Introducing WisMesh Board ONE: The New Baseboard for Meshtastic - Community Driven, Purpose Built The Meshtastic community is the heart of innovation, where creative minds come together to imagine new uses and applications. The WisBlock starter kit retains its key strengths: users can add their own sensors, customize freely, and just need to 3D-print an enclosure to...

Introducing RAKwireless Bridge IO: A Scalable Solution for Affordable IoT Retrofit in Industrial and Building Automation The Internet of Things (IoT) holds immense potential for transforming existing industrial and commercial spaces, making "retrofit" an ideal opportunity to modernize and enhance efficiency with ease. Existing industrial and enterprise sensor deployments use standard protocols like RS485 Modbus, 4-20mA,...

The Story Behind the RAKwireless Modular Vision for IoT When we started RAKwireless, we had three core beliefs: Everything is connected, which is why we work on IoT. Transparency is why we established a community-driven model. Diversity, which is why we focus on exploring a modular approach to make IoT easy for software developers. The development...

How a Lion Protection Project in Botswana Inspired the Gateway Mesh Solution Courtesy of RAKwireless "Sometimes, fate works in amazing ways. I’ve always believed that to truly understand customer challenges, you need to see things firsthand. It’s why I’ve spent countless hours traveling to meet with customers, discussing their pain points, and planning better resources...

8 Applications of LoRaWAN | More Than Just Tech With the IoT paradigm presenting itself as the future of the internet, LoRaWAN cannot be overlooked as a fundamental part of IoT. As we now know, it presents itself as the network that will be used for almost everything. It is no longer news that IoT...

RAKwireless and Datacake Collaborate on 'Real IoT in a Box' Solutions As a leading provider of IoT solutions, we understand the complexities of deploying IoT solutions, particularly when it comes to LoRaWAN®. To address these challenges head-on, we've introduced the Real IoT Solutions Marketplace (RISM). RISM is designed to provide comprehensive, field-tested solutions that are ready...

Selecting the Right Antenna for Your LoRaWAN® Gateway: A Comprehensive Guide Choosing the right antenna for your LoRaWAN gateway is crucial for optimizing performance and ensuring reliable connectivity. With various options available, it’s important to understand the specifications and factors that influence antenna selection. This guide aims to provide you with the essential information needed...

Is a High-Gain Antenna Advantageous? A Comprehensive Guide Choosing the right antenna for your needs can be challenging, especially when manufacturers often market “high-gain antennas” as superior and more expensive than their lower-gain counterparts. But is a high-gain antenna always the best choice? The answer is that it depends. In this blog, we'll explore when...

WisGate Soho Pro: Optimal Coverage with Built-In LoRa Antenna Introduction The WisGate Soho Pro (RAK7267) is designed with a built-in antenna that ensures excellent performance tailored to various installation scenarios. While some users might prioritize antenna gain, it's important to understand the advantages of our in-house designed integrated solution. Here’s how the WisGate Soho Pro can deliver...

WisDM Achieves 'Strong Security Posture' in Recent Penetration Test Data security is one of the critical focuses in today's digital age. We are happy to share that WisDM, our IoT Fleet Management Cloud-based platform, received a rating of 'strong security posture' during its annual penetration test. Given the increasing threat of cybercrime, which Cybersecurity Ventures projects to...