Indoor Femto Gateway
Optimized IoT Solutions for Small Businesses and Private Areas
- Up to 8 concurrent channels for LoRa transmission
- Built-in 2.4G 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
- Patented repeater mode for last-mile coverage
- Optional support of a wide frequency range from 470MHz to 928MHz in different SKU
- Various Internet connections: Ethernet, Wireless bridge
- Active scan for channel availability with RSSI levels
- Web UI for LoRa and network configuration
- Support Listen Before Talk for downlink
- Ideal for indoor positioning
- Support OTA and USB upgrade
Enhanced Indoor LoRaWAN® Connectivity with Flexible Backhaul: Browan Femto Gateway
Achieve robust and optimized indoor LoRaWAN® coverage with the Browan Indoor Femto Gateway (WLRGFM-100). Designed for performance and flexibility, this gateway offers features like an external antenna option, advanced RF capabilities, and dual Ethernet/Wi-Fi backhaul, making it ideal for small businesses, private industrial areas, or challenging indoor environments. Manusphere leverages its expertise to integrate this versatile gateway, ensuring reliable data communication for your critical IoT applications.
Tackling Demanding Indoor IoT Scenarios
The Browan Femto Gateway addresses key requirements for successful indoor deployments:
- Challenge: Maximizing LoRaWAN® signal reach and penetration within complex indoor structures or larger areas.
- Solution: Features both a built-in LoRa® antenna and an external SMA connector, allowing the connection of an optimized external antenna for potentially enhanced range and signal quality.
- Challenge: Ensuring reliable communication in environments with potential RF interference from other wireless systems.
- Solution: Incorporates advanced features like Listen Before Talk (LBT) for more reliable downlinks and active channel scanning for improved network stability.
- Challenge: Needing flexible options for connecting the gateway to the internet based on available infrastructure.
- Solution: Provides both a standard 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for wired connections and built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi that can act as a wireless bridge to your existing network.
- Challenge: Requiring compatibility with various LoRaWAN® Network Server (LNS) platforms.
- Solution: Operates using the widely supported Semtech Packet Forwarder protocol, ensuring broad compatibility with most commercial and open-source LNS solutions.
- Challenge: Needing straightforward configuration and flexible maintenance options.
- Solution: Offers an intuitive local web GUI for easy setup and supports firmware updates both remotely via OTA (Over-The-Air) and locally via its USB 2.0 port.
Key Features & Manufacturing Benefits
Optimized LoRaWAN® Coverage
Fine-tune your indoor coverage using either the integrated LoRa® antenna or by attaching a high-gain external antenna to the SMA connector. This flexibility helps overcome signal challenges in difficult layouts or larger spaces within your facility.
Enhanced RF Reliability
With support for Listen Before Talk (LBT) and active channel scanning (using an additional SX1276 transceiver), the Femto Gateway operates more reliably in congested radio environments, improving message delivery success rates for your critical sensor data.
Dual Backhaul Flexibility
Choose the best connection method for each location. Utilize the stability of a wired Ethernet connection or the convenience of connecting wirelessly to your existing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network using the gateway’s wireless bridge mode.
Broad Network Server Compatibility
Built around the standard Packet Forwarder protocol, this gateway integrates easily with the majority of LoRaWAN® Network Servers available, giving you freedom in choosing your backend platform.
Easy Management and Updates
Configure LoRa parameters and network settings using the simple web-based interface (default login admin/admin). Keep the gateway current with firmware updates delivered either over the air (OTA) or manually via the USB port.
Wide Frequency Support
Available in various SKUs covering an extensive range of global LoRaWAN® frequency bands (from 470MHz to 928MHz), making it suitable for deployment across different geographical regions.
Technical Specifications: Browan Indoor Femto Gateway (WLRGFM-100)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | WLRGFM-100 |
| Frequency Bands (SKU Dependent) | EU 862~870 MHz / US 902~928 MHz / IN 865~867 MHz / AS 923 MHz / CN 470~510 MHz |
| LoRa Channels | Up to 8 concurrent channels |
| WAN Protocol / Mode | LoRaWAN® / Packet Forwarder |
| LoRa RF Transceiver | SX1301 or SX1308 with SX1257 (plus SX1276 for LBT/scan) |
| LoRa Transmit RF Power | Up to 27 dBm (0.5W) |
| LoRa Receive Sensitivity | Down to -142 dBm |
| Antenna Type | Built-in LoRa antenna, 1x External SMA connector (switchable), Built-in Wi-Fi antenna |
| Backhaul Options | 1x Ethernet (10/100Mbps RJ45), Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz – Client/Bridge Mode) |
| Operation Temperature | -10°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -10°C to 60°C |
| Power Type | 5VDC / 2A via mini-USB port |
| Dimension | L:116 x W:91 x H:27 mm |
| Weight | 160 g |
| Interfaces | 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x USB 2.0 (Firmware Upgrade), 4x LED indicators, 1x Reset Button, 1x SMA Connector |
| Security | AES 128 (LoRaWAN) |
| Management | Local Web GUI, OTA & USB Firmware Upgrade Capable |
| Type Approval | FCC/CE/TELEC/ANATEL/IC |
Ideal Indoor Industrial Applications:
- Providing reliable LoRaWAN® coverage in areas with high RF interference.
- Extending network reach within large warehouses, production floors, or complex building layouts using external antennas.
- Connecting sensors in workshops, labs, or control centers where either Ethernet or Wi-Fi backhaul is available.
- Deploying private LoRaWAN® networks for specific manufacturing processes or building zones.
- Applications requiring precise indoor positioning capabilities (requires appropriate backend support).
- Integration into diverse LNS environments thanks to standard Packet Forwarder support.
Enhance your indoor IoT capabilities with the versatile and robust Browan Femto Gateway. Manusphere specializes in deploying and managing these solutions to ensure optimal performance and data collection for your specific industrial needs. Contact us to learn more.
For original manufacturer specifications and guides, please refer to the Browan Indoor Femto Gateway product page.
