The Kerlink Wirnet™ iFemtoCell is a compact and high-performance indoor LoRaWAN® gateway, designed for expanding public networks indoors or for setting up private IoT networks. Its small form factor and easy installation make it an ideal choice for applications in smart cities, smart buildings, and industrial IoT where reliable indoor coverage is needed.
🔑 Key Features
✔ Network Expansion – Ideal for extending public LoRaWAN® networks indoors or creating private IoT deployments.
✔ High Performance – Ensures reliable coverage in challenging environments such as basements, parking areas, and elevator shafts.
✔ Remote Management – Supports monitoring and configuration through a dedicated management platform.
✔ Flexible Connectivity – Equipped with Ethernet (RJ45) connectivity for seamless integration.
✔ Secure Data Transmission – Includes SecureBoot, encrypted key storage, and VPN support (OpenVPN/IPsec) for enhanced security.
📦 Technical Specifications
✅ LoRaWAN® Protocol: Compatible with EU863-870, IN865-867, RU864-870, US902-928, AU915-928, AS923, KR920-923 frequency plans.
✅ Channels: 8 RX channels (125 kHz, multi Spreading Factor) + 1 RX channel (250 kHz or 500 kHz, mono Spreading Factor) + 1 RX channel (FSK), total 10 RX + 1 TX channel.
✅ RX Sensitivity: Up to -141 dBm (SF12).
✅ TX Power: Adjustable from 5 dBm to 27 dBm.
✅ Processor: ARM Cortex A9.
✅ Memory: 256 MB DDRAM / 8 GB eMMC (6 GB user-available storage).
✅ Dimensions: 160 x 90 x 35 mm.
✅ Weight: 163 g (gateway only), 372 g (with packaging).
✅ Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C (without power supply).
✅ Humidity Range: 5% to 95%.
✅ Enclosure Protection: IP30 (Indoor use only).
📦 Package Contents
✅ Kerlink Wirnet™ iFemtoCell Gateway
✅ 230VAC/12VDC Power Adapter with 2.5mm/5.5mm Jack Connector
✅ External 3 dBi Antenna with SMA or RP-SMA Connector
✅ Installation and User Guide
Note: The Kerlink Wirnet™ iFemtoCell is not compatible with the Helium network.
📥 Product Downloads:
📑 Datasheet | 📘 User Manual
- Device Type: Indoor LoRaWAN® Gateway
- Frequency Bands Supported: 863-874.4 MHz (EMEA, India), 902-928 MHz (North America), 915-928 MHz (APAC, Latin America)
- LoRaWAN® Regional Parameters Supported: EU863-870, IN865-867, RU864-870, US902-928, AU915-928, AS923, KR920-923
- Channels:
- 8 RX channels (125 kHz, multi Spreading Factor)
- 1 RX channel (250 kHz or 500 kHz, mono Spreading Factor)
- 1 RX channel (FSK)
- Total: 10 RX channels + 1 TX channel
- Backhaul Connectivity: Ethernet (RJ45)
- Power Supply:
- AC/DC power supply (90-264VAC/12VDC) with 5.5x2.5mm plug
- 5V DC supply via USB-C
- Uninterrupted power supply with 5h or 24h autonomy (accessories)
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C (gateway only, without power supply)
- Humidity: 5% to 95%
- Dimensions: 160 x 90 x 35 mm
- Weight: 163g (Gateway only); 372g (with packaging)
- Ingress Protection: IP30
- CPU: ARM Cortex A9
- Memory:
- 256MB DDRAM
- 8GB eMMC (6GB available for user)
- Security Features:
- SecureBoot (Signed firmware)
- SecureStorage (keys and certificates in secured area) using ProvenCore™ solution
- Secured links and backhaul protection (OpenVPN/IPsec)
- Reboot (watchdog) and recovery on previous Management config (or factory config if the boot issue is not fixed)
- Installation:
- Wall mounting by 2 oblong holes
- Lay on a table (4 domes)
- Interfaces:
- Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)
- WPS push button
- 3 programmable LEDs:
- 1 LED (green/red) for Power status
- 1 LED (green/red) for Backhaul status
- 1 LED (green/red) for LoRa® rf activity Rx/Tx
- USB (Type A) connector for configuration
- SMA or RP-SMA for LoRa® antenna
- Reset button
- Management:
- Simple and convenient configuration, management, control and update via the Kerlink Wanesy™ Management Center (Alarm notifications, Firmware upgrade, platform statistics, RF statistics, RF spectrum analyzer...)
- Remotely configurable, manageable, via intuitive Web GUI
- Remote access via SSH
- Use Cases:
- Smart Energy
- Smart Cities
- Smart Agriculture & Environment
- Smart Building & Facilities