An industrial-grade IoT gateway for smart asset tracking, remote monitoring, and efficient automation – now with enhanced LoRa® reception, concurrent GPS + LTE CAT-M, and a lower price. This is the 868 MHz version.
The KNOT LR8G is a compact, out-of-the-box gateway for LoRa®-based networks, designed to bring affordable, reliable connectivity to even the most remote or infrastructure-light environments. It supports LTE CAT-M1 and NB2, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, GPS, and Ethernet with PoE, making it a flexible centrepiece for any IoT deployment. CAT-M1 and NB2 mobile internet connectivity allows you to save tons of money and remotely monitor and manage equipment without needing high-cost data plans or full LTE coverage.
Whether you’re tracking high-value assets across a hospital, managing a vending machine in a shopping mall, or monitoring sensors in an agricultural field – the KNOT LR8G ties everything together and keeps everything connected.
Key Features & Upgrades
• Concurrent GPS and LTE CAT-M
Track assets in motion with precise GPS while maintaining a live LTE CAT-M1 connection. Ideal for mobile units like service vehicles, containers, or roaming field equipment.
• Versatile Powering
Choose from PoE-in, DC jack, or MicroUSB – including PoE-out on Ether2 for powering other devices.
• SMA Female Connectors for All Main Interfaces
Easy antenna setup for LTE, GPS, and LoRa®.
• Improved 868 MHz LoRa® Reception
Enhanced sensitivity for stronger signal and longer range, even in interference-heavy environments.
• Lower Price, Same Reliability
Cost-effective for large-scale deployments without sacrificing performance.
• Powered by RouterOS v7
– for full control, custom scripting, and advanced routing features.
At just 6W consumption and small footprint (122 × 87 × 26 mm), the KNOT LR8G is perfect for deployments where space, power, and budget are limited – but performance can’t be.
| RB924iR-2nD-BT5&BG770A&R11e-LR8G | QCA9531 100M two port test | ||||||
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Bridging | none (fast path) | 16.3 | 197.9 | 47.0 | 192.5 | 297.6 | 152.4 |
| Bridging | 25 bridge filter rules | 16.3 | 197.9 | 47.0 | 192.5 | 80.4 | 41.2 |
| Routing | none (fast path) | 16.3 | 197.9 | 47.0 | 192.5 | 233.1 | 119.3 |
| Routing | 25 simple queues | 16.3 | 197.9 | 47.0 | 192.5 | 131.4 | 67.3 |
| Routing | 25 ip filter rules | 16.3 | 197.9 | 47.0 | 192.5 | 49.1 | 25.1 |