KANKANAL Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway
IP67-rated, carrier-grade LoRaWAN gateway for wide-area outdoor IoT networks, perfectly suited for smart cities, agriculture, utilities and industrial infrastructure.
KANKANAL Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway
IP67-rated, carrier-grade LoRaWAN gateway for wide-area outdoor IoT networks, perfectly suited for smart cities, agriculture, utilities and industrial infrastructure.
Product Overview
The KANKANAL Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway is a high-performance, carrier-grade gateway designed for long-range outdoor deployments. With an 8-channel LoRaWAN radio, IP67 weatherproof enclosure, multi-backhaul connectivity and advanced security, it forms the backbone of KANKANAL IoT networks for smart cities, agriculture, utilities and industrial customers. Integrated with DeviceBoard Cloud, it delivers end-to-end visibility and control for thousands of sensors spread across wide areas.
1. Long-Range, High-Capacity LoRaWAN Radio
- 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway designed for dense outdoor sensor networks.
- Long-range coverage up to 15 km line-of-sight in rural areas and wide open spaces.
- Ultra-high receiver sensitivity for deep coverage across urban streets, parks and industrial yards.
- Supports Class A, B and C end devices for both battery-powered and mains-powered sensors.
- Serves thousands of nodes from a single site, reducing infrastructure cost.
2. Rugged IP67 Outdoor Design
- IP67-rated enclosure protects against rain, dust and harsh weather conditions.
- Industrial-grade housing suited for rooftops, poles, towers and utility structures.
- Wide operating temperature range from –40 °C to +70 °C.
- Engineered for continuous 24/7 outdoor operation in demanding climates.
3. Multi-Backhaul Connectivity & Redundancy
- Gigabit Ethernet with PoE for primary uplink and power.
- Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz) for flexible deployments where cabling is limited.
- 4G LTE option for remote or backup connectivity.
- Automatic failover across backhauls to ensure high availability of the LoRaWAN network.
4. Embedded Network Server & Edge Intelligence
- Built-in LoRaWAN Network Server enables fully private, on-premise deployments.
- Local payload decoding/encoding for integration with external applications and protocols.
- Supports MQTT(s) and HTTP(s) to stream data into DeviceBoard, SCADA, cloud IoT platforms or custom apps.
- Supports multicast and advanced downlink scheduling for mass configuration and firmware updates.
5. Enterprise Integration & Industrial Protocols
- Supports MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS for IoT application integration.
- Built-in BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP/RTU-over-TCP support for BMS, PLC and SCADA systems.
- REST and MQTT APIs to integrate with external IT/OT platforms.
- Ideal for smart-city, utility and industrial automation projects requiring mixed protocols.
6. Strong Security & VPN Options
- Multiple VPN options including IPsec, OpenVPN, WireGuard and others.
- Integrated firewall, MAC filtering, ACLs and port control.
- Secure management via HTTPS and SSH with role-based user access.
- End-to-end encryption for traffic from sensors to DeviceBoard Cloud.
7. Integrated GPS for Network Mapping
- Built-in GNSS receiver for accurate gateway location.
- Supports network planning, coverage mapping and geolocation-based analytics.
- Useful for distributed outdoor deployments across cities, farmlands and utility corridors.
8. Deep Integration with DeviceBoard Cloud
- Automatic registration of gateways into DeviceBoard for monitoring and management.
- Central dashboards for packet statistics, RF performance, backhaul status and firmware versions.
- Rule flows to route sensor data to analytics dashboards, alerts or external enterprise systems.
- Supports multi-site, multi-tenant management for large networks and system integrators.
9. Flexible Installation & Power Options
- Mounting options for poles, walls and towers.
- Supports PoE (802.3af) and DC power inputs.
- Low typical power consumption to reduce operating cost.
10. Typical Outdoor Use Cases
- Smart agriculture — soil sensors, irrigation valves, weather stations and livestock tags.
- Utilities & metering — water, gas and electricity metering.
- Smart city applications — lighting, environmental sensing, parking and waste bins.
- Industrial & logistics — yard monitoring, tank farms, pipelines.
- Campus & infrastructure — universities, airports, ports and industrial parks.
11. Key Advantages
- Carrier-grade gateway built for wide-area outdoor networks.
- Rugged IP67 design with wide temperature range.
- Multi-backhaul connectivity ensures always-on operation.
- Enterprise & industrial protocol support.
- End-to-end KANKANAL ecosystem with DeviceBoard, sensors and analytics.