RAK 7258 User manual

Industrial LoRa Micro Gateway
RAK7258
Quick Start Guide
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Step 1:Attach the antenna
First and foremost screw on the antenna to the SMA connector on the front
panel of the gateway.
Note: Do not power the device if the antenna port has been left open (not
connected to the antenna).
Step 2: Power the Gateway on
It is recommended to use the 12V DC adapter that comes with the
gateway. Optionally you can use your own PoE cable and injector (the
gateway supports PoE).
Step 3: Connecting to the Gateway
Use either the Ethernet Port or WiFi.
In both modes you can access the Management UI via a web browser
pointing to the IP address of the Gateway (check your router DHCP list).
WiFi AP mode
By default the Gateway is configured to work in Access Point (AP) mode.
It has the following parameters:
SSID: RAK7258_xxxx, “xxxx” means the last 4 characters of MAC (no
password is required to connect via WiFi).
Access Web UI: Connect via a browser to the default IP (192.168.230.1) of
the gateway.
UI user: root
UI password: root
WAN port (DHCP IP) mode
Connect the Ethernet cable to the port marked “ETH” on POE injector and the
other end to your Router. Find the IP address of your gateway on the DHCP
list in your Router.
Access Web UI: Connect via a browser to the IP address of your gateway.
UI user: root
First Time Power Up
UI password: root

Step 4: Connecting the Gateway to TTN
The Gateway EUI can be found via the Overview page in the Web UI.
Go to your TTN console (you need to register an account first) and register your
new gateway using the link below:
https://console.thethingsnetwork.org/gateways/register
Make sure to select the “I’m using the legacy packet forwarder” option, before
entering the Gateway EUI.
Select your Frequency Plan depending on your location. This should populate the
Router field. Optionally you can choose to enter the Gateway coordinates in the
map’s upper right corner and select if the gateway is indoor or outdoor via the
Antenna placement field below the map.
Upon successful registration you should see the following screen:
Your Gateway should now be registered with TTN and you should be able to
forward LoRa packets.
Note: By Default the Gateway is set to connect to TTN (using it as its LoRa
Network server). For detailed information about advanced configuration
options refer to the Configuration Guide via the link:
https://www.rakwireless.com/en/download/LoRa/Indoor-Gateway-RAK7258

Package Content
Gateway Device
LoRa Antenna
Tapping Screws
Screw Anchors
Power Adapter
Casing and Ports

The function of the Reset key is as follows:
Short press: Restart the Gateway;
Long press (5s and above): Restore Factory Settings;
LEDs
Status Indication
PWR
Power Indicator, LED is on when the device is powered
ETH
ON - link is up
OFF - link is down
Flashing - Data is being transferred
LoRa
ON - LoRa module status is up
OFF - LoRa module status is down
Flashing - LoRa module data is being transferred
ACT
Reserved for future use
STAT
Reserved for future use
WLAN
AP Mode :
ON - WLAN status is up
Flashing - Data is being transferred
STA Mode :
Slow Flashing (1Hz) - Disconnected
ON - Connected
Flashing - Data is being transferred
Status LEDs
Reset Key

Step 1: Use a 5mm drill bit to drill 2 holes on a wall. Follow the dimensions on
the image as a guideline for spacing the holes. When done insert the
screw anchors into the wall.
Step 2: Install the screws into the wall, leaving about 3mm of clearance.
Wall Mounting
100mm

Step 3: Insert the screw heads into the hanging holes located on the gateway
back plate, then gently pull down to complete the installation.
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