Overview

The RAK7243C is a fully-fledged 8 channel LoRaWAN® gateway that is Class A and C compliant. It consists of the following modules: RAK2245,  RAK2013 and Raspberry Pi 3B+.

At its core is the Raspberry Pi 3B+, which integrates all the other hardware components and runs the OS. The RAK2245 is the concentrator module, playing the role of a LoRa® transceiver.  (in addition to the Wi-Fi and Ethernet of the Raspberry Pi 3B+).

Software-wise one could choose to either go with TTN or LoRa Server in addition to bringing his own solution. TTN is more suitable for public, cloud deployment. LoRa Server provides a solution that can be run on a private server or the gateway itself.

Thus the RAK7243C is a flexible solution suitable for both small-scale projects, as well as large-scale industrial solutions. It provides a variety of connectivity options and its size and weight make it ideal for indoor deployment.

Features

• Preassembled, fully functioning LoRaWAN Gateway

• Full LoRaWAN Stack support (version 1.0.2)

• Supports all 8 channels and spreading factors (SF7-SF12)

• Band support: 433MHz, 470MHz, 865MHz, 868MHz, 915MHz, 920MHz, 923MHz

• Tx Power: 27 dBm Max

• RX Sensitivity: -139dBm

• The new design integrates Ublox MAX-7Q GPS module

• Quectel BG96/EG95 (depending on chosen configuration)