RAK7437/RAK7437C Quick Start Guide

Access the Gateway

This document presents two methods for accessing the gateway, offering different alternatives based on the availability of necessary resources.

Wi-Fi AP Mode

By default, the gateway operates in Wi-Fi AP Mode. This means you can find an SSID named "RAK7437_XXXX or RAK7437C_XXXX" on your PC's Wi-Fi Network List, where "XXXX" represents the last two bytes of the gateway's MAC address.

Figure 1: Accessing the gateway via Wi-Fi AP Mode

1. Connect to the gateway's Wi-Fi.

   NOTE

   Connecting via Wi-Fi does not require a password.

2. Open a web browser and enter the IP address: 192.168.230.1

3. During your first login, you will need to set a password. The password must meet the following criteria:

• At least 12 characters long
• Include at least one special character (!“#$%&\‘()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]^_{|}~)
• Contain at least one number
• Include at least one standard Latin letter (from 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 created. The default username is root.

Figure 1: Login Page with set password

WAN Port (Ethernet)

Figure 1: Accessing the gateway via WAN Port

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the gateway port labeled ETH0(PoE+) and the other end to your PC.
2. Configure a static IP address on your PC that is in the same subnet as the gateway:

NOTE

The default IP address of the gateway is 169.254.X.X, which is based on the last four bits of the MAC address. For example, if the last four bits are 0F:01, the gateway IP will be 169.254.15.1. Set your PC's IP address accordingly, for instance, 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 enter the PC’s IP address (e.g., 169.254.15.100). Ensure that the PC’s IP address is in the same subnet as the gateway. For example, 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 address (e.g., 169.254.15.1) to access the Web UI.

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

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

8. For future logins, use the username root along with your password.

Access the Internet

You can connect the gateway to the Internet using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Cellular (for LTE models). Multiple connection types can be configured at the same time.

Connect Through Wi-Fi

Figure 1: Accessing the Internet via Wi-Fi

1. Log in to the Web UI and navigate to Network > WAN > Wi-Fi.

2. Expand the Wi-Fi section and click on Settings. Ensure that 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. Select the appropriate Encryption method and enter the corresponding Key.

5. Click Save.

   NOTE

   If you have entered the correct parameter values, you should receive an IP address assigned by your Wi-Fi router's built-in DHCP server. You can use this IP address to log in through a web browser.

   For details, refer to the WisGateOS 2 User Manual>WAN>Wi-Fi.

Figure 1: Wi-Fi settings

Connect Through Ethernet

Figure 1: Accessing the Internet through Ethernet

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the port labeled ETH0(PoE+) on the gateway, and connect the other end to your router.

   NOTE

   The router's DHCP server will automatically assign an IP address to the gateway, which you can use to access it through a web browser.

Figure 1: Connect through Ethernet settings

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

Connect Through Cellular

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

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

To manually configure the 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

Ensure that your SIM card is activated and capable of supporting data services.

Connect Through Fiber (via SFP)

If you prefer to use fiber optic connectivity, you can connect the gateway via the SFP port for high-speed internet access.

1. Insert the appropriate SFP module into the SFP port on the gateway.

2. Connect one end of the fiber optic cable (LC-LC) to the SFP module.

3. Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable to your fiber optic switch or fiber modem.

Configure the Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server

For BACnet Gateway deployments, the gateway must use the Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server. This is a required step to enable BACnet device mapping and data exchange.

Set the Gateway Work Mode

1. Navigate to LoRa® > Configuration. For Work mode, select Built-in network server.

Figure 1: Set the gateway work mode

Select Your Country & Region

1. Select your country and frequency band to ensure compliance with local regulations and to facilitate proper LoRa® operation.

Figure 1: Configure frequency band

Configure the BACnet Gateway

Once the Built-in Network Server is enabled and the region is configured, proceed with the BACnet Gateway configuration to complete the following:

• BACnet/IP parameter setup
• LoRaWAN device onboarding and management
• BACnet object mapping
• (Optional) MQTT integration for BACnet data flows

Proceed to BACnet Gateway Extension.