MikroTik wAP LR8G LoRa Gateway & Antennas for industrial IoT

Extending IoT intelligence: how MikroTik’s wAP LR8G gateway and antennas power long-range, resilient connectivity

May 15, 2025
Karabo Mawela
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Real-world use case: smart agriculture deployment

As IoT continues to reshape industries, the ability to deploy long-range, energy-efficient sensors in remote environments is crucial. For agricultural, environmental, and rural applications, reliable LoRa® connectivity is often the missing piece. This is where the MikroTik wAP LR8G kit (MT-RBWAP-LoRa8) comes in.

Designed for seamless integration into LoRaWAN® networks, this compact yet powerful gateway is built to perform in the most demanding conditions—rural fields, mountaintops, or industrial zones—ensuring consistent communication between your IoT endpoints and the cloud.

System overview: bringing it all together

Core components

MT-RBWAP-LoRa8 (RBwAPR-2nD&R11e-LR8G): A compact, weatherproof LoRa® gateway featuring an R11e-LR8 concentrator, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, built-in GPS, Ethernet, and LTE support.
MT-LoRa8-ANTENNA: An 868 MHz omni-directional antenna that enhances LoRa® signal coverage and sensitivity.
MT-HGO-LTE: A robust, external LTE antenna designed to improve mobile connectivity in areas with weak signal reception.

How they work together in the field

Let’s consider a typical smart farming deployment:

The wAP LR8G gateway (MT-RBWAP-LoRa8) is installed at a central, elevated location—such as on a farm building or solar-powered mast. It collects data from dispersed LoRa® sensors measuring soil moisture, weather conditions, or livestock activity.
The 868 MHz omni-directional antenna (MT-LoRa8-ANTENNA) is connected to the gateway’s LoRa® module to maximise range and ensure sensor coverage over several kilometres, even in difficult terrain.
The HGO-LTE antenna (MT-HGO-LTE) strengthens the gateway’s 4G connection, ensuring that the gathered data can be reliably forwarded to cloud-based platforms like The Things Network or ChirpStack, even in low-signal zones.

Key features that make this solution ideal for IoT

LoRa® connectivity on 868 MHz
Offers low-power, long-range communication suited for remote IoT deployments.
Built-in GPS module
Ideal for asset tracking, network mapping, and environmental applications where accurate location data is needed.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet
Supports both wired and wireless backhaul for flexible connectivity.
Outdoor-ready, weatherproof design
Withstands exposure to wind, rain, and extreme temperatures without compromising performance.
LTE uplink with enhanced signal reception
Ensures consistent data transmission from edge devices to the cloud, even where infrastructure is limited.

Ideal applications

Smart agriculture and irrigation control
Environmental and weather monitoring
Asset tracking and geospatial intelligence
Rural telemetry systems
Smart city infrastructure

Explore the solution

Now that you understand how MikroTik’s LoRa® solution enables intelligent, long-range connectivity in agricultural environments, you’re one step closer to building a smarter, more resilient operation.

Visit the MiRO website to explore our full range of IoT solutions, speak to our knowledgeable sales team on +27 12 657 0960, or visit a MiRO branch near you.