Outdoor Gateway Mesh with 2.4G Backhaul

Used for outdoor network with 2.4G LoRa Backhaul for gateway-to-gateway communication.

The Gateway Mesh is an open-source protocol co-developed by ChirpStack and RAKwireless. It enables a multi-hop LoRaWAN mesh network, significantly extending coverage beyond standard single-hop gateways. Designed for outdoor scenarios, this solution uses 2.4G LoRa for gateway-to-gateway communication. 

Designed to handle higher bandwidth requirements, the 2.4G Relay is ideal for applications where backhaul data capacity is crucial. This relay option is perfect for environments like smart buildings, urban infrastructure, and complex sensor networks where the focus is on increased data throughput rather than maximum range. The 2.4G band offers more capacity for data-intensive applications, making it a reliable choice for high-traffic scenarios.

Please select a LoRaWAN region according to this table:

Solution characteristics (for 2.4 GHz relay)

The solution includes:

• One or more RAK7229 gateways as relay gateways
• One RAK7229C (with LTE) gateway as border gateway 

You can purchase multiple relay gateways depending on the range you plan to cover for testing and deployment.

Reference:

All gateways use the latest SX1303 LoRa core, providing enhanced sensitivity and performance. The concentrator is shared for both end-device communication and mesh networking, which might impact overall network capacity.

The RAK7229 gateways support multi-backhaul with Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity (RAK7229C). Optionally, there is a dedicated port for different power options and full integration with RAK Battery Plus off-grid power solution. The gateway’s new enclosure design allows the LTE, Wi-Fi, and GPS antennas to be inside the enclosure.

The gateways come flashed with the latest ChirpStack Gateway OS with support for the Gateway Mesh protocol.

Product Features

• Hardware
  • IP67/NEMA-6 industrial-grade enclosure with cable glands 
  • PoE (802.3af) + Surge Protection 
  • 8 channels subGHz LoRa concentrator (RAK5146)
  • 3+1 channels 2.4Ghz LoRa concentrator (RAK5148)
  • Backhaul: Wi-Fi, Ethernet and LTE (on RAK7229C)
  • GPS 
  • Supports DC 12V or Battery Plus off-grid system 
  • Internal antenna for Wi-Fi, GPS, and LTE.
  • External antennas for LoRa subGHz and 2.4GHz
  • Dying gasp 

•  Software
  • ChirpStack Gateway OS
  • Supports LoRaWAN 1.0.0 to 1.0.4 and 1.1.0
  • Supports whitelisting (filtering)

Product Inclusions

• For each relay gateway (RAK7229) 
  • 1pc Gateway (As per option selected)
  • 1pc Ethernet Cable Gland (As per option selected)
  • 1pc POE Injector (As per option selected)
  • 1pc Mounting Brackets (As per option selected)
  • 1 Screw set (As per option selected)
  •  1pc 2.4G Antenna (As per option selected)
  •  1pc 8dBi or 5dBi Sub-G Antenna(As per option selected)

• For the boarder gateway (RAK7229C) 
  • 1pc Gateway (As per option selected)
  • 1pc Ethernet Cable Gland (As per option selected)
  • 1pc POE Injector (As per option selected)
  • 1pc Mounting Brackets (As per option selected)
  • 1 Screw set (As per option selected)
  • 1pc 2.4G Antenna (As per option selected)
  • 1pc 8dBi or 5dBi Sub-G Antenna(As per option selected)
    

Documentation

• Read about the Gateway Mesh protocol
• Getting starter with the Gateway Mesh protocol using ChirpStack OS on RAK gateways