Laird Sentrius RG1xx User manual

A
User Guide
Sentrius RG1xx
Version 2.1

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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.
Identified separate mDNS address.
Shewan Yitayew
1.2
29 Nov 2017
Update info for compatibility with GA2 (93.7.2.x) firmware.
Add compliance information. Add IP67 Rated Version Specs
Jonathan Kaye
2.0
13 Dec 2017
Changed rev # to 2.0 to match engineering release
Jonathan Kaye
2.1
04 Jan 2018
Miscellaneous text and grammatical edits
Shewan Yitayew

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CONTENTS
1About this Guide........................................................................................................................................... 4
2Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Specification ......................................................................................................................................... 5
3Connecting the Hardware............................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Connect the Gateway ........................................................................................................................... 9
4Log into the Gateway.................................................................................................................................. 10
5LAN Connection Setup................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 IPv4 Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 IPv6 Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Advanced View ................................................................................................................................... 14
6Wi-Fi Connection Setup .............................................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Use Scan to Add a Profile.................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Manually Adding a Profile................................................................................................................... 16
6.3 Wi-Fi Advanced Page .......................................................................................................................... 17
7LoRa Connection Setup............................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Using Presets ...................................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Forwarder ........................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Radios ................................................................................................................................................. 20
7.4 Advanced Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Traffic.................................................................................................................................................. 24
8Manage the Gateway ................................................................................................................................. 25
8.1 Changing Username and Password .................................................................................................... 25
8.2 Version Information............................................................................................................................ 26
8.3 Updating Gateway Firmware.............................................................................................................. 26
8.4 Save/Restore Settings......................................................................................................................... 28
8.5 Debug.................................................................................................................................................. 28
8.6 Factory Reset ...................................................................................................................................... 29
8.7 Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................ 29
8.8 Additional information: ...................................................................................................................... 29
9IP67 Rated Enclosure .................................................................................................................................. 30
9.1 Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 31
9.2 LED Display Reference ........................................................................................................................ 32
9.3 Cable Assemblies ................................................................................................................................ 33
9.4 Mounting Hardware ........................................................................................................................... 35
10 FCC and ISED Canada Regulatory Statements ........................................................................................ 37
10.1 Power Exposure Information.............................................................................................................. 37
10.2 OEM Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 37
11 CE Regulatory.......................................................................................................................................... 39
12 EU Declarations of Conformity (Update when ICC testing done)........................................................... 39

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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, Wi-Fi and LoRa configurations. It also provides instructions
for 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; differences are highlighted in the notes.
2INTRODUCTION
2.1 Product Overview
Laird’s Sentrius™ RG1xx LoRa-Enabled Gateway 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
ten 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: Side panel of the Sentrius™ RG1xx gateway
5. DC power input
6. User button
7. Reset button
8. SD card slot
9. Ethernet connector
2.2 Specification
Category
Feature
Specification
Chipset
LoRa®
Semtech SX1301/SX1257
Bluetooth®
Cambridge Silicon Radio CSR8811 A08
Wi-Fi
Qualcomm Atheros QCA6004
Wireless Characteristics
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams
2x2 MIMO
Wi-Fi Frequencies
2.4 and 5 GHz operation
Conducted Maximum Transmit
Power
Note: Transmit power on each
channel varies according to
individual country regulations.
All values for lowest data rate is
nominal, +/-2 dBm.
Others are +/-2.5 dBm
Note:
HT40 –40 MHz-wide channels
HT20 –20 MHz-wide channels
802.11a (UNII-1, UNII-2A, UNII-2C) or
CH 36 –CH140
6 Mbps
17 dBm
54 Mbps
14 dBm
802.11a (UNII-3) or CH 148 –CH 165
6 Mbps
15 dBm
54 Mbps
14 dBm
802.11b
1 Mbps
17 dBm
11 Mbps
17 dBm
802.11g
6 Mbps
17 dBm
54 Mbps
14 dBm
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
17 dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7)
13 dBm
275 mm
133 mm (W/O Antennas Mounted) 326 mm (W Antennas Mounted)

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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)
17 dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7, HT20)
13 dBm
(MCS0, HT40)
14 dBm
(MCS7, HT40)
11 dBm
802.11n (5 GHz) (UNII-3) or CH 148 –CH 165
6.5 Mbps (MCS0, HT20)
15 dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7, HT20)
12 dBm
(MCS0, HT40)
14 dBm
(MCS7, HT40)
11 dBm
Bluetooth
1 Mbps
6 dBm
2 Mbps
6 dBm
3 Mbps
3 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy
1 Mbps
6 dBm
Wi-Fi Radio
Conducted Typical Receiver
Sensitivity
Note: All values nominal, ±3
dBm. Variant by channels.
802.11a
6 Mbps
-92 dBm
54 Mbps
-74 dBm (PER <= 10%)
802.11b
1 Mbps
-94 dBm
11 Mbps
-87 dBm (PER <= 8%)
802.11g
6 Mbps
-91 dBm
54 Mbps
-74 dBm (PER <= 10%)
802.11n (2.4 GHz)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
-91 dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7)
-71 dBm
802.11n (5 GHz HT20)
6.5 Mbps (MCS0)
-92 dBm
65 Mbps (MCS7)
-71 dBm
Bluetooth
1 Mbps
-83 dBm (1DH1)
2 Mbps
-75 dBm (3DH5)
3 Mbps
-86 dBm
Bluetooth Low Energy
1 Mbps
-86 dBm
LoRa - Wireless
Characteristics
LoRa Frequencies
863 –870 MHz (EU) –RG186
902 –928 MHz (US) –RG191
LoRa Radio Conducted TX
Power (RG191)
28 dBm (max entry in Radio TX Power Table)
0 dBm (min entry in Radio TX Power Table)
LoRa Radio Conducted RX
Sensitivity (RG191)
-127 dBm
(Bandwidth = 125 kHz, Spreading Factor = 7)

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Category
Feature
Specification
LoRa Radio Conducted TX
power (RG186)
Supports TX power as per ETSI Frequency bands
25 dBm (max entry in Radio TX Power Table)
-3 dBm (min entry in Radio TX Power Table)
LoRa Radio Conducted RX
Sensitivity (RG186)
-125 dBm (Bandwidth = 125 kHz,
Spreading Factor = 7)
-123 dBm (Bandwidth = 250 kHz,
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 (enclosure only)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
-30° to +70°C
Note: 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 (863-870 MHz) used with RG186
Laird 001-0002 (902-928 MHz) used with RG191
Type
Dipole
Connector
RP-SMA
Antenna Gain
2.0 dBi (863-870 MHz) used with RG186
2.0 dBi (902-928 MHz) 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
Molded plastic housing
Warranty
One-year warranty

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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).
Alternatively use the Wi-Fi Quick Config mechanism. Refer to Wi-Fi Quick Config for additional
information.
Your gateway is now connected and ready.
Figure 3: Connecting the gateway
3.1.1 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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3.1.2 Wi-Fi Quick Configuration
The gateway includes a mode to allow you to configure without ethernet access, in the case that you wish to
join a wireless network.
Apply power to the gateway and allow to start, then perform the following:
1. Depress and hold the user button (see #2 in Figure 2) for seven seconds.
2. From a wirelessly enabled device perform a scan.
3. Connect to the access point rg1xx29378B, where “29378B” are the last six digits of the Ethernet MAC
address found on the label on the bottom of the gateway (Figure 4).
The network is secured with WPA2 with a password that is the same as the SSID. We recommend that
you change the default password for security reasons. The password can be changed on the
Wi-Fi > Advanced web page.
Upon logout or client disassociation, Wi-Fi Quick Config shuts down and normal operation resumes.
4LOG INTO THE GATEWAY
To log into the gateway web interface, follow these steps:
1. Determine the last three bytes of your gateway’s Ethernet MAC address. This can be found on the label
on the bottom of the gateway; the last three bytes are highlighted (Figure 4).
Figure 4: Bottom label –last three bytes of the Ethernet MAC address highlighted
2. Enter the URL into the web browser to access the web interface. For example, for the gateway used in
this guide, the URL is https://rg1xx29378B.local., where “29378B” are the last six digits of the Ethernet
MAC address. In Wi-Fi quick config mode, the gateway can also be accessed via the IP address at
https://192.168.1.1
3. Accept the self-signed security certificate in the browser.
4. Click Advanced (Figure 5).