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Learn how to optimize your LoRaWAN® gateway's performance! 📡 Choosing the right antenna is crucial, and it should involve understanding key specifications like IP ratings and antenna gain. Whether you need a high-gain or low-gain antenna depends on your unique scenario—know when each is preferable to maximize coverage and reliability. Read our comprehensive guide to make informed decisions in getting the perfect antenna match for your needs. #LoRaWAN #AntennaGuide #ConnectivityExperts #WisGateSohoPro Read blog 👇 https://bit.ly/4eyrKGg

I often hear the question, "What is the range of RAKwireless LoRaWAN gateway or module?" But this seemingly simple query misses the mark. LoRaWAN's range isn't a fixed value. It's influenced by numerous factors, making a one-size-fits-all answer impossible - antenna used, antenna setup/connectors, tx power, obstruction/environment, etc. This means it can be from few meters to several kilometers. Good blog here about antenna - https://lnkd.in/dyNHCffX #lora #lorawan #antenna #rak #rakwireless

LoRaWAN Gateway with 99USD budget? ✨ Sounds good to be true but this is not like those deceptive 1-ch gateway. This is a fully functional 8channel gateway that you can connect to your favorite LNS. Here's your two options: 1. Concentrator only that you can connect to your PC via USB - https://lnkd.in/gDtxHxB5 2. Full LoRaWAN Gateway based on Rpi Zero - https://lnkd.in/g8wtp2vb Surely LoRaWAN in a budget 👌 PS, the devices above are good for testing and initial exploration of LoRaWAN. For more serious deployments, consider certified RAKwireless WisGate Edge product line 🚀 #lora #lorawan #lorawangateway #rak #rakwireless

Avoid headache of having a LoRaWAN Gateway getting disconnected due to intermittent power condition. Here's "UPS" type of device that you can use on your LoRaWAN Gateways. Offered by RAKwireless at 39USD 📶 - PoE output - 5V - 12V #lora #lorawan #lorawangateway #rak #rakwireless

LoRaWAN end-device development story... So you spent hours of assembling the hardware, writing the code, then when you power it on, it just does not want to join the network. You made sure all the OTAA parameters are correct. The frequency was correct. Double checked the code, the LoRaWAN gateway configuration (RAKwireless RAK7268V2 is my indoor gateway recommendation), and checked the LNS. All were good. You needed more support. You sent email to your module vendor. You had discussion. Then found out that the issue is related to power. When building our own device, make sure: - Battery circuit protection is above your current requirement. - LDO regulator can provide enough current output. - Mounting of connectors are correct and reliable/stable. #lora #lorawan #rak #rakwireless

The less used LoRaWAN class is Class B. Class B is a balance of power consumption and still allows regular reception of downlink payloads. Nevertheless, RAKwireless gateways and modules supports this class. Here's a quick how-to tutorial on using class B mode - https://lnkd.in/g3WqYD7c #lora #lorawan #lorawanhowto #rak #rakwireless

If you plan a LoRaWAN Gateway Mesh setup that work right out of the box, RAKwireless got you covered 👏 This is a preconfigured bundled with 1-boarder gateway and 1-relay gateway. Less headache for setup. Gateway OS with Mesh Pre-Flashed LoRaWAN Versions Supported: 1.0.0 to 1.0.4, 1.1.0 Mesh Whitelisting and Filtering Capabilities Check it out here - https://lnkd.in/gNxk5B4s Imagine the coverage you can have with two gateways communicating to one another LoRa-to-LoRa. The border gateway can connect to any LNS via WiFi, Ethernet or Cellular backhaul. #lora #lorawan #lorawangateway #lorawangatewaymesh #rak #rakwireless

Although we know that LoRaWAN runs on star topology, there are use cases that meshing (if technically acceptable term) fits on certain scenario. - What if you need to deploy a small network in a deep tunnel? - What if the cellular backhaul is few km away? - etc.... LoRaWAN Gateway mesh even with a single hop will be really useful in these kind of applications. LoRaWAN Gateways by RAKwireless can run on mesh that still works compatible to LoRaWAN protocol. Complete guide here - https://lnkd.in/gP2gWakw Have a look. This might be the holy grail in your coverage issue. #lora #lorawan #lorawangateway #gatewaymesh #wisgate #rak #rakwireless

One interesting thing with LoRa/LoRaWAN signal is that it can successfully receive signal even if you are below the noise floor. This means you can have "negative" SNR values and still be fine. The question is how fine is fine? One way is to check how much margin you have as you go close to the limit mentioned in Semtech datasheet. The limit goes lower as the spreading factor goes up. Which means the farther you are the higher spreading factor you need. For SF12, you can decode signal even up to -20dB. This means if you get -17 SNR, you only have 3 left to account on some variability - interference, path loss, etc. If you are using RAKwireless modules like the popular RAK3172, you can use LinkCheck (part of LoRaWAN specs) to determine how much margin you have left. This will allow you to see if your uplinks are still within enough limit or already marginal. #lora #lorawan #rak3172 #rak #rakwireless

Double the range of your LoRaWAN deployments using Relay. RAKwireless RAK3172 module can be used as relay nodes. Of course, the device being relayed should follow the Relay protocol of LoRa Alliance. New relay concepts: - Wake On Radio (WOR) frame - Usind CAD for scanning WOR frame - RXR - etc. Do you need one? #lora #lorawan #lorawanrelay #wisduo #rak #rakwireless