Compare RAKwireless WisGate indoor and outdoor LoRaWAN gateways by channels, cellular, PoE, antenna, IP rating, and power to pick the right model.
RAKwireless offers indoor and outdoor LoRaWAN gateways for different deployment environments and connectivity requirements. Indoor gateways are designed for protected environments such as offices, buildings, equipment rooms, laboratories, and indoor industrial installations, while outdoor gateways provide weather-resistant enclosures for industrial sites, agriculture, utilities, smart cities, rooftops, poles, and remote infrastructure.
All gateways in this comparison run WisGateOS 2 and support centralized remote management through WisDM.
Use the tables below to compare key specifications and deployment characteristics across current WisGate gateway models.
If you are not sure which factors to consider when selecting a gateway, see How to Choose the Right Gateway for Your IoT Deployment.
Common Software Platform
All gateways included in this comparison run WisGateOS 2 and support centralized remote management through WisDM.
| Common Capability | Support |
| Operating System | WisGateOS 2 |
| Remote Management | WisDM |
| Web-Based Configuration | Supported |
| Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server | Supported |
| Packet Forwarder / Basics™ Station | Supported |
| Remote Monitoring and Management | Supported through WisDM |
Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway Comparison
RAK indoor gateways are designed for protected environments such as offices, buildings, equipment rooms, laboratories, and indoor industrial installations.
All models in this comparison support eight LoRaWAN channels. The main differences are cellular capability, LTE antenna configuration, PoE support, power input, and regional availability.
The table below compares these characteristics across the current indoor gateway models.
| Feature | RAK7266 / RAK7266S | RAK7268V2 / RAK7268CV2 | RAK7268CV2-V |
| Series | WisGate Soho Lite | WisGate Edge Lite 2 | WisGate Edge Lite 2 Verizon |
| LoRaWAN Channels | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency Bands | EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4, EU433, CN470 | EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4, EU433, CN470 | US915 |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Cellular |
RAK7266: LTE Cat 1 RAK7266S: No LTE |
RAK7268CV2: LTE Cat 4 RAK7268V2: No LTE |
LTE Cat 4 |
| LTE Antenna | RAK7266: Internal or external, depending on variant | RAK7268CV2: Internal or external, depending on variant | External |
| External LTE Connector | RP-SMA on external-LTE-antenna variant | RP-SMA on external-LTE-antenna variant | RP-SMA |
| LoRa® Antenna | External, RP-SMA | External, RP-SMA | External, RP-SMA |
| Wi-Fi Antenna | Internal | Internal | Internal |
| PoE | No | IEEE 802.3af | IEEE 802.3af |
| DC Power | 12 V DC | 12 V DC / 9–24 V DC depending on variant | 9–36 V DC |
| Ingress Protection | IP30 | IP30 | IP30 |
| Dimensions | 166 × 127.5 × 36 mm | 166 × 127.5 × 36 mm | 166 × 127.5 × 36 mm |
| Operating Temperature | −10 °C to +55 °C | −10 °C to +55 °C | −10 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −10 °C to +65 °C | −10 °C to +65 °C | −10 °C to +65 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Installation | Desktop, wall, or rail mounting | Desktop, wall, or rail mounting | Desktop, wall, or rail mounting |
Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway Comparison
RAK outdoor gateways are designed for exposed environments, including industrial sites, agriculture, utilities, smart cities, rooftops, poles, and remote infrastructure.
The main differences between the outdoor models are LoRaWAN channel configuration, duplex mode, Ethernet availability, cellular backhaul, antenna placement, power options, and environmental protection.
The table below compares these characteristics across the current outdoor gateway models.
| Feature | RAK7267 | RAK7240V2 / RAK7240CV2 | RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2 | RAK7285 / RAK7285C |
| Series | WisGate Soho Pro | WisGate Edge Prime | WisGate Edge Pro V2 | WisGate Edge Ultra |
| LoRaWAN Channels | 8 | 8 or 16 | 8 or 16 | 8 or 16 Full-Duplex |
| Duplex Mode | Half-Duplex | Half-Duplex | Half-Duplex | Full-Duplex |
| Frequency Bands | EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4 | EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4, EU433, CN470* | EU868, IN865, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4, EU433, CN470 | US915, AU915 |
| Ethernet | No | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps | 10/100 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Cellular | LTE Cat 1 | RAK7240CV2: LTE Cat 4 | RAK7289CV2: LTE Cat 4 | RAK7285C: LTE Cat 4 |
| LTE Antenna | Internal | External | Internal | External |
| LoRa Antenna | Internal | External | External | External |
| Wi-Fi Antenna | Internal | External | Internal | External |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS Antenna | Internal | External | Internal | External |
| PoE | No |
IEEE 802.3af 42~57 VDC |
IEEE 802.3af 37~57 VDC |
IEEE 802.3at 42~57 VDC |
| DC Power | 9–36 V DC | 9–24 V DC on DC-input variants | 12 V DC | 9–36 V DC |
| Battery / Off-Grid Power | RAK Solar Battery Kit compatible | RAK Solar Battery Kit compatible *Supported on selected DC-input variants* | RAK Solar Battery Kit compatible | RAK Solar Battery Kit compatible |
| Ingress Protection | IP67 | IP65 | IP67 / NEMA-6 | IP67 |
| Enclosure | UV-stabilized ABS | Aluminum and plastic | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 180 × 130 × 60 mm | 224 × 121 × 42 mm | 240 × 240 × 89.5 mm | 310 × 290 × 146 mm |
| Operating Temperature | −30 °C to +55 °C | −30 °C to +55 °C | −30 °C to +55 °C | −30 °C to +55 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Installation | Pole mounting | Pole or wall mounting | Pole or wall mounting | Pole or wall mounting |
EU433 and CN470 are not supported by the RAK7240V2 16-channel variant.
FAQs
What software platform do the RAK LoRaWAN gateways use?
All gateways included in the comparison run WisGateOS 2 and support centralized remote management through WisDM.
Do RAK LoRaWAN gateways support a built-in LoRaWAN Network Server?
Yes. The gateways included in the comparison support a built-in LoRaWAN Network Server, as well as Packet Forwarder / Basics™ Station.
What are the main differences between RAK indoor LoRaWAN gateways?
The main differences are cellular capability, LTE antenna configuration, PoE support, power input, and regional availability.
What are the main differences between RAK outdoor LoRaWAN gateways?
For outdoor deployment, the major differences are LoRaWAN® channel configuration, duplex mode, Ethernet availability, cellular backhaul, antenna placement, power options, and environmental protection.
Which RAK outdoor LoRaWAN gateways support 8 or 16 channels?
The RAK7240V2 / RAK7240CV2, RAK7289V2 / RAK7289CV2, and RAK7285 / RAK7285C support 8 or 16 channels. The RAK7285 / RAK7285C supports 8 or 16 Full-Duplex channels.
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