellular

If your gateway supports LTE and you have inserted the SIM card, the gateway will automatically connect to the cellular network once the SIM card is inserted.

However, in some regions, manual APN configuration may be required depending on your mobile operator.

To manually configure APN and other LTE settings:

1. Log in to the Web UI and navigate to Network > WAN > Cellular.
2. Expand the Cellular section and click on Settings.
3. Enter the required APN, username, password, and PIN code if provided by your mobile operator.

Figure 1: Cellular settings

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.