Laird Sentrius RG1 Series User manual

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User Guide
Sentrius RG1xx
Version 1.1

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REVISION HISTORY
Version
Date
Notes
Approver
1.0
20 July
Initial Release
Jonathan Kaye
1.1
3 Aug 2017
Clarified web interface URL in section 4 : Log into
the Gateway. Identified separate mDNS address.
Shewan Yitayew

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CONTENTS
1About this Guide.................................................................................................................................................5
2Introduction........................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Specification ...............................................................................................................................................6
3Connecting the Hardware ..................................................................................................................................9
3.1 Connect the Gateway .................................................................................................................................9
Antenna Configuration .................................................................................................................................... 10
4Log into the Gateway ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5LAN Connection Setup..................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 IPv4 Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 IPv6 Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Advanced View ........................................................................................................................................ 15
6Wi-Fi Connection Setup................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1 Use Scan to Add a Profile ........................................................................................................................ 16
6.2 Manually Adding a Profile ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Wi-Fi Advanced Page............................................................................................................................... 18
7LoRa Connection Setup ................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Using Presets ........................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Forwarder ................................................................................................................................................ 20
7.2.1 Mode ............................................................................................................................................... 20
7.2.2 Configuration................................................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Radios ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.1 Channel Plan Graphic ...................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.2 Radio Center Frequencies................................................................................................................ 21
7.3.3 Channels .......................................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.4 LoRa Radio Card (US) ....................................................................................................................... 22
7.3.5 LoRa Radio Card (EU)....................................................................................................................... 23
7.4 Advanced Configuration.......................................................................................................................... 24
8Manage the Gateway ...................................................................................................................................... 25
8.1 Changing Username and Password ......................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Version Information ................................................................................................................................ 26
8.3 Updating Gateway Firmware................................................................................................................... 26

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8.4 Factory Reset ........................................................................................................................................... 28
8.5 Bluetooth................................................................................................................................................. 28
8.6 Additional information: ........................................................................................................................... 28

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1ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This document is the parent guide of the RG1xx Quick Start Guide, and provides a comprehensive guide on how
to configure the Sentrius RG186 and RG191 gateways to suit the intended application. It covers all the Sentrius
RG1xx functionality, including Ethernet, WiFi and LoRa configurations in detail, as well as setting up the gateway
on a LoRa Network Server.
Note: Step by step instruction, screen shots and pictures are based on the Sentrius RG191, but the same
is applicable for the Sentrius RG186; where there are differences, they are highlighted in the notes.
2INTRODUCTION
2.1 Product Overview
The Sentrius™ RG1xx LoRa-Enabled Gateway from Laird is the ultimate in
secure, scalable, robust LoRa solutions for end-to-end control of your private
LoRaWAN network. Leveraging Laird’s field-proven and reliable 50 Series
“Wireless Bridge” certified module, it also offers enterprise dual-band Wi-Fi, BT
v4.0 (BLE and Classic) and wired Ethernet for complete design freedom. Based
on the Semtech SX1301/SX1257 chipset designs, it offers a LoRa range up to 10
miles and pre-loaded LoRa Packet Forwarder software, perfect for highly
scalable, flexible IoT networks. The Sentrius RG1xx Gateway works with
Laird’s Sentrius RM1xx Series LoRa+BLE certified modules for simple out-of-
the-box integration and is compatible with third-party cloud and LoRa partners,
as well as any LoRaWAN-certified client devices.

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Figure 1: Top of the Sentrius™RG1xx gateway
1. LoRa and Wi-Fi antennas
2. LEDs
3. Fixing holes
4. User button
Figure 2: Back panel of the Sentrius™ RG1xx gateway
1. DC power input
2. User button
3. Reset button
4. SD card slot
5. Ethernet connector
2.2 Specification
Category
Feature
Specification
Chipset
LoRa®
Semtech SX1301/SX1257
Bluetooth®
Cambridge Silicon Radio CSR8811 A08
Wi-Fi
Qualcomm Atheros QCA6004
Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth -
Wireless
Characteristics
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams
2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Frequencies
2.4 and 5GHz Operation
Conducted Maximum
Transmit Power
Note: Transmit power on each
channels varies according to
individual country regulations.
All values for lowest data rate
is nominal, +/-2 dBm.
Others are +/-2.5dBm
Note: HT40 –40 Mhz-wide
channels HT20 –20 MHz-
wide channel
802.11a (UNII-1, UNII-2A, UNII-2C) or CH 36 –CH140
6 Mbps 17dBm
54Mbps 14dBm
802.11a (UNII-3) or CH 148 –CH 165
6 Mbps 15dBm
54Mbps 14dBm
802.11b
1 Mbps 17dBm
11Mbps 17dBm
802.11g
6 Mbps 17dBm
54Mbps 14dBm
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0) 17dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7) 13dBm

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Category
Feature
Specification
802.11n (5 GHz) (UNII-1, UNII-2A, UNII-2C) or CH 36 –
CH140
6.5 Mbps (MCS0, HT20) 17dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7, HT20) 13dBm
(MCS0, HT40) 14dBm
(MCS7, HT40) 11dBm
802.11n (5 GHz) (UNII-3) or CH 148 –CH 165
6.5 Mbps (MCS0, HT20) 15dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7, HT20) 12dBm
(MCS0, HT40) 14dBm
(MCS7, HT40) 11dBm
Bluetooth
1Mbps 6dBm
2Mbps 6dBm
3Mbps 3dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy
1Mbps 6dBm
WiFi Radio
Conducted Typical
Receiver Sensitivity
Note: All values nominal, +/-3
dBm. Variant by channels.
802.11a
6 Mbps -92dBm
54Mbps -74dBm (PER<=10%)
802.11b
1 Mbps -94dBm
11Mbps -87dBm (PER<=8%)
802.11g
6 Mbps -91dBm
54Mbps -74dBm (PER<=10%)
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0) -91dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7) -71dBm
802.11n (5 GHz HT20)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0) -92dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7) -71dBm
Bluetooth
1Mbps -83dBm (1DH1)
2Mbps -75dBm (3DH5)
3Mbps -86dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy
1Mbps -86dBm
LoRa - Wireless
Characteristics
LoRa Frequencies
863 –870 MHz (EU) –RG186
902 –928 MHz (US) –RG191
LoRa Radio Conducted TX
Power (RG191)
28dBm (max entry in Radio TX Power Table)
0dBm (min entry in Radio TX Power Table)

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Category
Feature
Specification
LoRa Radio Conducted RX
Sensitivity (RG191)
-127dBm (Bandwidth=125kHz, Spreading Factor=7)
LoRa Radio Conducted TX
power (RG186)
Supports TX power as per ETSI Frequency bands
25dBm (max entry in Radio TX Power Table)
-3dBm (min entry in Radio TX Power Table)
LoRa Radio Conducted RX
Sensitivity (RG186)
-125dBm (Bandwidth=125kHz, Spreading Factor=7)
-123dBm (Bandwidth=250kHz, Spreading Factor=7)
Interfaces
Wired
Ethernet - RJ45 Connector
Wireless
Wireless
Power
Supply Voltage
12V / 1A
Power Adapter
External DC Power Supply (has 12V /2A rating) with
regional plug adapter
Security
Wi-Fi
Standards - WEP, WPA, WPA2. Encryption –WEP,
TKIP, AES
EAP Types - EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC,
PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAP-TLS, LEAP
Software
Operating System
Embedded Linux, 4.x Kernel
LoRa
Packet Forwarder (Default)
Support for The Things Network, Stream
Communications, Loriot
Configuration
Web-based interface via Ethernet / Wi-Fi
Physical
Dimensions
133 x 275 x 30 mm
Environmental
Operating Temp.
-30° to +70°C *
*The RG1xx gateway operating temperature range is
limited to -30° to +70°C due to the supplied external
power supply. The RG1xx gateway without the
external power supply is certified for -40° to +85°C
Regulatory
Approvals (RG186)
CE:
Health and Safety: IEC 60950-1 V2.0
Radio: EN300 220-1 V3.1.1 (2017-02); EN300-220-2
V3.1.1 (2017-02)
EMC: EN301 489-1 V2.2.0 (2017-03); EN301 489-3
V2.1.1 (2017-03)
Approvals (RG191)
FCC: Contains FCC ID: SQG-WB50NBT
IC: Contains IC ID: 3147A-WB50NBT
FCC: Contains FCC ID: SQG-1001
IC: Contains IC ID: 31347A-1001
Wi-Fi Antenna
Model
Laird MAF94051
Type
Dipole

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Category
Feature
Specification
Connector
RP-SMA
Antenna Gain
2.1 dBi (2.4-2.5 GHz), 2.4 dBi (4.9 GHz) 2.6 dBi (5.25
GHz), 3.4 dBi (5.875 GHz)
LoRa Antenna
Model
Laird 001-0028 (863-870MHz) used with RG186
Laird 001-0002 (902-928MHz) used with RG191
Type
Dipole
Connector
RP-SMA
Antenna Gain
2.0dBi (863-870MHz) used with RG186
2.0dBi (902-928MHz) used with RG191
Accessories
Included
1 x 868 MHz antenna (with RG186) or 1 x 915 MHz
antenna (with RG191),
2 x 2.4 /5 GHz antennas,
1 x External DC Power Adapter
Enclosure
Standard
Option - IP67 Enclosure
Moulded Plastic Housing
Optional IP67-rated external enclosure housing for
main gateway PCB
Warranty
1-Year Warranty
3CONNECTING THE HARDWARE
3.1 Connect the Gateway
To use the gateway, you must power up the gateway and access the web interface via the Ethernet port. To do
this, follow these steps:
1. Follow the label on the box and connect the three antennas. Refer to Antenna Configuration for additional
information.
2. Connect the power supply (see #2 in Figure 3).
3. Connect the gateway to your router (#3 in Figure 3) using the Ethernet cable (#1 in Figure 3).
Your gateway is now connected and ready.

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Figure 3: Connecting the gateway
Antenna Configuration
To configure the antenna properly, do the following:
1. Attach the two shorter antennas to the 2.4/5.5 GHz (Wi-Fi) ports.
2. Attach the third and longer antenna to the 868 MHz/900 MHz (LoRa) port.
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