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Compare Macnman LoRaWAN Gateways

Both run the same 8-channel LoRaWAN stack and register with the same network servers. The choice is where the gateway mounts and how far it has to reach.

Where the models differ

Criterion	Setu X1 Indoor 8-channel gateway	MacLink Gen-2 Outdoor 8-channel gateway
Where they differ
SKU · model	82201 · Setu-L-PG-X1	82200 · MacLink-Gen2-L-PG-X1
Where it mounts	Indoors on a wall or ceiling	Outdoors on a mast or pole, IP67
Backhaul	Ethernet 10/100 with PoE Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz 4G LTE · 2 × nano SIM	Ethernet 10/100 with PoE Dual 4G LTE · 2 × nano SIM Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
Power input	PoE 802.3af/at · USB Type-C · 12–24 V DC	PoE 802.3af/at · 12–24 V DC
Enclosure	IP67 ~410 g Pole or wall mounting	Industrial outdoor housing, IP67 ~410 g Pole or wall mounting
Outdoor rated	Indoor installation	Masts, poles and rooftops
Cellular backhaul	4G LTE, two nano SIMs	Dual 4G LTE, two nano SIMs
In the box	Setu LX indoor gateway USB Type-C power cable Wall mount kit Ceiling mount accessories Quick installation guide Warranty card LTE antennas (LTE variants, optional)	MacLink Gen-2 outdoor gateway Industrial pole mounting kit Wall mounting accessories Quick installation guide Warranty card PoE injector (optional) Ethernet cable (optional) External LoRa antenna (optional)
Best for	Smart buildings, factories, hospitals, warehouses and offices — sensors inside the building	Smart cities, utilities, agriculture and large industrial sites — sensors spread outdoors

Figures are from the Setu LX Series and MacLink Gen-2 datasheets. For a campus with sensors both inside and outside, an outdoor gateway on the roof usually covers both; the LoRaWAN gateway and coverage calculator shows when a second gateway is worth adding.