Thorigné-Fouillard, France, June 21, 2019:Kerlink, a specialist and global leader in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced an additional member to its Wirnet family that delivers 4G backhaul connectivity and fully integrated internal antennas. The new Gateway, said the company in a press release, fulfills a customers’ requirements for quick and easy outdoor deployment and management of the LoRaWAN IoT network.
“Combined with Kerlink Wanesy Management Center as a network management suite, this new LoRaWAN gateway is a unique, robust, and performant end-to-end connectivity solution with powerful remote management features that allow customers to conveniently maximize return on their network investments,” said Jean-Philippe Balberde, Kerlink’s innovative solutions and products marketing manager, in a written statement.
Kerlink’s addition of 4G backhaul connectivity replaces 3G connectivity, which is inadequate in some situations and is being decommissioned in an increasing number of countries. 4G, said Kerlink, was also the popular choice for cellular backhaul for data transport to Cloud-based applications. Integrated antennas reduce deployment costs by eliminating the need for additional antennas used as accessories, and they comply with “right-to-use” for each antenna on some deployment Sites.
Designed for global LoRaWAN deployments, Wirnet iStation supports multiple ISM bands, such as 868 Mhz, 915 Mhz, and 923 Mhz, and is certified by regulatory agencies in Europe (CE), the U.S. (FCC), Canada (IC), South Korea (KC), and other countries.
New easy deployment and operational features of the Wirnet iStation include:
- Eight LoRa channels RX (125 kHz, multi-spreading factor) and 1 channel RX (250 kHz or 500 kHz, mono spreading factor) + 1 channel RX (FSK) to get 10 channel RX + 1 channel TX, allowing up to 1.3 million messages transmitted per day.
- Bidirectional communication with a range of more than 15 km in suburban areas and more than two km in urban areas.
- IP67 new light, metal casing offering enhanced protection and large operating range in demanding environments.
- Mounting kit allowing simple and quick installation without opening the casing.
- Flexibility and easy access for backhaul connectivity:
- USB (Type C) connector for debug probe.
- Convenient and straightforward configuration, management, monitoring, control, and update via Kerlink WanesyTM Management Center.
- Remotely configurable and manageable via intuitive web GUI.
- Remote access via secure shell (SSH).
- Built-in high-rejection filters for co-localization with other radio devices and enabling strong interference resistance for better data transmission and permanent high availability.
Kerlink said the addition to Kerlink’s gateway family capitalises on the strengths of the Wirnet Station introduced in 2014 and the first commercial LoRaWAN gateway available worldwide.
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