{"product_id":"mikrotik-iot-lorawan-gateway-2-4-ghz-wireless-bluetooth-lora-2x-100-mbps-ethernet-ports","title":"MikroTik KNOT IoT Gateway with LoRaWAN, LTE, Bluetooth \u0026 WiFi","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe Ultimate All-in-One IoT Gateway Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIntroducing the MikroTik KNOT LR8 kit, a versatile and powerful out-of-the-box IoT Gateway designed for LoRa® technology. This device is the ultimate connectivity tool, seamlessly bridging a multitude of protocols and technologies to bring even the most remote or tricky areas online. Whether you're in agriculture, asset tracking, cold chain monitoring, or industrial manufacturing, the KNOT provides a flexible, low-cost connectivity solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eUnmatched Connectivity Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe KNOT is engineered for exceptional versatility, featuring a comprehensive array of connectivity options. It integrates 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, LoRa®, and two 100 Mbps Ethernet ports with PoE-in and PoE-out capabilities. It also supports Narrow Band and CAT-M technology, low-cost cellular connections supported by countless mobile operators globally. This allows the KNOT to serve as a backup connection for Ethernet or as a primary management channel for your network. The device includes a pre-installed UDP packet forwarder to any public or private LoRa® servers, supporting 8 different channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdvanced Functionality for Modern IoT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBeyond simple connectivity, the KNOT is a powerful tool for sophisticated IoT applications. It can monitor onboard GPIOs, convert Modbus protocol to TCP, and forward Bluetooth packets to a TCP\/IP network via HTTPS and MQTT. This allows you to bring wireless connectivity to wired legacy devices like electricity meters and relays. For asset tracking, the KNOT can utilize Bluetooth advertisement packets from any BLE tag (including iBeacon and Eddystone formats) with powerful filters to forward only relevant data. The integrated GPS support makes it an ideal solution for tracking mobile assets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRobust and Ready for Any Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBuilt for demanding professional environments, the KNOT is powered by a 650 MHz CPU and 64 MB of RAM, running the powerful RouterOS v7. It's designed to operate in extreme conditions, with a tested ambient temperature range of -40°C to 70°C. With multiple powering options including a DC jack, PoE-in, and MicroUSB, and a low maximum power consumption, it's both flexible and efficient. The kit comes with a DIN rail mount for easy integration into industrial cabinets and outdoor setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e8-channel LoRa® 863-870 MHz Gateway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 4 (802.11b\/g\/n) and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eNarrow Band and CAT-M cellular technology for low-cost IoT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2x 100 Mbps Ethernet ports with 802.3af\/at PoE-in and PoE-out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOnboard GPS, GPIOs, and RS485\/Modbus to TCP conversion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eMultiple powering options: DC Jack, PoE, and MicroUSB.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRobust RouterOS v7 operating system (License Level 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWide operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C) for industrial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #000000;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eProduct code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eRB924iR-2nD-BT5\u0026amp;BG77\u0026amp;R11e-LR8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eMIPSBE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eQCA9531\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eCPU core count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eCPU nominal frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e650 MHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eSize of RAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e64 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eStorage size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e128 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eStorage type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eNAND\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eRouterOS v7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eRouterOS license\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eTested ambient temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e-40°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000;\"\u003eWireless Specifications\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e300 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWireless 2.4 GHz number of chains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWireless 2.4 GHz standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e802.11b\/g\/n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eAntenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWireless 2.4 GHz chip model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eQCA9531\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWi-Fi generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eWi-Fi 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eBluetooth Version\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e5.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000;\"\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e10\/100 Ethernet ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000;\"\u003ePeripherals\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eNumber of SIM slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e1 Modem (Nano SIM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eMiniPCI-e slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eSerial console port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eRS485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eNumber of USB ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eUSB slot type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003emicroUSB type AB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; background-color: #f2f2f2; color: #000000;\"\u003ePowering\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eNumber of DC inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e3 (DC jack, PoE-IN, MicroUSB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eDC jack input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e12-57 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eMicroUSB input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e5 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eMax power consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e23 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eMax power consumption without attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003eCooling type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003ePoE in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e802.3af\/at\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003ePoE in input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; color: #000000;\"\u003e18-57 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MikroTik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48505584713968,"sku":"MT-RBKNOT-LR8G","price":3604.47,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/0989\/1568\/files\/17674.jpg?v=1765557455","url":"https:\/\/nexgencomputing.co.za\/products\/mikrotik-iot-lorawan-gateway-2-4-ghz-wireless-bluetooth-lora-2x-100-mbps-ethernet-ports","provider":"NexGen Computing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}