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MikroTik KNOT LR8G kit

Industrial IoT Gateway for Smart Asset Tracking, Remote Monitoring and Efficient Automation - Now with Improved LoRa Reception, Simultaneous GPS + LTE CAT-M and a Lower Price

The KNOT LR8G is a compact, ready-to-use gateway for LoRa 868 MHz networks with improved reception sensitivity. It supports LTE CAT-M1 and NB2 cellular connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, GPS and Ethernet with PoE, making it a flexible central element for any IoT deployment.

The device enables simultaneous operation of GPS and LTE CAT-M for precise tracking of moving objects while maintaining a live connection. With low power consumption only 6 W and compact dimensions 122 × 87 × 26 mm, it is ideal for deployments where space, power and budget are limited, but performance cannot be compromised.

• Enhanced LoRa 868 MHz reception for stronger signal and longer range
• Simultaneous GPS and LTE CAT-M1 operation for tracking moving objects
• Versatile power options: PoE-in, DC connector or micro USB
• PoE-out on Ether2 port for powering additional devices
• SMA connectors for all main interfaces (LTE, GPS, LoRa)
• Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi support for wireless connectivity
• Industrial temperature range -40 °C to +70 °C
• RouterOS v7 operating system with Level 4 license
• RS-485/Modbus support for industrial sensor integration

Asset tracking in hospitals

Connect Bluetooth beacons to critical medical equipment. Install KNOT LR8G in every storage area. When the device moves, KNOT detects nearby tags, tracks the location using GPS, and sends updates via LTE CAT-M.

Cold Chain Monitoring

Utilize Modbus wired sensors to monitor temperature and humidity inside refrigerated containers. KNOT converts Modbus to TCP and securely forwards data via MQTT or HTTPS using low-speed LTE or NB-IoT.

Agriculture and Remote Locations

Deploy KNOT to collect data from soil or weather sensors in remote areas. With broad band support, LoRa reception, and GPS compatibility, it is ideal for long-term data collection with low power consumption.

Industrial Automation

Connect legacy wired sensors and actuators to the cloud. With DIN rail mounting support and GPIO monitoring, KNOT easily integrates into industrial control cabinets or manufacturing environments.

Processor

• QCA9531 650 MHz
• MIPSBE

RAM: 64 MB DDR2

Storage

• 128 MB
• NAND

Ethernet: 2× 100 Mbps RJ-45

USB: 1× micro USB

SIM: 1× nano SIM slot

Wireless

• Wi-Fi
• 2.4 GHz
• 802.11b/g/n
• antenna gain 1.5 dBi

GNSS

• GPS (MT3337V)
• SMA female connector

LoRa band: 868 MHz

Bluetooth

• yes
• version 5.2

IoT modem

• BG770A (Cat M1
• Cat NB2)

Operating system

• RouterOS v7
• license level 4

Power

• PoE-in (802.3af/at
• 18-57 V)
• micro USB (DC 5 V)
• DC jack (12-57 V)

PoE-out: 802.3af on Ether2 port

Maximum power consumption

• 6 W (without accessories)
• 23 W (total)

Operating temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C

Dimensions: 122 × 87 × 26 mm

Package contents

• power adapter (24 V/ 1.2 A)
• wall mounting kit
• DIN rail mounting kit
• USB OTG cable