Private LoRaWAN Gateway with Built-in Local Server & Node-RED (EU 868MHz)

1. First Use

This article provides a detailed guide on how to set up LoRaWAN Gateway and Node Devices, including hardware installation, USB connection, driver updates, and device registration for first-time users.

2. Gateway System - Function Description

This article provides an overview of the Gateway System, covering its key components including the Function Navigation Bar, Information Bar, Language & Password Settings, and detailed Function Area, while also explaining how to access and configure the system through the login password.

3. Node Device

This article provides detailed instructions for adding and managing node devices in a LoRaWAN network, covering automatic, manual, and bulk addition methods, device settings, and data parsing functionalities, along with project management for efficient device organization.

4. Real-time Data

The article details the Real-time Data function for debugging and deploying devices, offering tools for filtering data by SNR and signal strength, exporting data as JSON, and practical applications like sending data for verification.

5. Gateway Settings

The article discusses various gateway settings essential for optimizing a LoRaWAN network, including mode options like Packet Forwarder and Basics Station, frequency band selection, data filtering techniques, multi-gateway configurations, and accessing system information for enhanced network management and performance.

6. Network Tools

Explore the configuration of WIFI, AP Hotspot, and Ethernet functions using Network Tools, enabling effective management of network connectivity and access to gateway systems via local IP addresses.

7. Application Tools

The article discusses application tools designed for LoRaWAN networks, including Network Tools, VPN, and Node-RED, detailing their functionalities to improve network operations such as connectivity testing, time synchronization, security, and IoT application development.

8. Restore Factory Settings

This guide explains how to restore factory settings on your gateway by holding the RST button for 10 seconds, providing a simple solution for troubleshooting or resetting the device.

9. Node-RED Visual Programming

This article describes the methods for visual programming with Node-RED, including operations such as system login, demo import, and program deployment, facilitating the efficient management of IoT device lists.

10. SIoT Local Area Network (LAN) Server (Functional Test Version)

The article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up and accessing the SIoT Local Area Network (LAN) Server, a test version based on the MQTT protocol for local IoT networks. It includes instructions for default and custom topic creation, access details using various connection methods, and its integration with LoRaWAN data parsing functions.

11. Connect to TTN

This blog post offers a detailed guide on how to connect gateways to The Things Network (TTN) using Packet Forwarder and Basic Station modes, including registering a TTN account, configuring gateway settings, and integrating node devices for seamless data collection and network access.

12. Connect to LORIOT

This article guides readers through the process of connecting to LORIOT using Packet Forwarder and Basic Station, including steps for logging in, adding devices, and configuring gateway settings, such as MAC address and TLS certificate mapping.

13. Connect to AWS

This article guides users through connecting LoRaWAN gateways to AWS using Basic Station mode, covering gateway addition, certificate creation, server configuration, and device management for seamless integration.