Executive Summary & Core Capabilities
The Kerlink Wirnet iStation is a carrier-grade outdoor wireless hub designed to collect data from thousands of long-range IoT devices. Purpose-built for smart cities, utility metering, and industrial tracking, this device intercepts wireless signals from remote sensors miles away and forwards them to the cloud over a cellular 4G network or wired internet connection.
- Dedicated Smart Network: Acts like a dedicated cellular tower for low-power smart devices (such as water meters, environmental sensors, or streetlights).
- Automatic Internet Failover: Plugs directly into standard wired internet. If the local cable goes offline, the device automatically routes network traffic over cellular 4G data to maintain uptime.
- Weatherproof Build: Built to survive extreme weather, heavy rain, dust storms, and temperature swings. Internal antennas remove the need to attach external parts during installation.
Operates a 10-channel reception processing engine ( channels + channel + channel). Features built-in high-rejection SAW filters and sensitivity to maintain clean radio signal parsing near cellular towers.
Runs on an ARM Cortex A9 processor with KerOS (Linux Yocto LTS), 256MB RAM, and 8GB eMMC flash. Constructed with an IP67-rated enclosure combining an aluminum rear chassis and polycarbonate front panel. Includes backup capacitors to trigger graceful software shutdowns during sudden power failures to prevent data corruption.
Technical Specifications & Performance Matrix
| Parameter | Engineering Specification |
|---|---|
| Processing Engine | 8x RX (multi-SF) + 1x RX (mono-SF) + 1x RX (FSK) |
| Frequency Bands | EU868 / US915 / AS923 |
| Rx Sensitivity | |
| Tx Power | Configurable from to |
| Antennas | Fully integrated internal LoRa, 4G, and GPS antennas |
| Component | Technical Profile |
|---|---|
| Processor & OS | ARM Cortex A9 | KerOS (Linux Yocto LTS) |
| Memory & Storage | 256 MB RAM | 8 GB eMMC (6 GB user accessible) |
| Cellular Backhaul | 4G LTE Worldwide module with 3G/2G fallback |
| Wired Interface | 1x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 (Waterproof Connector) |
| SIM Support | 1x Mini-SIM (2FF) accessible externally |
| Compliance Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Housing Construction | IP67 Aluminum chassis (rear) & Polycarbonate (front) |
| Dimensions & Weight | | |
| Power Input | PoE (802.3af Mode A/B) or |
| Power Draw | 7 W (Typical Cellular Active), 12.5 W (Max) |
| Operating Temperature |
Installation & Power Requirements
Target Industry Applications
Smart Cities & Utilities
Enables wide-area automated meter reading (AMR) for water, gas, and electricity, alongside smart street lighting networks.
Industrial & Asset Monitoring
Provides robust coverage for industrial automation, perimeter tracking, and environmental monitoring in harsh outdoor environments.
Official Provider Resources & Technical Documentation
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