In our LoRaWAN node’s development, we tested multiple LoRaWAN gateway, and find that this SenseCAP from Seeed is a relative good choice. The Seeed SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform LoRaWAN Gateway is a standard LoRaWAN gateway that supports connecting to different network servers. It supports global LoRaWAN frequency plans from 865 MHz to 923 MHz and can be used in multiple LoRaWAN applications like smart building, environmental monitoring systems, precision farming, etc. It has wide-range coverage and strong signal output capability and other features, making it the perfect gateway for building a LoRaWAN network.

Features

Support Multiple LoRaWAN® Network Servers: Compatible with multiple LNS like AWS, TTN, ChirpStack, etc. via using the Packet Forwarder / Basics™ Station mode.

Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server: Based on Chirpstack, provides a fast and reliable solution for launching a LoRaWAN network.

Built-in SenseCAP Local Console for Configuration: Provides a simple setup experience to configure the device on Web UI through Wi-Fi AP and Ethernet.

Support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE): For users who need to power the gateway on Ethernet instead of an extra power supply cable, the PoE feature is also added to this device, making your deployment more reliable and faster.

Wide-range Coverage and Strong Signal: Provides up to 10km of LoRaWAN® coverage and strong signal, allowing users to send data with extremely long ranges at low data rates.

Excellent and Stable Performance: The gateway is powered by the mature hardware solution MT7628 and Semtech SX1302 baseband Long Range chip. It supports Cellular(optional)、Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet connection.

Professional Management Tools and Cloud Services: Users could easily set up the gateway in a few simple steps via Web Interface. SenseCAP Portal and SenseCAP Local Console are also developed for users to monitor and manage the gateway efficiently and easily

Usage:

The Gateway can be set up easily out of the box. Users can bind and manage the device through SenseCAP Mate APP and SenseCAP Portal in 4 steps. After that, users can start configuring the sensors in the same way to create the LoRaWAN® network solutions.

Scan the QR code for device binding

Connect gateway to internet and power on

Check gateway status on the SenseCAP platform

Connect sensors to the network and upload data to the cloud

Here is the network architecture for reference:

SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform LoRaWAN® Gateway can be configured in 2 ways:

Wi-Fi/ Ethernet access to the SenseCAP Local Console Access the SenseCAP Local Console via SenseCAP Portal remotely

Spec:

Processor: MT7628(MIPS24KEc@580MHz) RAM: DDR2 128MB Flash: 32MB Gateway Chip: SX1302 Channel: 8 LoRaWAN® Protocol: V1.0.3 Class A/Class B/Class C Frequency Plan: IN865/EU868/RU864/US915/AU915/KR920/AS923 Long Range Sensitivity: -125dBm @125KHz/SF7 -139dBm @125KHz/SF12 Long Range TX Power: Up to 26 dBm Antenna: Long Range: 3dBi External Antenna with Base Wi-Fi: Internal Antenna Antenna Impedance: 50 Ohm Wi-Fi : Support 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n Ethernet: 1xRJ45 (10M / 100 M), PoE PD support Input Voltage : DC 12V - 2A PoE (IEEE 802.3 af), 40V-57V DC Interfaces: Ethernet RJ45 * 1 RP-SMA Female Antenna Connector * 1 Micro SD Card Slot (Future use) * 1 USB Type-C (Console) * 1 Management Software: Web Dimension: 143.6x135x34mm (connector not included) 150.6x135x34mm (connector included) Package: 34023065mm Operating Temperature: -20°C to 55°C Relative Humidity: 0% - 85% (non-condensing) EU868: IN865/RU864 US915: US915/AU915/KR920/AS923

Note

As Seeed’s notification, The SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform LoRaWAN® Gateway doesn't support the Helium network. It can not be connected with SenseCAP Hotspot APP and SenseCAP Dashboard.

Please contact the SenseCAP MX Team on the Official SenseCAP MX Community Discord Channel for tech support.