Recommended outdoor commercial gateways

Gateways
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After running a couple of indoor Lorank gateways I’m thinking about setting up an outdoor gateway on the roof. Any recommendations? Let’s say money is not an issue, just needs to be future proof & stable.

Found this list on the TTN site (https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/gateways/start/list.html), some links are dead though. Corrections will be submitted through github.

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https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/marketplace/products/devices

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thanks borroz , any personal favorites?

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well … if money is not an issue… this one ? :sunglasses:

https://www.multitech.com/brands/multiconnect-conduit-ip67

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how about rpi 3 + ic880a board with outdoor casing, is that reliable enough ?

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In case anyone is looking for a price tag:

https://next-linq.com/product/multitech-mdot-2/
https://www.wdlsystems.com/Multitech-LTE-mLinux-Conduit-IP67-Base-Station-with-GNSS-Accessory-Kit

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@BoRRoZ whats your thought on rpi 3 + ic880a in an ip 67 outdoor enclosure with POE splitter ?

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yes… a DIY build gateway could work too, why not … but that was not the question from the topic starter :wink:

  • this more 'affordable one seems to work fine too
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no hard feelings towards self-built gateways :slight_smile: just looking for an off-the-shelf solution…

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can DIY gateways be modified enough to be used as commercial gateways in production ?

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you mean… have them certified ? :sunglasses:

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yes, certifying the rpi based gateways.

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I guess yes… but it will not be a cheap procedure

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I have got the LorixOne on my roof. Works like a charm and is easy to install to a pole with some tyraps.

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I have the LorixOne also. Has been working flawlessly for 3 months now.

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Why not the Lorank8 Plus version? We have a few of them already operational for a few years without problems.
the simple antenna is a good choice and the peli case housing provides sufficient protection.

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What about putting an indoor commercial router in an outdoor enclosure?
I’ve done five like this: New gateway from Laird: Sentrius RG1XX

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I have a LorixOne as well. I think by the time you’d made a DIY gateway with decent IP67 casing, antenna etc… you’ll probably not be far off the price of the LorixOne anyway.

I do also have a DIY gateway which runs off PoE, it’s not outdoor rated though:

https://www.alliot.uk/building-a-lorawan-gateway/

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I highly recommend the ones from Tektelic. They are telecom-grade and reliable. If you’re in North America it’s easier to get a hold of too.

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Can’t go wrong with the Kerlink Wirnet: solid outdoor station, probably the most used gateway deployed by public networks globally. very easy to set up.

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