SenseCAP M2 - Multi-platform configurable LoRaWAN® gateway with PoE
Ideal for smart buildings, precision agriculture and complex IoT projects
General Description
The Seeed Studio SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform LoRaWAN® Gateway is an open-source and highly configurable gateway designed to support various LoRaWAN® servers such as AWS, TTN, ChirpStack , via Semtech UDP and Basics™ Station protocols. It integrates a local LoRaWAN server based on ChirpStack and offers a web-based configuration interface via the SenseCAP Console .
Equipped with the MT7628 processor and the SX1302 chip, it offers extended coverage of up to 10 km. Thanks to its Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 4G (optional) connectivity , it guarantees flexible integration into different types of deployment. It is also compatible with PoE power supply (802.3af) , which simplifies installation.
Note: The M2 is not compatible with the Helium network or the SenseCAP Hotspot app.
Targeted Applications
- Smart buildings and home automation
- Environmental monitoring
- Connected agriculture
- Smart city projects and LPWAN wide area networks
- Cloud-free solutions with local servers
- Prototyping and experimentation on multiple LNSs
Highlights
- Compatible with TTN, ChirpStack, AWS IoT Core, etc.
- Packet Forwarder and Basics Station support
- Integrated local LoRaWAN server based on ChirpStack
- Configuration via Web UI (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- 802.3af PoE support for easy installation
- LoRa range up to 10 km
- SenseCAP Local Console management interface + cloud portal
- MT7628 + SX1302 Rugged Hardware
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 4G LTE Cat 4 connection (optional)
Technical Specifications
Processor |
MT7628 (MIPS24KEc @ 580 MHz) |
RAM |
DDR2 128MB |
Storage |
Flash 32MB |
LoRa chip |
SX1302 |
Number of channels |
8 |
LoRaWAN protocols |
V1.0.3, Class A/B/C |
Supported frequencies |
EU868, IN865, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923 |
LoRa sensitivity |
-125 dBm @SF7 / -139 dBm @SF12 |
LoRa TX Power |
Up to 26 dBm |
LoRa antenna |
External 3 dBi (RP-SMA) |
Wi-Fi antenna |
Internal |
Wi-Fi |
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Ethernet |
1x RJ45 (10/100 Mbps), PoE supported |
4G LTE |
Cat 4 (B1, B3, B7, B8, B20, B38, B40, B41) |
Humidity |
0% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Operating temperature |
-20°C to +55°C |
Dimensions |
143.6 x 135 x 34 mm (without connectors) |
Food |
12V/2A DC or PoE 802.3af (40–57V) |
Physical Interfaces
- 1 x RJ45 Ethernet (PoE)
- 1 x RP-SMA LoRa connector
- 1 x USB-C port for console
- 1 x Micro SD card slot (future use)
Network & Software Features
- SenseCAP local console via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Remote configuration support via SenseCAP portal
- Compatible with SenseCAP Mate App for pairing
- Self-check-in via QR code
- Integrated ChirpStack server for cloud-free operation
- Support via the SenseCAP MX Discord community
Security
- HTTPS connection on web console
- Multi-network segmentation possible
- Cloud support + isolated local console
LoRaWAN® is a trademark used under license from the LoRa Alliance®. SenseCAP® is a trademark of Seeed Studio.