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Figure 7: Connect through Wi-Fi Credentials

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 NOTE:

Assuming you have entered the correct parameter values you should get an IP address assigned by your
Wi-Fi router's (AP) built-in DHCP server. You can use this new IP address to log in via a web browser
(same way as in AP mode).

Connect through Ethernet/PoE

Connect the Ethernet Port (ETH) of the RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite via an Ethernet cable to your Router. The
router’s DHCP server should assign an IP Address to the Gateway. You can change the default settings below if
you wish (details in the User Manual).

Figure 8: Connect through Ethernet Settings

Connecting to The Things Network (TTN)

The Things Network is about enabling low power devices to use long range gateways to connect to an open-
source, decentralized network to exchange data with Application. Learn more about The Things Network through
their 

documentation

.

First, you should have connected your RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite into the internet through a router according
to the method which has been introduced in the 

Access the Internet

 section of this document.

Now go to the TTN Website: 

https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/

 and Login. You will then see the following

page:

Summary of Contents for WisGate Edge Lite RAK7258

Page 1: ...ckage Figure 1 RAK7258 Package Contents Product Configuration Wall Mounting Guide 1 Use a 5 millimeter drill bit to drill 2 holes on a wall Follow the dimensions on the image as a guideline for spacin...

Page 2: ...eway 1 Attach the LoRa Antenna First and foremost screw on the antenna to the SMA connector back panel of the RAK7258 WisGate Edge Lite WARNING Do not power the device if the LoRa Antenna port has bee...

Page 3: ...atives for you to choose depending on the availability of the requirements needed LEDs Status Indication PWR Power Indicator LED is on when the device is powered ETH ON link is up OFF link is down Fla...

Page 4: ...Password root Figure 6 Web User Interface Log in WAN Port DHCP IP When DHCP Server is in the network where the gateway WAN interface is located the WAN interface can automatically get the IP address...

Page 5: ...can change the default settings below if you wish details in the User Manual Figure 8 Connect through Ethernet Settings Connecting to The Things Network TTN The Things Network is about enabling low p...

Page 6: ...sticker on the casing or via the LoRa Packet Forwarder page in the LoRa Gateway menu once you log via the Web UI 2 Select your Frequency Plan depending on your location This should populate the Router...

Page 7: ...ully connected to The Things Network TTN NOTE By default the Gateway is set to connect to TTN For detailed information about advanced configuration options refer to the WEB Management Platform LoRa Ne...

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