RAKwireless Bulletin: New Meshtastic-Compatible Gateways, Developer Tools, and Community Updates
Welcome to the RAKwireless Bulletin.
This month's bulletin highlights new Meshtastic infrastructure, LoRaWAN® deployment resources, product updates, community projects, and industry events.
Featured highlights include the launch of the new WisMesh Station and WisMesh Pi HAT, along with valuable deployment resources and inspiring projects from the community.
Here's what happened across the RAK ecosystem this month.
Deployment Solutions and Product Updates
[New Product] WisMesh Station / WisMesh Station HP
We just launched the WisMesh Station, a ready-to-run Meshtastic-compatible gateway and base station built on Raspberry Pi® 4.
Designed for reliable fixed deployments, it comes preloaded with a complete local-first software stack, including meshtasticd, Mosquitto MQTT, Node-RED, and Grafana. Housed in a rugged enclosure, it eliminates the need for OS installation, device flashing, or manual software setup. Simply power it on and start configuring your network.
[New Product] WisMesh Pi HAT (RAK6421)
We also introduced the WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421, a Meshtastic-ready Raspberry Pi HAT that brings WisBlock modularity to the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.
With support for modular WisBlock radios, GPS expansion, and HAT+ auto-discovery, RAK6421 enables plug-and-play Meshtastic gateway and relay node builds. The 1W radio option makes it suitable for long-range deployments where coverage matters most.
[Product Update] WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit in 868 MHz
The WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit expanded this month, adding a 868 MHz, covering real ISM bands for Europe
Powered by an nRF52840 + SX1262 + SKY66122 RF front end, the kit delivers 1W transmission capability for long-range Meshtastic mesh networks in outdoor, off-grid, and community deployments.
[Product Update] WisMesh Tag (Blue Edition)
The WisMesh Tag is now available in a Blue Edition, offering the same IP67-rated protection, 1000 mAh battery, and stable GPS and Bluetooth performance in a new color option for field deployments.
[New Tool] LOPTIMIZER by Pilot Things: LoRaWAN Field Optimization Tool
We introduced LOPTIMIZER, a portable LoRaWAN field optimization tool built on WisBlock.
Designed for pre-deployment planning, LOPTIMIZER helps teams compare installation locations, evaluate sensor placement options, and estimate battery impact before committing to a permanent setup, thereby reducing costly trial-and-error in the field.
Events and Industry Presence
Asia Tech x Singapore 2026
We were at the Asia Tech x Singapore 2026 with the LoRa® Alliance on May 20–22, at Singapore Expo.
On Day 1, we showcased the full RAKwireless product ecosystem (WisGate, WisDuo, WisNode, and WisBlock) at the LoRa Alliance booth. Our VP of Strategic Growth & Design Partner Gavin Brown joined the Smart Cities panel alongside Semtech's Olivier Beaujard, exploring how LoRaWAN is powering real-world smart city deployments.
Fire Safety Event (FSE) 2026
At the Fire Safety Event at the NEC Birmingham last April 28-30, we demonstrated IoT solutions for fire safety and emergency monitoring, showcasing how LoRaWAN-based sensors and gateways can enable real-time alerts and build safety systems.
Deployment Tutorials and Gateway Management
Raspberry Pi-based Meshtastic Gateway for Always-On Deployments
We published a comprehensive blog covering how to run a Meshtastic-compatible gateway running on Raspberry Pi for always-on deployments.
The guide walks through setting up meshtasticd on Linux, configuring MQTT and dashboards, managing logging, enabling remote access, and integrating the WisMesh Pi HAT RAK6421. It’s everything needed for a permanent, reliable Meshtastic infrastructure node.
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Auto Add Device in WisGateOS 2
We published a new video tutorial showing how to use the Auto Add Device feature in WisGateOS 2 to register OTAA devices instantly. If you want to eliminate manual key entry and reduce setup time during LoRaWAN network provisioning, this video is for you.
Watch tutorial
Gateway WiFi AP Mode Setup
We released a video tutorial on configuring a gateway for LoRaWAN using WiFi AP Mode, enabling initial setup without a LAN cable. This is especially useful for field deployments where wired connectivity isn't immediately available.
Watch tutorial
Auto Connect a RAK Gateway to TTN
We have a new YouTube tutorial that walks you through how to auto-connect a RAK gateway to The Things Network (EU1) using Packet Forwarder mode, covering configuration steps from start to finish for European LoRaWAN deployments.
Watch tutorial
Build a Multi-Gateway LoRaWAN Network
We posted a step-by-step guide that shows how to build a multi-gateway LoRaWAN network using a central gateway and extender gateways with the built-in network server. The tutorial is ideal for industrial IoT and smart agriculture deployments that require broader coverage without external infrastructure.
Watch tutorialCommunity and Social Updates
RAK3112 Community Build: Agricultural IoT Node
We’re happy to have shared a developer's custom IoT node design built on the RAK3112 (ESP32-S3 + SX1276), featuring solar panel charging, RS485, and I2C interfaces for agricultural monitoring applications.
The build demonstrated how RAKwireless modules enable purpose-built field devices for real farming use cases.
RAK4631 Open-Source OBD2 BLE Temperature Monitor
A community member built a solar-assisted, energy-harvesting car temperature dashboard powered by the RAK4631 (nRF52840).
The open-source project combines OBD2 vehicle data with BLE connectivity, showing how WisBlock hardware supports creative edge computing applications beyond traditional IoT.
WisMesh Pi HAT Community Discussion
The launch of the WisMesh Pi HAT sparked active discussion on r/meshtastic, with operators sharing feedback on reliability, local MQTT workflows, and the value of standardized hardware for repeatable Meshtastic deployments.
Running Reliable Meshtastic on Raspberry Pi
A dedicated Reddit thread explored best practices for running reliable and scalable Meshtastic on Raspberry Pi, covering always-on gateway stability, relay node management, and long-term deployment considerations.
Developer and Platform Resources
Proven LoRaWAN Use Cases
We published a compilation of 11 proven LoRaWAN use cases powered by RAKwireless. It covers real-world deployments across smart farming, water networks, industrial IoT, wildlife conservation, smart buildings, and airports.
The guide serves as a practical reference for teams evaluating where LoRaWAN delivers the most value in production environments.
Special Highlight
TempGuard Networks: Predicting Cold-Chain Failures with BLE-to-LoRaWAN IoT
This month's spotlight goes to TempGuard Networks in Brazil. The company uses RAKwireless hardware to predict temperature failures before food or medicine gets spoiled across supermarkets and pharmacies.
Their hybrid BLE-to-LoRaWAN architecture deploys 80 BLE sensors, 4 BLE-to-LoRaWAN bridges, and 1 RAK7268CV2 gateway per branch that delivers live readings every three seconds and AI-driven drift detection at around $1,000 per location, compared to $2,400 with direct sensors for LoRaWAN alone.
Now rolling out across Carrefour supermarkets in Brazil, TempGuard Networks shows what happens when the right architecture meets reliable hardware: lower costs, simpler management, and the dependability that regulated industries demand.
Learn why TempGuard Networks chose RAKwireless.
This Month in One View
This month's updates showed a clear progression toward production-ready infrastructure from new Meshtastic gateway hardware and LoRaWAN deployment tutorials to firmware improvements, community-driven builds, and global event presence across Asia and Europe.
As the Meshtastic and LoRaWAN ecosystems continue to evolve, expect more deployment-focused resources, hardware updates, and community stories in the coming months.
IoT Made Easy,
The RAKwireless Team
TL;DR:
- RAKwireless focused on Meshtastic gateway infrastructure and LoRaWAN deployment tools.
- Event highlights included Asia Tech x Singapore and the Fire Safety Event 2026.
- New product launches featured WisMesh Station, WisMesh Station HP, and WisMesh Pi HAT (RAK6421).
- WisMesh 1W Booster Starter Kit is now available in 868 MHz
- LOPTIMIZER launched as a portable LoRaWAN field optimization tool.
- Tutorials covered Raspberry Pi-based Meshtastic gateways, Auto Add Device, WiFi AP Mode, TTN auto-connect, and multi-gateway networks.
- Community highlights included TempGuard Networks' cold-chain monitoring and open-source WisBlock builds.
- The 11 Proven LoRaWAN Use Cases guide provides a practical deployment reference.
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