Smarter Field Testing, Easier Actility Setup & IoT for Small Farms
Welcome to the RAKwireless Bulletin – May 2025 Edition.
This month, we're focusing on expanding real-world deployments with smarter tools, educational resources, and new devices on our Solution Marketplace. From empowering small farmers to simplifying network monitoring and bringing indoor LoRaWAN® field testing to life, RAKwireless continues to deliver on its promise to make IoT simple, powerful, and accessible.
Let’s dive in!
Now Available: Field Tester Plus
We’ve upgraded our Field Tester for LoRaWAN to support both indoor and outdoor mapping. Whether you're testing in buildings or across open fields, the Field Tester Plus delivers better accuracy and flexibility.
Already own the original version? You’re covered. Just enable the new Field Tester Plus Extension in WisGateOS 2 to unlock enhanced functionality—no new hardware required.
We Are Now Offering DDP Shipping to the US
Are you based in the US and planning to buy from our store? Good news!
- We now support DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping for US personal orders under $700 and 2kg.
- That means: No customs paperwork. No surprise duties. No delays.
- Delivered by FedEx or UPS, usually within 12–18 days.
To help you understand how we classify our products (and how we help reduce tariffs), we’ve also published a full guide.
This guide explains which products qualify under the 8517.62.0090 HS code, how bundled kits avoid high tariffs, and how we help ensure smooth customs clearance for every US shipment.
New How-To: Connecting to Actility Made Easy
Actility is a carrier-grade LoRaWAN network server trusted around the globe. In April, we’ve published two step-by-step guides showing how to connect both RAKwireless Gateways and the Sensor Hub to Actility.
Whether you're integrating with ThingPark or want to add third-party sensors to a Sensor Hub, these tutorials walk you through the entire process. Learn how to:
New Video: Getting Started with WisDM
New to WisDM? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. In our latest walkthrough video, learn how to:
- Set up organizations, locations, and gateways.
- Navigate your dashboard.
- Monitor and troubleshoot remotely.
- Automate firmware updates across your deployment.
Why 90% of Farmers Fail at IoT, and How a $5 Device Could Change Everything | Meshtastic Designer Series
In a recent interview, Ken Yu, CEO of RAKwireless, sat down with Prateek Shrivastava, co-founder of EMpact, to explore how emerging tech like Meshtastic can transform life for smallholder farmers worldwide.
They talked about:
- Why 90% of global farms are small
- How data and connectivity help combat soil degradation & climate impacts
- The potential of affordable LoRa® tools like Meshtastic
This is the beginning of an exciting movement toward IoT for individual farmers.
Marketplace Spotlight: Certified Smart Plug for LoRaWAN
Now available on the Real IoT Solution Marketplace: the LW005-MP Smart Plug from MOKOSMART. Your compact solution for smart power control and monitoring.
Key Features:
- Remote On/Off Control via LoRaWAN
- Real-Time Energy Monitoring with ±0.5% accuracy
- Multi-Plug Compatibility: US, EU, UK, FR
- Certified: UL, CE, FCC
- Price: Just $50
Ideal for home, office, and industrial use. Track energy, prevent hazards, and control appliances remotely.
Certifications Update
We’ve secured new certifications across several key products, expanding deployment possibilities in North America, Europe, Oceania, and Latin America.
Stay tuned for more hardware launches, software updates, and solution releases in the months ahead.
