# MacLink Gen-2 Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway Datasheet

URL: https://www.macnman.com/docs/product/lorawan/gateways/maclink-gen-two
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# MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway Datasheet

## Product Overview

MacLink Gen-2 is a high-performance **Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway** engineered for long-range wireless communication, carrier-grade Industrial IoT connectivity, and large-scale outdoor LoRaWAN® network deployments. Designed with an industrial IP67 weatherproof enclosure, high-sensitivity 8-channel LoRaWAN® concentrator, and multi-backhaul connectivity architecture, the gateway delivers reliable long-range communication for Smart Cities, Utilities, Industrial Automation, Agriculture, Water Infrastructure, Energy Monitoring, and Environmental IoT applications.

Built for harsh outdoor operating environments, the MacLink Gen-2 Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway supports Ethernet, dual 4G/LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi backhaul, and integrated GPS positioning to ensure stable and uninterrupted communication even in remote industrial sites, utility infrastructure, rooftop installations, pole-mounted deployments, and RF-challenging environments.

The industrial outdoor LoRaWAN® gateway features advanced RF filtering, adaptive packet forwarding, intelligent edge buffering, surge-protected RF interfaces, and industrial-grade thermal design for maximum uptime and reliable Industrial IoT network performance.

With support for thousands of LoRaWAN® end devices, the gateway enables scalable deployment of smart meters, industrial sensors, water monitoring systems, pump automation controllers, environmental monitoring stations, smart street lighting systems, agriculture sensors, wildlife tracking devices, and remote telemetry infrastructure.

MacLink Gen-2 supports secure AES-128 encrypted LoRaWAN® communication, TLS-based cloud connectivity, OTA firmware upgrades, and centralized remote gateway management through **ChirpStack, The Things Network (TTN), LORIOT, MQTT, and private LoRaWAN® network servers.**

The gateway is optimized for Industrial IoT applications requiring reliable outdoor wireless infrastructure including utility monitoring systems, process automation plants, solar farms, smart campuses, telecom infrastructure, transportation systems, mining operations, oil & gas facilities, remote monitoring stations, and smart city deployments.

Whether deployed for industrial automation, water infrastructure monitoring, smart utility networks, or large-scale outdoor IoT coverage, the MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway delivers secure, scalable, and long-range wireless connectivity for next-generation Industry 4.0 and Smart City ecosystems.

| ![MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway front installation view](/img/lorawan/gateways/lorawan-outdoor-gateway-maclink-gen-two.webp) | ![MacLink Gen-2 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway industrial internal PCB and RF architecture](/img/lorawan/gateways/lorawan-maclink-gen-two-internal-pcb.webp) |
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| ![MacLink Gen-2 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway pole mounting kit for industrial deployments](/img/lorawan/gateways/maclink-gen-two-pole-mounting-kit.webp) | ![MacLink Gen-2 IP67 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway sealed industrial connectivity ports](/img/lorawan/gateways/maclink-gen-two-sealed-ports.webp) |

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## Key Features

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  <strong>Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway</strong>
  Rugged IP67 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway designed for Smart Cities, industrial automation, utility infrastructure, remote monitoring, and large-scale Industrial IoT deployments.
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  <strong>8-Channel High-Capacity LoRaWAN® Concentrator</strong>
  High-performance 8-channel LoRaWAN® gateway architecture supporting thousands of LoRaWAN® sensors, controllers, meters, and Industrial IoT edge devices.
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  <strong>Long-Range Industrial Wireless Coverage</strong>
  Delivers ultra-long-range LoRaWAN® connectivity for industrial facilities, smart agriculture systems, water infrastructure, mining sites, oil & gas facilities, and outdoor utility deployments.
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  <strong>IP67 Weatherproof Industrial Enclosure</strong>
  Industrial-grade IP67 enclosure engineered for harsh outdoor environments with protection against dust, rain, humidity, vibration, and extreme operating conditions.
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  <strong>Multi-Backhaul Connectivity</strong>
  Supports Ethernet, dual 4G/LTE, and Wi‑Fi backhaul for reliable Industrial IoT communication, network redundancy, and uninterrupted outdoor LoRaWAN® gateway operation.
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  <strong>Carrier-Grade Industrial IoT Gateway</strong>
  Optimized for carrier-grade Industrial IoT infrastructure requiring stable connectivity, high uptime, secure communication, and large-scale LoRaWAN® network coverage.
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  <strong>Integrated GPS Positioning</strong>
  Built-in GPS module for gateway positioning, location synchronization, geofencing applications, and advanced network management capabilities.
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  <strong>Industrial Edge Intelligence</strong>
  Adaptive packet filtering, intelligent buffering, and edge-level data handling reduce packet loss and improve reliability during backhaul outages.
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  <strong>Secure Industrial LoRaWAN® Communication</strong>
  AES-128 encrypted LoRaWAN® communication with TLS-secured cloud connectivity for reliable Industrial IoT security and protected remote infrastructure monitoring.
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  <strong>Remote OTA Firmware Management</strong>
  Supports remote firmware upgrades, centralized gateway management, diagnostics, and remote configuration through MacCloud and supported LNS platforms.
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  <strong>Smart City & Utility Infrastructure Ready</strong>
  Designed for smart street lighting, water monitoring, smart metering, environmental monitoring, industrial telemetry, and utility automation deployments.
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  <strong>Supports Major LoRaWAN® Network Servers</strong>
  Compatible with ChirpStack, The Things Network (TTN), LORIOT, Orbiwise, MQTT platforms, and private LoRaWAN® network server deployments.
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  <strong>Industrial Pole & Wall Mount Deployment</strong>
  Supports rooftop, wall-mounted, pole-mounted, and outdoor infrastructure installations for large-area LoRaWAN® wireless network coverage.
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  <strong>Utility & Remote Infrastructure Monitoring</strong>
  Ideal for monitoring pumping stations, solar farms, substations, telecom towers, pipelines, reservoirs, remote field assets, and unmanned infrastructure.
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  <strong>Industrial-Grade Thermal & Surge Protection</strong>
  Designed with industrial thermal management and surge-protected RF/power interfaces for reliable outdoor operation in harsh electrical environments.
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  <strong>Scalable Outdoor LoRaWAN® Network Deployment</strong>
  Enables scalable Smart City and Industrial IoT expansion with reliable long-range outdoor wireless communication infrastructure.
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## Suited Applications

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    <strong>Smart City LoRaWAN® Infrastructure</strong>
    Deploy large-scale outdoor LoRaWAN® networks for smart street lighting, public utility monitoring, environmental sensing, parking systems, smart poles, and city-wide Industrial IoT infrastructure.
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    <strong>Water Utility & Pumping Station Monitoring</strong>
    Connect water meters, pumping stations, underground tanks, overhead tanks, pressure sensors, flow meters, and remote utility infrastructure using long-range LoRaWAN® communication.
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    <strong>Industrial Automation & Factory Connectivity</strong>
    Provide wireless LoRaWAN® coverage for industrial sensors, remote IO controllers, energy meters, process automation systems, predictive maintenance infrastructure, and Industrial IoT deployments.
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    <strong>Smart Agriculture & Irrigation Networks</strong>
    Enable outdoor LoRaWAN® connectivity for irrigation automation, weather monitoring stations, soil sensors, livestock tracking, greenhouse systems, and smart farming applications.
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    <strong>Oil, Gas & Pipeline Infrastructure</strong>
    Deliver secure long-range wireless connectivity for pipelines, substations, oil fields, gas distribution systems, remote valve monitoring, and hazardous industrial environments.
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    <strong>Energy Monitoring & Smart Metering</strong>
    Connect smart electricity meters, solar farms, battery systems, substations, transformer monitoring systems, and industrial energy infrastructure over LoRaWAN® networks.
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    <strong>Remote Industrial Asset Monitoring</strong>
    Monitor telecom towers, unmanned utility stations, remote field assets, industrial panels, reservoirs, outdoor equipment, and distributed infrastructure installations.
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    <strong>Environmental & Weather Monitoring Systems</strong>
    Support air quality sensors, weather stations, rainfall monitoring, flood monitoring systems, forest monitoring infrastructure, and environmental telemetry applications.
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    <strong>Mining & Harsh Outdoor Deployments</strong>
    Ensure reliable wireless communication in mining sites, dusty industrial areas, remote terrains, high-vibration environments, and RF-challenging outdoor locations.
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    <strong>Transportation & Smart Logistics</strong>
    Build LoRaWAN® infrastructure for fleet tracking, railway monitoring, logistics hubs, parking systems, smart transportation systems, and asset movement monitoring.
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    <strong>Campus & Smart Building Connectivity</strong>
    Deliver seamless outdoor and indoor LoRaWAN® coverage for large campuses, industrial parks, warehouses, hospitals, educational institutions, and smart buildings.
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    <strong>Solar-Powered & Off-Grid Deployments</strong>
    Ideal for remote outdoor LoRaWAN® installations powered through solar energy systems for wildlife zones, forests, border areas, and rural Industrial IoT connectivity.
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    <strong>Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Network Expansion</strong>
    Extend existing LoRaWAN® infrastructure with scalable outdoor wireless coverage for expanding Industrial IoT, utility monitoring, and Smart City deployments.
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    <strong>Utility Infrastructure & Remote Telemetry</strong>
    Enable remote telemetry for water distribution systems, energy grids, environmental monitoring, industrial automation, and distributed field monitoring applications.
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    <strong>Private LoRaWAN® Network Deployments</strong>
    Build secure private LoRaWAN® infrastructure for enterprises, industries, utility operators, smart campuses, and mission-critical Industrial IoT applications.
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    <strong>Wildlife & Forest Monitoring Networks</strong>
    Support long-range wireless monitoring for wildlife tracking, forest fire monitoring, elephant tracking systems, remote environmental sensing, and conservation infrastructure.
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## Technical Specifications
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      <div class="device-config-right">960 MHz per Core</div>
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      <div class="device-config-right">Up to 27 dBm @ SF12, BW 125 kHz</div>
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      <div class="device-config-right">0% to 100% RH (non-condensing)</div>
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      <div class="device-config-right">Up to 7 W (with LTE & Wi-Fi Active)</div>
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## MacLink Gen-2 Variants
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      <th>SKU</th>
      <th>Variant Name</th>
      <th>Backhaul Connectivity</th>
      <th>Power Input</th>
      <th>Deployment Type</th>
      <th>Ideal For</th>
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      <td>82200</td>
      <td>MacLink-Gen2-L-PG-X1</td>
      <td>PoE Ethernet + Dual 4G LTE + Wi-Fi</td>
      <td>PoE IEEE 802.3af / 12–24 V DC</td>
      <td>Industrial Outdoor Installation</td>
      <td>Large-scale LoRaWAN® deployments for smart cities, industrial automation, utilities, agriculture, environmental monitoring, transportation, mining, energy infrastructure, and private Industrial IoT networks requiring carrier-grade outdoor connectivity.</td>
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## What's in the Box?
The **MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway** package is designed for fast industrial deployment, outdoor installation, and reliable Industrial IoT network commissioning. Before starting installation, verify that all gateway components and mounting accessories are available inside the package.

The standard package contents include:

- MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway
- Industrial Pole Mounting Kit
- Wall Mounting Accessories
- Quick Installation Guide
- Product Warranty Card
- PoE Injector \*
- Ethernet Cable \*
- External LoRa Antenna \*

The included mounting accessories simplify rooftop, wall-mounted, and pole-mounted installations for Smart City infrastructure, industrial automation networks, utility monitoring systems, environmental monitoring stations, smart agriculture deployments, and outdoor Industrial IoT applications.

Ensure all accessories and installation components are inspected before powering the gateway or starting outdoor deployment.

![MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway box contents and installation accessories](/img/lorawan/gateways/maclink-what-is-in-the-box-image.svg)

**Optional accessories including PoE injectors, Ethernet cables, surge protection accessories, and external antennas may need to be purchased separately depending on deployment requirements and selected gateway variants.:**

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## MacLink Gen-2 Dimensions
The **MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway** is designed with a rugged industrial enclosure optimized for outdoor Industrial IoT deployments, utility infrastructure, Smart City installations, and long-range LoRaWAN® network coverage. The compact enclosure simplifies pole-mounted, wall-mounted, and rooftop installations while maintaining reliable outdoor wireless communication performance.

The gateway dimensions are:

- **220 mm × 122 mm × 70 mm** (Without Antenna)

The industrial enclosure is engineered for harsh outdoor operating environments including industrial automation plants, utility monitoring systems, smart agriculture infrastructure, environmental monitoring stations, telecom infrastructure, and remote outdoor installations requiring reliable IP67 protection and long-range wireless connectivity.

![MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway dimensions and mounting layout](/img/lorawan/gateways/maclink-gen-two-dimensions.svg)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the MacLink Gen-2 used for?

MacLink Gen-2 is a rugged IP67 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway with an 8-channel concentrator and LTE, Ethernet and Wi-Fi backhaul for long-range industrial IoT. Typical applications include Smart City LoRaWAN® Infrastructure, Water Utility & Pumping Station Monitoring, Industrial Automation & Factory Connectivity, Smart Agriculture & Irrigation Networks, Oil, Gas & Pipeline Infrastructure and Energy Monitoring & Smart Metering.

### How many LoRaWAN channels and which frequency bands does the MacLink Gen-2 support?

The MacLink Gen-2 has 8 uplink channels and 1 downlink channel, and is compatible with LoRaWAN® Class A / B / C devices. Supported frequency plans: IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923-1/2/3/4. Transmit power: Up to 27 dBm @ SF12, BW 125 kHz. Receive sensitivity: Down to -139 dBm @ SF12, BW 125 kHz.

### Which backhaul options does the MacLink Gen-2 have?

The MacLink Gen-2 offers Ethernet, Wi-Fi and cellular LTE backhaul. Cellular bands: B1/3/5/7/8/20/28. SIM: 2 × Nano SIM. It also includes a built-in ChirpStack Server.

### How is the MacLink Gen-2 powered?

The MacLink Gen-2 is powered from PoE IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at or 12–24 V DC. Typical power consumption is 4.5 W (with Ethernet Backhaul), with a peak of up to 7 W (with LTE & Wi-Fi Active).

### What is the IP rating and operating temperature of the MacLink Gen-2?

The MacLink Gen-2 has an ingress protection rating of IP67 and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. Operating humidity: 0% to 100% RH (non-condensing). Mounting options: Pole Mounting / Wall Mounting.

### What is included in the box with the MacLink Gen-2?

The box contains: MacLink Gen-2 Industrial Outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway, Industrial Pole Mounting Kit, Wall Mounting Accessories, Quick Installation Guide and Product Warranty Card. PoE Injector, Ethernet Cable and External LoRa Antenna are optional and may need to be purchased separately.

## Related Products and Resources

- Related datasheets: [Setu LX Series indoor LoRaWAN gateway](/product/lorawan/gateways/setu-x-one-datasheet), [FireGaurd Gen 1 fire equipment health monitoring controller](/product/lorawan/gateways/fire-guard-single-channel-lora-gateway-for-firedatasheet), [IndiLoRa X single-channel indoor LoRa gateway](/product/lorawan/gateways/indilora-single-channel-datasheet), [Setu SCX single-channel indoor LoRa gateway](/product/lorawan/gateways/setu-scx-single-channel-datasheet)
- Product page: [MacLink Gen-2 on macnman.com](https://www.macnman.com/lorawan/gateways/outdoor-lorawan-gateway-maclink-gen-two)
- Help: [Warranty terms and conditions](/help/macnman-standard-warranty-terms-and-conditions) and [contact Macnman support](/help/help)