RAK7268 Series WisGate Edge Lite 2 Gateway User Manual

User manual for
WisGate Edge Lite 2 (RAK7268 series)

Overview

This document helps customers quickly understand the hardware interface, RF, software, and electrical specifications of RAK7268.

Variety of the Product Series

• Main model: RAK7268XXX Sub-models:
• Indicator C V2 H

Description

The RAK7268 Wis Gate Edge Lite 2 (and all its varieties) is a full 8-channel indoor gateway, based on the LoRa WAN protocol, with built-in Ethernet connectivity for a straightforward setup. Additionally, there is an onboard Wi-Fi setup (supporting 2.4G Wi-Fi) that allows it to be easily configured via the default Wi-Fi AP mode. Additionally, the gateway supports LTE cellular connection available with the C models (RAK7268C).
As with the other RAK wireless Industrial Gateways, it also supports MQTT Bridge mode, with the option for TLS authentication.
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) is supported to serve cases where wall or ceiling mounting is required without the need to install additional power lines.
The software(WisGateOS/2) for the management and configuration of this gateway device is based on Open WRT. It has a built-in LoRa packet forwarder and a graphical user interface, allowing for a quick setup without giving up the freedom of a fully customized solution.
RAK7268 also supports the MQTT Bridge function and can use the MQTT integrated into third-party platforms.
RAK7268 is especially suitable for small and medium-sized deployment scenarios in industry applications, saving the additional cost for server and R&D investment, and has the advantages of high execution efficiency.

Product Features

• Full LoRa WAN Stack support in Built-In Server mode
• Supports 2.4 G Wi-Fi AP for configuration
• 100M Base-T Ethernet with PoE
• Multi back-haul with Ethernet and Wi-Fi
• Cellular LTE Cat 4 network (optional, available with C versions)
• BLE connectivity (optional, available with H versions)
• Open WRT software supports Web UI for easy configuration and monitoring
• Can integrate with both private (e.g. Chirp Stack) and public (e.g. TTN) network servers
• SD card for system logs backup
• Built-in Network Server for easy deployment of applications and integration of gateways

Manufacturers Address
Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co.,Ltd.
Room 506, Bldg B, New Compark, Pingshan First Road, Taoyuan Street, XiLi Town Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

Specifications

Hardware Interfaces

The hardware interfaces of WisGate Edge Lite 2 gateway include DC 12V, ETH interface, Console interface, Reset key, TF Card slot, Status indicator LEDs, LoRa Antenna connector, etc. As shown in the following figure.

Figure 1: RAK7268 Interfaces

• The function of the Reset key is as follows:
  Short press: Restart the Gateway.
  Long press (5s and above): Restore Factory Settings.

• The following table shows the LEDs status of RAK7268.

OFF — Link down
Flicker – Data transmitting and receiving
LoRa LED| ON – LoRa is working
OFF – LoRa is not working
Flicker – Indicate LoRa Packet receiving and sending
WLAN LED| AP Mode:
– ON – The AP is up
– OFF – The AP is down
– Flicker – Data receiving and sending
STA Mode:
– Slow flicker (1 Hz) – Disconnected
– ON – Connected
– Flicker – Data receiving and sending
LTE LED (functional only in C models)| Slow Flicker (1800 ms High / 200 ms Low)
– Network searching
Slow flicker (200 ms High / 1800 ms Low) – Idle
Fast flicker (125 ms High / 125 ms Low)
– Ongoing data transfer

Note: The SD card and the SIM card do not support hot-swap. Please always turn off the gateway before you insert or take off SIM or SD card.
Note: Do not power the Gateway without a connected antenna/s. This may damage the radios.

Main Specifications

Wi-Fi feature
Power consumption
ETH
Console| PoE (IEEE 802.3 af), 36~57 VDC
12 W (typical)
8145 (10/100 M)
Type-C USB
Cellular (optional, available with C models)
Ingress protection
Enclosure material
Weight| Breathing LED (Top side)
ETH LED (On ETHconnector)
LoRa LED
WLAN LED
LTE LED (functional only in C models)
IP30
Plastic
0.3 kg
Dimension| 166x127x36 mm
Operating temperature Installation method| -10 to 45º C
Wall mounting

Software Specifications

The following chapters introduce software specifications of RAK7268 indoor gateway. It includes LoRa, network and management.

• Supports class A, C
• Supports LoRa package forward
– Packet Forwarder
– Basics™ Station
– RAK Built-In Server
• Supports country code setup
• Supports TX power setup
• Supports data logger
• Supports statistic
• Supports location setup
• Supports server address & port setup| • Supports Wi-Fi AP mode
• Supports uplink backup
• Supports 802.1q
• Supports DHCP Server/Client
• Supports router module NAT
• Supports firewall| • WisDM remote management platform
• Supports WEB management
• Supports SSH2
• Supports firmware update
• Supports NTP
• Supports configuring the
LoRa Packet Forwarder
• Supports Build-in LoRa Server
• Supports OpenVPN, Ping
Watch Dog
• Supports MQTT Bridge

Configure the Gateway

You can log in to the WEB management page to overview the status of your gateway and configure it.
By default, the gateway will work in Wi-Fi AP Mode, which means that you can find an SSID named
RAK7268_XXXX on your PC’s Wi-Fi Network List. XXXX is the last two bytes of the gateway’s MAC address.
No password is required to connect via Wi-Fi.
Using your preferred Web browser, access the gateway on the IP address shown below:
Browser Address: 192.168.230.1
Username: root
Password: root
For WisGate Edge Lite 2 models V2 and H you need to set the login password at the first login.
For more information about the WEB management platform and the configuration guide of the gateway, please refer to this document:
https://docs.rakwireless.com/Product-Categories/WisGate/RAK7268/Overview/

Contact Information

Please contact us if you need technical support or want to know more information.

• Support center: https://forum.rakwireless.com/
• Documentation Center: https://doc.rakwireless.com/
• Email: info@rakwireless.com

Certification Information

CE
Operating frequency range:

SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Shenzhen RAKwireless Technology Co.,Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type
RAK7268/RAK7268V2/RAK7268V2H is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://downloads.rakwireless.com/LoRa/RAK7268/Certification/RAK7268%20%20CE%20DOC.pdf
The radio equipment type RAK7268C/RAK7268CV2/RAK7268CV2H is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://downloads.rakwireless.com/LoRa/RAK7268/Certification/RAK7268C%20%20CE%20DOC.pdf

Economic operators for EU:

Italy

Economic operators for UK:

Newcastle upon Tyne  UK

Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

FCC
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used following the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 30 cm between the radiator and any part of your body for RAK7268/RAK7268V2/ RAK7268V2H, and 40cm for RAK7268C/RAK7268CV2/RAK7268CV2H.

ISEDC：
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  This device may not cause interference.
2.  This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device complies with RF exposure guidelines, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance. The minimum distance from the body to use the device is 30 cm for RAK7268/RAK7268V2/ RAK7268V2H, and 40 cm for RAK7268C/RAK7268CV2/ RAK7268CV2H.

References

• RAKwireless Documentation Center
• RAK7268 WisGate Edge Lite 2 | RAKwireless Documentation Center
• RAKwireless Forum - IoT Made Easy

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