IAdea WDG-001 (Discontinued) · Replacements in Qatar

Name: IAdea WDG-001 Desk Booking Gateway (Discontinued)
Brand: IAdea
SKU: iadea-wdg-001
Availability: Discontinued

Overview

The IAdea WDG-001 is the gateway unit of an IAdea desk booking system. It draws power over PoE+ at 25.5 W and connects up to six WDB-001 desk booking devices through its six USB host ports. The manufacturer has discontinued this model. Organisations that already run it, or want a current equivalent for hot-desking in a Doha office, can request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar.

What the WDG-001 gateway does

The WDG-001 is the gateway unit in IAdea's desk booking range. WDB-001 devices mounted at individual desks handle occupancy sensing and ID scanning, while the gateway links them together. One gateway can drive up to six WDB-001 devices over a USB connection, so a single unit can serve a row of workstations instead of every desk needing its own controller.

Power, ports and processing

The gateway draws its power over PoE+ at 25.5 W, so one network cable from a PoE+ capable switch or injector can supply it. This helps when the cabinet or ceiling void sits far from a wall socket. It provides six USB host ports for the attached devices. Inside, a Quad A9 processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage run Android 7.1 and the IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API.

Where it fits in Qatar workplaces

Hot-desking floor in West Bay: a consultancy where staff reserve desks from their phones before arriving, with one gateway serving a bank of six workstations on a single cable run.
Open-plan government floor in Msheireb: a ministry unit that books shared desks through reception for visitors and for staff who do not carry a company device.
Serviced office in Lusail: a managed workspace where tenants reserve desks at the space and check out with a workplace-issued ID.

Booking, check-in and occupancy control

Staff can reserve a desk through a mobile device, at reception or directly at the space. Check-in and check-out happen by scanning a workplace-issued ID, and cancellations or extensions must be made with the same ID, which ties each booking to the person who made it. The occupancy sensor on the WDB-001 device watches for users who sit down without verifying, and the system releases a reservation automatically when the sensor shows the booked person is absent, so the floor status stays accurate for colleagues.

Planning a site with a discontinued gateway

IAdea has discontinued the WDG-001 because a new and improved model is replacing it. This model suits organisations that already own it, teams extending an existing installation, and buyers comparing options. Before ordering, count the WDB-001 devices on each floor. Each gateway covers up to six, so a 30-desk floor fully fitted with devices needs at least five gateways, each with a PoE+ supply at its location. Confirm the installation environment with the SmartRooms Qatar team, because the source data does not give an operating temperature range for this gateway. SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to check cable routes and power points before installation.

Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar. We will confirm whether a current equivalent suits your existing devices, prepare a quotation usually within one working day, and issue it against your purchase order or tender reference.

Highlights

Connects up to six WDB-001 desk booking devices
Powered over PoE+ at 25.5 W
Six USB host ports for attached devices
Quad A9 CPU, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage
Android 7.1 with IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API
Discontinued by the manufacturer; quotes for current equivalents

Room fit

Tell us the room size and platform (Teams, Zoom or BYOD) and we confirm the right combination with your quotation.

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

7 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

Desk Booking Series7

PoE+: 25.5 W
Ports: Six USB host ports
Programming: IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API
Android: 7.1
CPU: Quad A9
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB

Downloads

0 files from the manufacturer

No downloadable files are listed for this model yet. Ask us and we will send the datasheet.

Questions about WDG-001

What does the IAdea WDG-001 do?

The WDG-001 is the gateway in IAdea's desk booking system. It links up to six WDB-001 desk booking devices over USB, and its Android 7.1 platform with a Quad A9 processor and 1 GB of RAM handles the booking side on site. Reservations can be made by mobile, at reception or at the desk.

Is the WDG-001 still sold by IAdea?

No. IAdea has discontinued the WDG-001 because a new and improved model is replacing it. SmartRooms Qatar can quote a current equivalent for your desk booking project and will check it against any WDB-001 devices you already own before confirming a quotation. Request a quote and our team will respond, usually within one working day.

How many WDB-001 devices can one gateway control?

Up to six. The WDG-001 controls up to six WDB-001 Desk Booking Devices by USB connection. For a 30-desk floor fully fitted with devices, plan at least five gateways, each with its own PoE+ supply at the location. Share your floor plan so the team can confirm the layout during a site survey.

How is the WDG-001 powered?

It is powered over PoE+ at 25.5 W, so a single network cable from a PoE+ capable switch or injector supplies it. Check the power budget of your switch before ordering, because each gateway needs its own PoE+ connection. SmartRooms Qatar can confirm during a free site survey where suitable PoE+ ports are available.

How many USB ports does it have and what connects to them?

The gateway has six USB host ports, which are used to attach WDB-001 desk booking devices, up to six per gateway. The source data does not state maximum USB cable lengths, so plan cable routes from each gateway to its desks before installation. The SmartRooms Qatar team will check the routes during the site survey.

What are the processor, memory, storage and operating system?

The WDG-001 uses a Quad A9 CPU with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of storage, running Android 7.1. Programming is based on the IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API. Your IT team can use these details when reviewing the device against internal security and software policies before deciding on a replacement.

Can it work with our existing third-party desk booking software?

The system supports reservations made through third-party desk booking software, known as desk-hoteling, and the gateway offers the IAdea Desk Booking Framework 1.0 API for programming. Ask your IT team for the booking platform's requirements and send them to us, so we can check them against the API before recommending a current equivalent.

We run a hot-desking floor in West Bay. How do staff book and check in?

Staff can reserve a desk from a mobile device before they arrive, at reception, or at the desk itself. They check in and out by scanning their workplace-issued ID, and any cancellation or extension must be made with the same ID. If someone reserves a desk and never checks in, the occupancy sensor on the WDB-001 device lets the system release it for colleagues.

Can a government office in Msheireb use it for visitors at reception?

Yes. Reception can reserve desks on behalf of staff and visitors, as the booking options include reservations via reception. If your ministry or authority buys through government tenders, SmartRooms Qatar supports tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts purchase orders, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order.

Does the system suit a serviced office in Lusail where tenants change often?

It suits shared workplaces because reservations can be cancelled or extended with the same ID, and the occupancy sensor releases desks that are booked but not used. Each gateway handles up to six WDB-001 devices, so a serviced floor can be divided into banks of six desks. Because the WDG-001 is discontinued, confirm the current equivalent before committing to a fit-out in Lusail or The Pearl.

Can it be installed in a hot cabinet or outdoors in summer?

The source data does not give an operating temperature range for the WDG-001, so we cannot confirm it for hot or outdoor locations. Qatar summers regularly exceed 45°C, so describe the intended location to the SmartRooms Qatar team before ordering. We will confirm whether the environment is suitable or recommend an alternative that fits it.

Do you offer a site survey and purchase order billing for a multi-floor project?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar offers a free site survey to plan gateway locations, PoE+ supply and desk device cabling across floors. We accept purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, with payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Send your floor plans with the desk count and we will return a quotation, usually within one working day.