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RAKwireless - Gateways

Here is a list of tested RAKwireless gateways by HARDWARIO with reference resources:

NameTypeOverviewProduct pagePurchase link
RAK7268V2Indoor LoRaWAN® Gateway
(WisGate Edge Lite 2)		DetailsOfficial siteBuy here
RAK7289V2Outdoor Industrial LoRaWAN® Gateway
(WisGate Edge Pro)		DetailsOfficial siteBuy here

LoRaWAN Network Options​

To operate your LoRaWAN device, you can choose between two supported network server platforms. Both solutions allow you to manage gateways, register end devices, configure profiles, and process payload data.

Option 1: The Things Stack (TTS)​

A cloud-based LoRaWAN Network Server suitable for both small and large deployments.

Gateway Registration on TTS​

  1. Log in to your TTS Console (e.g., hardwario-com.eu1.cloud.thethings.industries).

  2. Go to Gateways → Register gateway. TTS Register Geteway

  3. Paste your Gateway EUI (16 characters, found in the gateway Dashboard) and click Confirm. TTS Register Geteway

  4. After entering the Gateway EUI, fill in the following fields:

  • Gateway ID: ( Your chosen identifier for the device → example: rak-0x)
  • Gateway Name: (Your chosen name for the device → example Rak 0x)
  • Frequency Plan: Europe 863-870 MHz (SF9 for RX2 - recommended)
  • (Optional) Label

Check the box Require authenticated connection.

Enable the following:

  • Generate API key for CUPS
  • Generate API key for LNS

Click Register gateway and download both API keys (CUPS + LNS).

TTS Geteway Config

  1. A new window will appear. Click Download LNS key, then Download CUPS key to save both API keys to your device. Once both files are downloaded, click I have downloaded the keys. TTS Download API Keys

Gateway Configuration​

On your RAK gateway, navigate to LoRa → Configuration and select Basics Station as Work mode.

  • Make sure the Frequency Plan and Country matches your regional settings. Click on Configure Basics Station server setup and fill the following field:
  • Basics Station Server Type: LNS Server
  • Server URL: wss://hardwario-com.eu1.cloud.thethings.industries
  • Server Port: 8887
  • Authentication Mode: TLS Server & Client Token Authentication
  • Trust (CA Certificat): isrgrootx1.pem (Download from https://letsencrypt.org/certs/isrgrootx1.pem and select)
  • Client Token: NNSXS.K5BHKTOO... (From file tc.key)
  • Confirm by clicking Save changes.

Rak TTS Server Setup

Option 2: ChirpStack v4​

An open-source LoRaWAN Network Server ideal for on-premise or private network installations.

Gateway Registration on ChirpStack​

  1. In ChirpStack v4, open Tenant → Gateways.
  2. Click Add Gateway. Rak ChirpStack add Gateway
  3. Fill in:
    • Name: Rak-gate (Or your preferred name)
    • Gateway ID: GATEWAY_ID
    • Stats Interval: YOUR_PREFERENCE
  4. Click Submit. Rak ChirpStack config

Gateway Configuration​

On your RAK gateway, navigate to LoRa → Configuration and select Packet forwarder as Work mode.

  • Make sure the Frequency Plan and Country matches your regional settings. Select Samtech UDP GWMP Protocol as Protocol. In UDP Protocol parameters category fill the following field:
  • Server address: ADDRESS_OF_YOUR_CHIRPSTACK_SERVER
  • Server Port up: 1700
  • Server port down: 1700
  • Confirm by clicking Save changes.

Rak select ChirpStack