MikroTik LoRa 2.4GHz Access Point with LoRa Gateway
The MikroTik LoRa 2.4GHz Access Point with LoRa Gateway combines a wireless access point and LoRa gateway in a weatherproof package, utilising the wAP form factor. The kit comes with a pre-installed UDP pack forwarder for easy connection to any public or private LoRa server. The 2.4GHz WLAN interface and Ethernet port can also function as a backend.
Tech Specs
Click here for the RBwAPR-2nD&R11e-LR8 datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product code | RBwAPR-2nD&R11e-LR8G |
| Architecture | MIPSBE |
| CPU | QCA9531 |
| CPU core count | 1 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 650 MHz |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 |
| Size of RAM | 64 MB |
| Storage size | 16 MB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| Suggested price | $149.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 3 (DC jack, PoE-IN, Automotive) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 9-30 V |
| Automotive input Voltage | 12-30 V |
| Max power consumption | 5 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 9-30 V |
| Wireless capabilities | |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate | 300 Mbit/s |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz number of chains | 2 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz standards | 802.11b/g/n |
| Antenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz | 2 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz chip model | QCA9531 |
| Wireless 2.4 GHz generation | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100 Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of SIM slots | 1 Modem (Mini SIM) |
| MiniPCI-e slots | 1 |
| Other | |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| GPS RF connector type | uUFL |
| Wireless specifications | |
| 2.4 GHz Transmit (dBm) / Receive Sensitivity | 1MBit/s 22 / -96 11MBit/s 22 / -89 6MBit/s 20 / -93 54MBit/s 18 / -74 MCS0 20 / -93 MCS7 16 / -71 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G used for?
A: The RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G is an outdoor gateway kit designed for IoT and LoRaWAN applications, combining a 2.4 GHz WiFi access point, built‑in LoRa® module (863–870 MHz), GPS and one Ethernet port for uplink.
Q: What wireless and IoT standards does the RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G support?
A: It supports WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, dual‑chain. The built‑in LoRa® module covers the 863–870 MHz band for long‑range IoT communication and includes GPS for device location and timing.
Q: How is the RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G powered and what connectivity does it provide?
A: The device accepts power via DC jack (9–30 V), automotive input (9–30 V) or passive PoE‑in (9–30 V). It features one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet uplink port and supports outdoor mounting.
Q: What are the key hardware and environmental specifications of the RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G?
A: It uses a 650 MHz CPU, 64 MB RAM, 16 MB flash memory, operates in temperatures from ‑40 °C to +60 °C, and has an IP54‑rated weather‑proof enclosure suitable for outdoor deployments.
Q: In what scenarios is the RBwAPR‑2nD&R11e‑LR8G ideal and how should it be deployed?
A: It is ideal for outdoor IoT gateway deployments such as smart‑city sensors, utility meter networks, LoRaWAN or The Things Network infrastructure. It supports pole or wall mounting and integrates both WiFi and LoRa for flexible uplink and edge‑network use.