Indoor PicoNext Gateway - Browan
Flexible Indoor LoRaWAN® Gateway – Extensive Connectivity and Rapid Deployment
General presentation
The Browan Indoor PicoNext Gateway is a compact and modular LoRaWAN® gateway designed for long-range indoor connectivity. Powered by the SX1302 chip, it supports up to 8 simultaneous channels. This model was developed to meet the needs of vertical applications such as home security, smart metering, lighting monitoring, and anomaly detection.
Ideal for tight spaces such as parking lots , exhibition centers , campuses or connected offices , the PicoNext is an agile gateway, capable of operating with a wide choice of uplinks: Ethernet, Wi-Fi or LTE-M .
Typical applications
- Home security / smart building
- Remote reading (water, gas, electricity)
- Monitoring fault indicators
- Smart street lighting
- IoT for campuses, exhibition stands, small businesses
Key points and features
- Support for Packet Forwarder & Basic Station modes
- Up to 8 simultaneous LoRaWAN® channels
- SX1302 chip for high radio performance
- Backhaul connectivity: Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, LTE/3G/4G
- Optional GPS + GLONASS support (time stamping)
- Embedded Web UI for LoRa and network configuration
- Integrated CAN 2.0 (prepared for future extensions)
- AES 128 encryption for secure communications
- Locally upgradable firmware
Technical specifications
Model |
WSMS-155AGN |
Supported frequencies |
EU: 863–870 MHz / US: 902–928 MHz |
Number of channels |
8 simultaneous LoRaWAN® channels |
Modulation |
LoRa, based on LoRaWAN® |
RF chip |
Semtech SX1302 |
Transmit power |
0.5W (up to 27 dBm) |
Reception sensitivity |
-140 dBm |
Connectivities |
Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 3G/4G LTE, GPS (depending on model) |
Interfaces |
1x RJ45 WAN, 1x Reset, 1x SIM (2FF), 1x DC Jack, 4 LEDs, CAN 2.0 |
Types of antennas |
1 LoRa, 1 LTE, 1 Wi-Fi (*), 1 GPS (*) |
Operating temperature |
-10°C to +55°C |
Storage temperature |
-20°C to +60°C |
Dimensions |
120 x 136 x 35 mm |
Weight |
0.40 kg |
Food |
DC 12V/2A or 10–30V via 3-pin or passive PoE |
Wi-Fi Standards |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
Supported LTE modules |
Quectel PCIe (LTE Cat 4 or Cat M1/NB2) |
Security |
AES 128-bit |
Certifications |
FCC / IC / CE |
*Some features (Wi-Fi, GPS) depend on the SKU chosen for the market (e.g. US/EU without GPS by default).
Compatibility and scalability
- Support for standard LoRaWAN® deployments
- Interoperable with public and private networks
- Designed to scale with customizable regional LTE-M modules
- CAN 2.0 for future integration into industrial systems
Conclusion
Browan's PicoNext Indoor Gateway is a complete IoT solution for indoor LoRaWAN® projects. Its flexibility, compactness, and multiple connectivity options make it a reliable and scalable alternative for professionals looking to deploy a local or wide area network in a private or commercial space.