RAKwireless Manuals & User Guides

RAKwireless is a pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape, dedicated to lowering the barriers of connectivity for developers and enterprises. Headquartered in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, the company provides end-to-end solutions ranging from edge nodes to industrial-grade gateways.

Core product families include:

• WisBlock: A modular IoT development platform enabling rapid prototyping and industrial production.
• WisGate: Commercial and industrial LoRaWAN gateways designed for reliable long-range connectivity.
• WisMesh: Hardware optimized for Meshtastic and LoRa mesh networks, including the popular WisMesh Pocket and Repeater series.
• Solar Solutions: Integrated solar battery kits ensuring autonomous operation for remote gateways.

By simplifying the hardware development process, RAKwireless supports innovation in smart agriculture, smart cities, and asset tracking.

• How do I maintain the RAK Solar Panel Kit battery during winter?

  For winter deployments, it is recommended to angle the solar panel 5–10 degrees above the local latitude to maximize sunlight absorbtion and shed snow. Use the specialized 'Battery Plus' system which supports internal heating. If the State of Charge (SoC) falls below 50%, consider connecting an external power source or moving the battery indoors.

• What firmware should I use for RAK WisMesh devices?

  Specific firmware files are required for each device model (e.g., firmware-rak4631... for WisBlock Core based devices). Refer to the specific user guide or the RAK downloads center to ensure you flash the correct Meshtastic firmware version.

• No, the heating element in RAK Battery Systems draws power directly from the solar panel and does not utilize the battery's stored energy.

  No, the heating element draws power directly from the solar panel and does not utilize the battery's stored energy.