# LoRaWAN HAT/mini-PCIe card on WAGO Edge Controller — experiences and recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware and Linux\ **Created:** [June 1, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746 "2026-06-01T11:44:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![espenbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@espenbo](https://www.wago.community/u/espenbo)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/1 "2026-06-01T11:44:38Z")
Hi everyone, I’m working on a project where I want to add LoRaWAN gateway capability directly to a WAGO Edge Controller running Debian Linux, and I’m hoping someone here has done something similar. **My setup and goal:** I’m running an Ignition SCADA server with the OperaMetrix LoRaWAN module ([docs.operametrix.com/modules/lorawan](https://docs.operametrix.com/modules/lorawan/)). This module implements a full LoRaWAN network server inside Ignition, listening on UDP port 1700 for the Semtech Packet Forwarder protocol. I want a LoRaWAN concentrator card installed in the WAGO device to act as the gateway, forwarding RF packets to the Ignition/OperaMetrix server. **My questions:** 1. **What LoRaWAN concentrator card have you installed?** Has anyone fitted a LoRaWAN mini-PCIe, or USB concentrator to a WAGO Edge Controller? Region (EU868). 2. **Where did you buy it?** Are there Norwegian or European distributors you’d recommend? I’d prefer to avoid long shipping times from Asia if possible. Are there EU-based alternatives? 3. **Software on the Linux side?** What packet forwarder software have you used? Are there programs that are shippted with Debian? Must I compile programs? 4. **Tips, websites ?** Any good websites to look at? HowTo links? LoRaWAN sensor → RF → Concentrator card in WAGO → Tailscale → Semtech Packet Forwarder (UDP) → Ignition + OperaMetrix module → [LoRaWAN] tag provider in Ignition Espen ---
**Author:** ![quenorha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/quenorha/32/429_2.png) [@quenorha](https://www.wago.community/u/quenorha)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/2 "2026-06-01T14:30:35Z")
I would definitely recommand Chirpstack, this is the open source reference for a Network server. Here you’ll find some information : > **[GitHub - WAGO/lorawan-chirpstack-v4-fullstack: Full stack for Edge PC to use as a LoRaWan Server](https://github.com/WAGO/lorawan-chirpstack-v4-fullstack)** > > Full stack for Edge PC to use as a LoRaWan Server If you plan to have a bigger coverage then maybe it’s better to use proper LoRaWAN gateways. I would recommand Kerlink gateways. It can directly include Chirpstack, or it can act as a basic Packet forwarder. ---
**Author:** ![espenbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c57346/32.png) [@espenbo](https://www.wago.community/u/espenbo)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/3 "2026-06-02T11:10:11Z")
> [@quenorha](#): > > Chirpstack Thank you, I will try to order the WISE-R311 card and test chirpstack 🙂 Espen ---
**Author:** ![Alexander\_Landfried](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/alexander_landfried/32/306_2.png) [@Alexander\_Landfried](https://www.wago.community/u/Alexander_Landfried)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/4 "2026-06-23T12:56:09Z")
yesterday i setup an Edge Computer 752-9400 with the Advantec WISE-R311 Card and Helmut’s Rollout Container. the rollout was very easy and worked without problems. took about 5 minutes until the whole stack was available. i used FW05 of our Edge Computer Image. you can also easily use the USB Installer we provide at the Downloadcenter to update the OS of the Edge Computer. [WAGO USB Installer for Edge Computer | WAGO Download Center](https://downloadcenter.wago.com/wago/null/details/lye973i3lm8slwgy7i) [OS / Firmware Edge Computer Debian | WAGO Download Center](https://downloadcenter.wago.com/wago/software/details/mfgikzq7c3ra4l9ejo) The only thing is missing for the Stack is the Standard Container Logging Option. I Recommend to change the daemon.json file, because the Packet Forwarder Container is producing a lot of log Messages. Docker can be stopped with systemctl, you should stop the daemon first before editing the daemon.json. (Location: /etc/docker/daemon.json ) `{` ` "data-root": "/docker",` ` "log-driver": "json-file",` ` "log-opts": {` ` "max-size": "2m",` ` "max-file": "5"` ` }` `}` ---
**Author:** ![flyGTC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ab992/32.png) [@flyGTC](https://www.wago.community/u/flyGTC)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/5 "2026-09-18T08:38:15Z")
Hello, If I understand correctly, the WISE-R311 WAGO card connected via mini PCIe to an EDGE Computer can serve as a LoRaWAN gateway? Additionally, can this card be configured solely in “Passthrough” mode to forward frames via MQTT to a remote ChirpStack server? Regarding the antenna, where can it be connected? I couldn’t find any information on the manufacturer’s site: > **[WISE-R311](https://www.advantech.com/emt/products/23ed4776-1633-4901-a776-8532a23ea8b4/wise-r311/mod_02623af7-69a8-44b5-8f56-856b9119d9db)** > > LoRaWAN® Enabled Gateway Module Thank you, > [@Alexander\_Landfried](#): > > the ava daemon ---
**Author:** ![Alexander\_Landfried](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/alexander_landfried/32/306_2.png) [@Alexander\_Landfried](https://www.wago.community/u/Alexander_Landfried)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2026, 6:22am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/lorawan-hat-mini-pcie-card-on-wago-edge-controller-experiences-and-recommendations/2746/6 "2026-10-06T06:22:22Z")
Correct, the WISE-R311 can be connected via mPCIe with the Edge Computer to work as a Lorawan gateway. The Card itself works as a Packet Forwarder and push Lorawan Frames via UDP to a Lorawan Stack. In the Stack we used (Chirpstack) the packets are pushed to the Chirpstack Application and the MQTT Integration Publishes the Payload to a MQTT Broker. I dont think the card can be configured to use MQTT natively. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/wago/original/2X/6/6de731b6ed8bab778bd7bf737c96df420f6675d1.png) The type of antenna is listed in the datasheet of the Card. =\> see here: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/wago/original/2X/4/419e4e0776cde2064c93734ae4a19df8216ba1bc.jpeg)