Effortless Indoor LoRaWAN® Deployment with the Browan MiniHub Pro Gateway

Simplify connecting your indoor industrial IoT sensors with the Browan MiniHub Pro Gateway (WLRRTES-102). This compact, cost-effective gateway is designed for rapid deployment in non-harsh environments like offices, labs, and control rooms within your manufacturing facility. Featuring simple Wi-Fi backhaul and versatile power options, it’s an ideal solution for seamlessly integrating LoRaWAN® devices with cloud platforms, particularly AWS IoT Core. Manusphere helps you leverage this easy-to-use gateway to quickly establish or expand your indoor IoT coverage.

Overcoming Indoor Connectivity Hurdles

Setting up IoT connectivity indoors can sometimes be complex. The MiniHub Pro addresses common challenges:

• Challenge: Need for quick, low-cost LoRaWAN® gateway deployment without running new Ethernet cables.
• Solution: Offers true plug-and-play setup with its wall-plug design and utilizes your existing 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network for backhaul. Configuration is handled via an easy-to-use web interface accessible when the device first starts in AP mode.

• Challenge: Finding convenient power sources or needing temporary/mobile gateway placement.
• Solution: Features flexible power options – use the interchangeable wall plug adapter or power it via its USB-C port from any compatible source (like a USB adapter or power bank), making it suitable for mobile applications or testing.

• Challenge: Streamlining integration with AWS cloud services for sensor data processing and analysis.
• Solution: Comes as an AWS Qualified Device, running FreeRTOS and designed specifically for easy onboarding and connection to AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN®.

• Challenge: Requiring a gateway that can adapt to different LoRaWAN® Network Servers (LNS).
• Solution: While optimized for AWS, alternative firmware is available supporting standard Semtech Packet Forwarder or LoRa Basics™ Station protocols, allowing connection to other LNS platforms like The Things Network or ChirpStack.

Key Features & Manufacturing Benefits

Simple Plug-and-Connect Setup

Get your indoor LoRaWAN® network running in minutes. Simply plug the MiniHub Pro into a wall socket, connect it to your local Wi-Fi network through its simple web GUI, and start receiving data from your sensors. Its reliance on Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) removes the need for Ethernet cabling.

Versatile Powering Options

Power the gateway directly from a wall outlet using the included adapter with interchangeable plugs, or utilize the convenient USB-C port (DC 5V) for power. This flexibility supports both fixed installations and temporary or mobile use cases within your facility.

Optimized for AWS IoT Core

As an AWS Qualified Device running FreeRTOS, the MiniHub Pro offers a streamlined path for connecting your LoRaWAN® sensors to the extensive services within AWS, simplifying data ingestion, storage, and analytics workflows.

Compact and Discreet Design

Its small size (90x80x40mm) and low weight (200g) allow for unobtrusive placement in any indoor setting. Built-in LoRa® and Wi-Fi antennas maintain a clean profile.

Reliable Indoor LoRaWAN® Performance

Equipped with a Semtech SX1308 or SX1302 chipset, it supports 8 LoRaWAN® channels with high sensitivity (-140 dBm) and +20 dBm transmission power, providing solid connectivity for nearby indoor sensors.

Network Server Flexibility

Manusphere can assist in utilizing optional firmware that enables the MiniHub Pro to function as a standard Packet Forwarder or LoRa Basics™ Station, ensuring compatibility with various network servers as your needs evolve.

Technical Specifications: Browan Indoor MiniHub Pro Gateway (WLRRTES-102)

Feature	Details
Model Name	WLRRTES-102
Frequency	EU 863~870 MHz / US 902~928 MHz
LoRa Channels	8 concurrent channels
LoRa RF Transceiver	Semtech SX1308 / SX1302
LoRa Transmit RF Power	+20 dBm
LoRa Receive Sensitivity	-140 dBm
Antenna Type	Built-in LoRa & Wi-Fi antenna
Backhaul	Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, Client Mode)
Wi-Fi Security	WPA/WPA2
Processor	ESP32-D0WD by Espressif Systems
Operating System	FreeRTOS (AWS Qualified version)
Operation Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Power Type	DC 5V / 2A via Wall plug (with internal module IRM-10-5) or USB Type-C (5V / 900mA input)
Dimension	L:90 x H:80 x D:40mm
Weight	200g
Interfaces	1 USB Type-C (Power/Config), 1 Setup Button, 1 Reset Button
Security	AES 128 (LoRaWAN)
Type Approval	CE/FCC/IC/RCM/WPC/RoHS

Ideal Indoor Industrial Applications:

• Monitoring environmental conditions in offices, labs, or climate-controlled storage.
• Tracking asset movement within specific indoor zones (e.g., finished goods area).
• Connecting low-density sensors in IT closets or control rooms.
• Rapid deployment for pilot projects or proof-of-concept IoT initiatives.
• Supplementing LoRaWAN® coverage in areas with good Wi-Fi but poor gateway reach.
• Applications leveraging seamless AWS IoT Core integration.

Quickly and cost-effectively deploy indoor LoRaWAN® connectivity where you need it with the Browan MiniHub Pro. Manusphere can help integrate this gateway into your existing Wi-Fi infrastructure and connect your sensors for valuable insights. Contact us to learn more.

For original manufacturer specifications and guides, please refer to the Browan MiniHub Pro product page.