MikroTik LtAP LR8 LTE kit

The MikroTik LtAP LR8 LTE Kit, part number RBLtAP-2HnD&R11e-LTE&LR8, is a highly versatile and robust IoT gateway designed to provide exceptional connectivity and performance for a wide range of applications. This comprehensive kit integrates LTE, LoRa®, and robust networking features, making it ideal for smart city deployments, industrial automation, and remote monitoring systems. The LtAP LR8 LTE Kit also includes built-in GPS for precise location tracking and navigation applications.

At the heart of the LtAP LR8 LTE Kit is a dual-core MediaTek MT7621 CPU, operating at 880 MHz, ensuring efficient processing power for demanding applications. The device is equipped with 128 MB of RAM and 16 MB of flash storage, providing ample memory and storage capacity for running RouterOS and managing extensive network configurations. Its compact dimensions of 170 x 162 x 40 mm allow for easy installation in various environments.

The LtAP LR8 LTE Kit features a dual-chain 2.4 GHz wireless interface supporting 802.11b/g/n standards, with a maximum antenna gain of 2.5 dBi. The device also includes a U.FL connector for optional external antennas, allowing for up to 4 dBi gain and 360° antenna beam width. For wired connections, the kit offers a single 1G Ethernet port, ensuring reliable and high-speed data transfer.

This kit supports LTE category 4 with download speeds of up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbps. It also supports 3G category R7 with download speeds of 21 Mbps and upload speeds of 5.76 Mbps, as well as 2G category Class12. These capabilities ensure robust and flexible mobile connectivity across various network conditions. Running on RouterOS with a license level 4, the LtAP LR8 LTE Kit offers extensive networking features and capabilities. This operating system provides advanced routing, firewall, bandwidth management, and VPN support, making it suitable for complex network setups.

Designed for flexibility, the LtAP LR8 LTE Kit supports multiple power input options, including a DC jack or automotive connector with a voltage range of 12-30 V, and passive PoE (Power over Ethernet) input within the same voltage range. The device has a maximum power consumption of 25 W with attachments and 12 W without attachments, making it suitable for various power scenarios. It is particularly designed for use with 12 V automotive power systems but can also operate with 24 V systems.

MikroTik products for LoRa® are ready to work with “The Things Network” - the famous open source infrastructure that provides free LoRa® network coverage and has tons of apps for your needs. With the help of “The Things Network” you can get started with the Internet-of- things within a day. And it is easily upgradable to enterprise-grade network “The Things Industries”. The setup is so easy - anyone can learn it. No need to reinvent the wheel – join “The Things Network” to save time and energy with smart solutions!

To fully understand what this device can do, we need to talk about Internet-of-things. Let’s start with an example. Imagine a farmer who has cattle, an irrigation system for the crops, and storage for the goods. On a day-to-day basis he needs to:

For all these tasks the farmer can use low-cost wireless sensors. By connecting them to the LtAP - he can gather the real-time data, combine it with the location information of the vehicle, and send it to the cloud via high-speed LTE. Now all the information he needs to monitor and plan the growth of his farms is in one place. So simple and so handy. The wireless technology behind this is called LoRa®, which stands for Long Range. It requires very low power. That’s why LoRa® is the best way to build your Internet-of-things solutions. LoRa® can be used for anything from smart homes to agriculture, supply chains, logistics and even smart cities. Monitor parking spaces, track utility services, measure environmental data and so on - the possibilities are endless.

There are 3 MiniSIM slots you can use to set up automatic switching between mobile operators. Very convenient if you have to cross the border regularly. The device features two internal LTE antennas, but you can use the U.FL connectors to add external antennas of your choice for even better coverage. The same goes for the GPS – you can attach an external antenna as well. By the way, Mikrotik has provided a simple application example on the RouterOS documentation website, so you can start real-time location tracking right away!