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6 **DLOS8N Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway User Manual**
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9 **Table of Contents：**
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14 **(% style="color:#4f81bd" %)Document Version: 1.0(%%)**
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16 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)Firmware Version: lgw~-~-build-v5.4.1644990565-20220216-1352(%%)
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20 |(% style="width:142px" %)1.0|(% style="width:692px" %)Release|(% style="width:125px" %)2022-Apr-9
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27 = 1. Introduction =
28
29 == 1.1 What is the DLOS8N ==
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31 (((
32 The DLOS8N is an** (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)open source outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway(%%)**(% style="color:#4f81bd" %). (% style="color:black" %)It lets you bridge LoRa wireless network to an IP network via WiFi, Ethernet, 3G or 4G cellular. The LoRa wireless allows users to send data and reach extremely long ranges at low data-rates.
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35 (((
36 DLOS8N supports (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Semtech packet forwarder** (% style="color:black" %)and (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**LoRaWAN Station connection**, (% style="color:black" %)it is fully compatible with LoRaWAN protocol. DLOS8N includes a (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**SX1302 LoRaWAN concentrator.**
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39 (((
40 DLOS8N has (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**pre-configured standard LoRaWAN frequency bands** (% style="color:black" %)to use for different countries.User can also customize the frequency bands to use in their own LoRaWAN network.
41 )))
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43 (((
44 DLOS8N can communicate with ABP LoRaWAN end node without LoRaWAN server. System integrator can use it to integrate with their existing IoT Service without set up own LoRaWAN server or use 3rd party LoRaWAN service.
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47 (((
48 DLOS8N supports (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**auto-provision** (% style="color:black" %) for mass deployment and long term maintain. System intergrator can easily change the settings.
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51 [[image:1652411526195-923.png||height="494" width="731"]]
52
53 == 1.2 Specifications ==
54
55 **Hardware System:**
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57 (((
58 Linux Part:
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60
61 * 400Mhz ar9331 processor
62 * 64MB RAM
63 * 16MB Flash
64
65 **Interface:**
66
67 * 10M/100M RJ45 Ports x 1
68 * WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n
69 * LoRaWAN Wireless
70 * Power Input: 12 ~~ 24 V DC, 2 A
71 * IEEE 802.3 af compliant PoE port (DC 37  ~~ 57 v)
72 * USB 2.0 host connector x 1
73 * Mini-PCI E connector x 1
74 * SX1302 + 2 x SX1250
75
76 **WiFi Spec:**
77
78 * IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
79 * Frequency Band: 2.4 ~~ 2.462GHz
80 * Tx power:
81 ** 11n tx power : mcs7/15: 11db     mcs0 : 17db
82 ** 11b tx power: 18db
83 ** 11g 54M tx power: 12db
84 ** 11g 6M tx power: 18db
85 * Wifi Sensitivity
86 ** 11g 54M : -71dbm
87 ** 11n 20M : -67dbm
88
89 **LoRa Spec:**
90
91 * Up to -140 dBm sensitivity with SX1250 Tx/Rx front-end
92 * 70 dB CW interferer rejection at 1 MHz offset
93 * Able to operate with negative SNR, CCR up to 9dB
94 * Emulates 49 x LoRa demodulators and 1 x (G)FSK demodulator
95 * Dual digital TX & RX radio front-end interfaces
96 * 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths
97 * Dynamic data-rate (DDR) adaptation
98 * True antenna diversity or simultaneous dual-band operation
99
100 **Cellular 4G LTE (optional):**
101
102 * Quectel: [[**EC25 LTE module**>>url:https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25minipcie.htm]]
103 * Standard Size SIM Slot
104 * 2 x 4G Sticker Antenna.
105 * Up to 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rates
106 * Worldwide LTE,UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
107 * MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
108
109 **Power over Ethernet:**
110
111 * IEEE 802.3af compliant.
112 * Support wide input voltage range  37Vdc to 57Vdc.
113 * Thermal cut off.
114 * Short circuit protection.
115 * Over current protection
116 * Isolation level 4 KVrms.
117 * Enhanced surge protection
118
119 == 1.3 Features ==
120
121 * Open Source Embedded Linux system
122 * Managed by Web GUI, SSH via LAN or WiFi
123 * Support Semtech UDP packet forwarder
124 * Support LoRaWAN Station Connection
125 * Cellular Failover conntection(option)
126 * Direct Communication to LoRaWAN ABP Node
127 * LoRaWAN packet filtering
128 * Far seeing LED indicator
129 * Built-in GPS module for location & timing
130 * External fiber glass antenna
131 * Auto-Provision
132 * Remote Monitoring
133 * 802.3af PoE
134 * IP65
135 * Lighting Protection
136 * Power Consumption:12v ,300-500mA
137
138 == 1.4 Hardware System Structure ==
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140 [[image:1652411641871-482.png||height="416" width="716"]]
141
142 == 1.5 DLOS8N Applications ==
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144 [[image:1652411671209-920.png||height="618" width="650"]]
145
146 == 1.6 LED Indicators ==
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148 [[image:1652411720670-489.png]]
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150
151 There is a waterproof triple color LED on DLOS8N enclosure, the meaning of the LED is:
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153 (((
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156 (% style="color:green" %)**SOLID GREEN**: (% style="color:black" %)DLOS8N is alive with LoRaWAN server connection.
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158 )))
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160 * (((
161 (% style="color:green" %)**BLINKING GREEN**:(% style="color:black" %) a) Device has internet connection but no LoRaWAN Connection.  or b) Device is in booting stage, in this stage, it will (% style="color:green" %)**BLINKING GREEN**(% style="color:black" %) for several seconds and then (% style="color:red" %)**RED** (% style="color:black" %)and (% style="color:#ffc000" %)**YELLOW** (% style="color:black" %)will blink together.
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163 * (((
164 (% style="color:red" %)**SOLID RED**: (% style="color:black" %)Device doesn’t have Internet connection.
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166 )))
167
168 == 1.7 WiFi Direction ==
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170 DLOS8N use directional WiFi Antenna. The best direction is as below:
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172 [[image:1652412859663-161.png||height="341" width="333"]]
173
174 = 2. Access and Configure DLOS8N =
175
176 The DLOS8N is configured as a WiFi Access Point by default. User can access and configure the DLOS8N after connecting to its WiFi network, or via its Ethernet port.
177
178 == 2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N ==
179
180 === 2.1.1 Connect via WiFi ===
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182 [[image:1652412985720-934.png]]
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184 At the first boot of DLOS8N, it will auto generate a WiFi network called (% style="color:green" %)**//dragino-xxxxxx //**(% style="color:black" %)with password:
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186 [[image:1652413127647-377.png]]
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188 (% style="background-color:#ffffcc" %)dragino+dragino
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190 (((
191 User can use a PC to connect to this WiFi network. The PC will get an IP address 10.130.1.xxx and the DLOS8N has the default IP (% style="color:green" %)10.130.1.1
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193
194 === 2.1.2 Connect via Ethernet with DHCP IP from router ===
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196 [[image:1652414114583-532.png]]
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199 (((
200 Alternatively, connect the DLOS8N Ethernet port to your router and DLOS8N will obtain an IP address from your router. In the router’s management portal, you should be able to find what IP address the router has assigned to the DLOS8N. You can also use this IP to connect.
201 )))
202
203 === 2.1.3 Connect via WiFi with DHCP IP from router ===
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205 [[image:1652414137639-956.png]]
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208 If the DLOS8N already connect to the router via WiFi, use can use the WiFi IP to connect to DLOS8N.
209
210 === 2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip ===
211
212 The WAN port also has a [[fall back ip address>>path:#_I_configured_LPS8]] for access if user doesn’t connect to uplink router. Click [[here>>path:#_I_configured_LPS8]] to see how to configure.
213
214 == 2.2 Access Configure Web UI ==
215
216 **Web Interface**
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218 Open a browser on the PC and type the DLOS8N ip address (depends on your connect method)
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220 [[http:~~/~~/10.130.1.1/>>url:http://10.130.1.1/]] (Access via WiFi AP network)
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222 or
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224 http:~/~/IP_ADDRESS or [[http:~~/~~/ IP_ADDRESS:8000>>url:http://192.168.1.xx:8000]]
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227 You will see the login interface of DLOS8N as shown below.
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229 The account details for Web Login are:
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231 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**User Name: root**
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233 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Password:   dragino**
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235 [[image:1652414287022-223.png]]
236
237 = 3. Typical Network Setup =
238
239 == 3.1 Overview ==
240
241 The DLOS8N supports flexible network set up for different environments. This section describes the typical network topology. The network set up includes:
242
243 * **WAN Port Internet Mode**
244 * **WiFi Client Mode**
245 * **WiFi AP Mode**
246 * **Cellular Mode**
247
248 == 3.2 Use WAN port to access Internet ==
249
250 By default, the DLOS8N is set to use the WAN port to connect to an upstream network. When you connect the DLOS8N’s WAN port to an upstream router, DLOS8N will get an IP address from the router and have Internet access via the upstream router. The network status can be checked in the (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**home page**:
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252 [[image:1652420169255-959.png]]
253
254 == 3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client ==
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256 In the WiFi Client Mode, DLOS8N acts as a WiFi client and gets DHCP from an upstream router via WiFi.
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258 (((
259 The settings for WiFi Client is under page (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**System~-~-> WiFi ~-~-> WiFi WAN Client Settings**
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262 [[image:1652420327792-211.png]]
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264 (((
265 In the WiFi Survey Choose the WiFi AP, and input the Passphrase then click Save & Apply to connect.
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267
268 == 3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular ==
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270 If the DLOS8N support 3G/4G Cellular modem option, When the label on the shell is displayed as Model : DLOS8N-EC25, it indicates that DLOS8 already has EC25 3G/4G modules,user can use it as main internet connection or back up.
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272 (((
273 First, release the four screws of DLOS8N, pull out PCB and install SIM card as below:
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276 [[image:1652420606018-181.png]]
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280 [[image:1652420718132-929.png||height="427" width="727"]]
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283 (((
284 The set up page is (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**System ~-~-> Cellular**
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287 (((
288 While use the cellular as Backup WAN, device will use Cellular for internet connection while WAN port or WiFi is not valid and switch back to WAN port or WiFi after they recover.
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291 (((
292 [[image:1652421032117-341.png||height="329" width="752"]]
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294
295 (% style="color:red" %)**Note** *: For DLOS8N which doesn’t have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
296
297 == 3.5 Check Internet connection ==
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299 In the (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**home**(%%) page, we can check the Internet connection.
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301 * GREEN Tick ​​​​ [[image:1652436675869-206.png||height="14" width="15"]] : This interface has Internet connection.
302 * Yellow  Tick  [[image:1652436705761-420.png||height="15" width="15"]] : This interface has IP address but don’t use it for internet connection.
303 * RED Cross    [[image:1652436787176-950.png||height="14" width="15"]] : This interface doesn’t connected.
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305 [[image:1652421351382-793.png||height="339" width="765"]]
306
307 = 4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway =
308
309 DLOS8N is fully compatible with LoRaWAN protocol. It uses the legacy Semtech Packet forwarder to forward the LoRaWAN packets to server. The structure is as below.
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311 (((
312 [[image:image-20220513140429-1.png||height="565" width="824"]]
313 )))
314
315 This chapter describes how to use the DLOS8Nto work with
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317 TheThingsNetwork v3(TTN v3)[[ LoRaWAN Server>>url:https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/]]  ([[www.thethingsnetwork.org>>url:http://www.thethingsnetwork.org/]])
318
319 == 4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server ==
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321 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 1: Get a Unique gateway ID.**
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323 (((
324 Every DLOS8N has a unique gateway id. The ID can be found at LoRaWAN page:
325 )))
326
327 (((
328 [[image:1652421929753-168.png||height="403" width="739"]]
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330
331 The example gateway id is: **a840411e96744154**
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333 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 2: Sign up a user account in TTN server**
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335 [[**https:~~/~~/account.thethingsnetwork.org/register**>>url:https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/register]]
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337 [[image:1652422127479-258.png||height="346" width="738"]]
338
339 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 3: Choose the TTNv3 Cluster Picker**
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341 (((
342 [[image:1652422142236-792.png||height="356" width="737"]]
343 )))
344
345 (% style="color:red" %)**Note: Choose the cluster corresponds to a specific Gateway server address**
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347 * Europe 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address: (% style="color:black" %)eu1.cloud.thethings.network
348 * North America 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address:** **(% style="color:black" %)nam1.cloud.thethings.network
349 * Australia 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address:** **(% style="color:black" %)au1.cloud.thethings.network
350 * Legacy V2 Console : (% style="color:red" %)TTN v2 shuts down in December 2021
351
352 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 4: Create a Gateway**
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354 [[image:1652422440891-514.png||height="360" width="747"]]
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356 Click the Gateway icon and then click Add gateway.
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358 Open the following page:
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360 [[image:1652422470352-518.png||height="391" width="716"]]
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362 [[image:1652422479876-297.png||height="398" width="729"]]
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364 (((
365 (% style="color:red" %)**Notice: **Gateway Server address must match the gateway configuration, otherwise you will have problem for End Node to join the network.
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368 After creating the gateway, you can see the gateway info, as below.
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370 [[image:1652422509034-682.png||height="299" width="739"]]
371
372 == 4.2 Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3 ==
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374 (((
375 You can now configure the DLOS8N to let it connect to TTN network V3.
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377
378 (((
379 Make sure your DLOS8N has a working Internet Connection first.
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381
382 (((
383 Choose the right server provider and click (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Save&Apply**
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386 [[image:1652422624783-580.png||height="327" width="729"]]
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388 (% style="color:red" %)**Note: **The server address must match the Gateway server address you choose in TTN V3.
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390 In the home page, we can see the LoRaWAN connection is ready now.
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392 [[image:1652422685063-596.png||height="327" width="729"]]
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394 In TTN v3 portal, we can also see the gateway is connected.
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396 [[image:1652422703020-955.png||height="343" width="730"]]
397
398 == 4.3 Configure frequency ==
399
400 We also need to set the frequency plan in DLOS8N to match the end node we use, so to receive the LoRaWAN packets from the LoRaWAN sensor.
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402 [[image:1652422737399-529.png||height="362" width="737"]]
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405 In logread page, user can check the frequency actually used.
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407 [[image:1652422763536-750.png||height="514" width="730"]]
408
409 == 4.4 Add a LoRaWAN End Device ==
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411 (((
412 This section shows how to add a LoRaWAN End device to a LoRaWAN network and see the data from TTN web site.
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415 (((
416 We use [[LT-22222-L>>url:http://www.dragino.com/products/lora-lorawan-end-node/item/156-lt-22222-l.html]] IO Controller as a reference device - the setup for other LoRaWAN devices will be similar.
417 )))
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419 [[image:1652422794767-871.png]]
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421 (((
422 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 1**: (% style="color:black" %)Create a Device definition in TTN v3 with the OTAA keys from the example LT-22222-L IO Controller device.
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424
425 (((
426 Three codes are required to define the device in TTN v3:
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428
429 * DEV EUI - Unique ID code for a particular device.
430 * APP EUI - ID code for an Application defined in TTN v3.
431 * APP Key - Unique key to secure communications with a particular device.
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433 (((
434 A set of these codes are stored in each device by the manufacturer as the default codes for that particular device. Each device is shipped with a sticker with the default Device EUI as shown below.
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437 [[image:1652422840936-838.png]]
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439 (((
440 (% style="color:red" %)Note: You may be able to change these codes in a device by using a configuration facility on the device e.g. the LT-22222 uses a serial port access and a series of AT commands.  Changing the codes may be necessary in the case where you have to use codes assigned by a LoRa WAN server.
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442
443 (((
444 For the TTN v3 server, you can use the codes set in the device as in the following example.
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446
447 (((
448 Select **Add Application** to open the screen below.
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451 [[image:1652422946999-255.png||height="356" width="744"]]
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453 Open the **Application **select** Add end device**
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455 Start Register the end device
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457 [[image:1652422975885-591.png||height="359" width="726"]]
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459 (((
460 Select OTAA activation mode
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462
463 (((
464 The LoRaWAN version for your device should be provided by the manufacturer in a datasheet as LoRaWAN version or LoRaWAN specification. The most commonly used LoRaWAN versions are v1.0.2 and v1.0.3.
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466
467 [[image:1652422998005-968.png||height="352" width="744"]]
468
469 First, input the End device ID, AppEUI and DevEUI.
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471 [[image:1652423022781-339.png||height="365" width="741"]]
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473 Secondly, choose the corresponding frequency and LoRaWAN class capabilities.
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475 [[image:1652423046741-467.png||height="355" width="736"]]
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477 (((
478 Finally, Application layer settings input the corresponding AppKey. Before saving the configuration, check that the data matches the device.
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480
481 (((
482 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 2**: (% style="color:black" %)Power on LT-22222-L device and it will automatically join the TTN network. After joining successfully, it will start to upload messages to the TTN v3. Select the Live data tab and you will see the data appearing in the panel.
483 )))
484
485 (((
486 (% style="color:red" %)Note that it may take some time for the device data to appear in the TTN v3 display.
487 )))
488
489 [[image:1652423277549-324.png||height="273" width="745"]]
490
491 = 5. Web Configure Pages =
492
493 == 5.1 Home ==
494
495 Shows the system running status.
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497 [[image:1652423418568-752.png||height="329" width="724"]]
498
499 == 5.2 LoRa Settings ==
500
501 === 5.2.1 LoRa ~-~-> LoRa ===
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503 (((
504 This page shows the LoRa Radio Settings. There are a set of default frequency band according to LoRaWAN protocol, and user can customized the band* as well.
505 )))
506
507 (((
508 Different DLOS8N hardware version can support different frequency range:
509 )))
510
511 * **868**: valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
512 * **915**: valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
513
514 (((
515 After user choose the frequency plan, he can see the actually frequency in used by checking the page **LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log**
516 )))
517
518 [[image:1652423554776-574.png||height="380" width="740"]]
519
520 Note *: **[[See this instruction for how to customize frequency band>>doc:Main.How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band.WebHome]]**
521
522
523 === 5.2.2 LoRa ~-~-> ABP Decryption ===
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525 The DLOS8N can communicate with LoRaWAN ABP End Node without the need of LoRaWAN server. It can be used in some cases such as:
526
527 * No internet connection.
528 * User wants to get data forward in gateway and forward to their server based on MQTT/HTTP, etc. (Combine ABP communication method and [[MQTT forward together>>doc:Main.MQTT Forward Instruction.WebHome]]).
529
530 (((
531 Detail of this feature: **[[Communication with ABP End Node>>doc:Main.Communicate with ABP End Node without LoRaWAN Network Server --- LG308.WebHome]]**
532 )))
533
534 [[image:1652423628833-467.png||height="357" width="755"]]
535
536 == 5.3 LoRaWAN Settings ==
537
538 === 5.3.1 LoRaWAN ~-~-> LoRaWAN ===
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540 This page is for the connection set up to a general LoRaWAN Network server such as: [[TTN>>url:http://www.thethingsnetwork.org/]], [[ChirpStack>>url:https://www.chirpstack.io/]] etc
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542 [[image:1652423628833-467.png||height="357" width="755"]]
543
544 (% style="color:red" %)**Note:**
545
546 ~*: User can ignore the latitude and longitude settings here, DLOS8N will use the actually value from GPS module.
547
548 ~**: Packet filter is to drop the unwanted LoRaWAN packet, instruction see here:
549
550 **See:** **[[Filter unwanted LoRaWAN packets>>doc:Main.Filter unwanted LoRaWAN packets.WebHome]]**
551
552 === 5.3.2 LoRaWAN ~-~-> Amazon AWS-IoT ===
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554 [[image:1652428499323-384.png||height="275" width="723"]]
555
556 (((
557 Please see this instruction to know more detail and demo for how to connect to **[[AWS-IoT LoRaWAN Core>>doc:Main.AWS IoT Core for LoRaWAN.WebHome]].**
558 )))
559
560 === 5.3.3 LoRaWAN ~-~-> LORIOT ===
561
562 (((
563 Settings to communicate to LORIOT LoRaWAN Network Server: [[https:~~/~~/www.loriot.io/>>url:https://www.loriot.io/]]
564 )))
565
566 (((
567 Instruction: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
568 )))
569
570 [[image:1652428648903-878.png||height="266" width="731"]]
571
572 == 5.4 MQTT Settings ==
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574 If end nodes works in ABP mode, user can configure DLOS8N to transfer the data to MQTT broker,
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576 Instruction: **[[MQTT Forward Instruction>>doc:Main.MQTT Forward Instruction.WebHome]]**
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579 [[image:1652428705046-212.png||height="417" width="733"]]
580
581 == 5.5 System ==
582
583 === 5.5.1 System ~-~-> System Overview ===
584
585 Shows the system info:
586
587 [[image:1652428773760-580.png||height="408" width="728"]]
588
589 === 5.5.2 System ~-~-> General ( login settings) ===
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591 [[image:1652428861256-300.png||height="354" width="724"]]
592
593 (((
594 **__System Password:__**
595 )))
596
597 (((
598 There are two login for DLOS8N: (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)root /dragino (% style="color:black" %)or (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)admin /dragino. (% style="color:black" %)Both root and admin has the same right for WEB access. But root user has also the right to access via SSH to Linux system. admin only able to access WEB interface.
599 )))
600
601 (((
602 This page can be used to set the password for them.
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604
605 (((
606 **__Timezone:__**Set device timezone.
607 )))
608
609 (((
610 **__Port forwarding:__**Enable/Disable the HTTP and SSH access via WAN interface.
611 )))
612
613 === 5.5.3 System ~-~-> Network ===
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615 [[image:1652429149053-824.png||height="467" width="725"]]
616
617 (((
618 **__LAN Settings:__**When the DLOS8N has the AP enable, LAN settings specify the network info for DLOS8N’s own network.
619 )))
620
621 (((
622 __**WAN Settings:**__Setting for DLOS8N WAN port
623 )))
624
625 (((
626 __**WiFi Settings:**__Setting for DLOS8N WiFi IP when use it as WiFi Client
627
628
629 )))
630
631 === 5.5.4 System ~-~-> WiFi ===
632
633 DLOS8N WiFi Settings.
634
635 [[image:1652429430767-921.png||height="367" width="723"]]
636
637 === 5.5.5 System ~-~-> Cellular ===
638
639 While use the cellular as Backup WAN, device will use Cellular for internet connection while WAN port or WiFi is not valid and switch back to WAN port or WiFi after they recover.
640
641 [[image:1652429309615-825.png||height="320" width="732"]]
642
643 (% style="color:red" %)Note *: For DLOS8N which doesn’t have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
644
645 === 5.5.6 System ~-~-> Network Status ===
646
647 [[image:1652429486609-208.png||height="415" width="728"]]
648
649 === 5.5.7 System ~-~-> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ===
650
651 Auto Provision is the feature for batch configure and remote management. It can be used in below two cases:
652
653 [[image:1652429518191-846.png||height="332" width="733"]]
654
655 [[image:1652429527544-247.png||height="327" width="724"]]
656
657 [[image:1652429537849-154.png||height="339" width="722"]]
658
659 Please see this document for detail:
660
661 (((
662 [[http:~~/~~/www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LPS8/Firmware/Application_Note/&file=Auto-update-feature.pdf>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LPS8/Firmware/Application_Note/&file=Auto-update-feature.pdf]]
663 )))
664
665
666 R-SSH is for remote access device and management, introduction for how to use: **[[Remote Access Gateway>>doc:Main.Remote Access Gateway.WebHome]]**
667
668 [[image:1652429624400-864.png||height="432" width="716"]]
669
670
671 === 5.5.8 System ~-~-> Firmware Upgrade ===
672
673 We keep improving the DLOS8N Linux side firmware for new features and bug fixes. Below are the links for reference.
674
675 * **Latest firmware**: [[LoRa Gateway Firmware>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/]],
676
677 ( [[http:~~/~~/www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/]] )
678
679 * **Change Log**: [[Firmware Change Log>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/downloads/LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/ChangeLog]].
680
681 ( [[http:~~/~~/www.dragino.com/downloads/downloads/LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/ChangeLog>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/downloads/LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/ChangeLog]] )
682
683 (((
684 The file named as (% style="color:green" %)**xxxxx–xxxxx-squashfs-sysupgrade.bin **(% style="color:black" %)is the upgrade Image. There are different methods to upgrade, as below.
685 )))
686
687 (((
688 (% style="color:green" %)**Web~-~-> System~-~-> Firmware Upgrade**
689 )))
690
691 [[image:1652429711145-862.png||height="270" width="737"]]
692
693 Select the required image and click **Flash Image.** The image will be uploaded to the device, and then click **Process Update** to upgrade.
694
695 (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**: (% style="color:black" %)You normally need to **//uncheck//** the **Preserve Settings** checkbox when doing an upgrade to ensure that there is no conflict between the old settings and the new firmware. The new firmware will start up with its default settings.
696
697 The system will automatically boot into the new firmware after upgrade.
698
699 [[image:1652429962190-224.png||height="358" width="729"]]
700
701 (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE***(%%): User can also upgrade firmware via Linux console
702
703 SCP the firmware to the system(% style="color:green" %)**/var**(%%)** **directory and then run
704
705 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//root@OpenWrt:~~# /sbin/sysupgrade –n /var/Your_Image//**
706
707 (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**(%%) : it is important to transfer the image in the /var directory, otherwise it may exceed the available flash size.
708
709 === 5.5.9 System ~-~-> Reboot/Reset ===
710
711 [[image:1652430197132-330.png||height="256" width="724"]]
712
713 (((
714
715 )))
716
717 === 5.5.10 System ~-~-> Package Maintain ===
718
719 [[image:1652430243826-126.png||height="289" width="723"]]
720
721 Place to show what package has installed and possible to upgrade packages.
722
723 == 5.6 LogRead ==
724
725 === 5.6.1 LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log ===
726
727 [[image:1652430356784-567.png||height="325" width="730"]]
728
729 Show the frequency for LoRa Radio and traffics.
730
731 === 5.6.2 LogRead ~-~-> System Log ===
732
733 Show the system log
734
735 [[image:1652430369760-511.png||height="373" width="730"]]
736
737 = 6. More features =
738
739 == 6.1 More instructions ==
740
741 [[LoRaWAN Gateway Instruction>>doc:Main.WebHome]](LoRaWAN Gateway)
742
743
744 = 7. Linux System =
745
746 The DLOS8N is based on the OpenWrt Linux system. It is open source, and users are free to configure and modify the Linux settings.
747
748 == 7.1 SSH Access for Linux console ==
749
750 User can access the Linux console via the SSH protocol. Make sure your PC and the DLOS8N are connected to the same network, then use a SSH tool (such as [[putty>>url:http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~~sgtatham/putty/download.html]] in Windows) to access it.
751
752 IP address:  IP address of DLOS8N
753
754 Port:         22 (via WiFi AP mode) or 2222 (via WAN Interface)
755
756 User Name:      (% style="color:green" %)**root**
757
758 Password:         (% style="color:green" %)**dragino** (% style="color:black" %)(default)
759
760 After logging in, you will be in the Linux console and can enter commands as shown below.
761
762 [[image:1652431588565-830.png]]
763
764 The “(% class="mark" %)**logread -f**(%%)” command can be used to debug how system runs.
765
766 [[image:1652431609193-637.png||height="214" width="732"]]
767
768
769 == 7.2 Edit and Transfer files ==
770
771 (((
772 The DLOS8N supports the (% style="color:green" %)**SCP protocol** (% style="color:black" %)and has a built-in (% style="color:green" %)**SFTP server**. (% style="color:black" %)There are many ways to edit and transfer files using these protocols.
773 )))
774
775 (((
776 In Windows, one of the easiest methods is using the [[WinSCP>>url:https://winscp.net/eng/index.php]] utility.
777 )))
778
779 (((
780 After establishing access via WinSCP to the device, you can use an FTP style window to drag / drop files to the DLOS8N, or edit the files directly in the windows.
781 )))
782
783 (((
784 Screenshot is as below:
785 )))
786
787 [[image:1652431650755-450.png]]
788
789
790 == 7.3 File System ==
791
792 (((
793 The DLOS8N has a 16MB flash and a 64MB RAM. The /var and /tmp directories are in the RAM, so contents stored in /tmp and /var will be erased after rebooting the device. Other directories are in the flash and will remain after reboot.
794 )))
795
796 (((
797 The Linux system uses around 8MB ~~10MB flash size which means there is not much room for user to store data in the DLOS8N flash.
798 )))
799
800 (((
801 You can use an external USB flash memory device to extend the size of flash memory for storage.
802 )))
803
804
805 == 7.4 Package maintenance system ==
806
807 DLOS8N uses the OpenWrt [[**OPKG package maintenance system**>>https://oldwiki.archive.openwrt.org/doc/techref/opkg]]. There are more than 3000+ packages available in our package server for users to install for their applications. For example, if you want to add the **//iperf //** tool, you can install the related packages and configure DLOS8N to use **//iperf //**.
808
809 (((
810 Below are some example **//opkg //** commands. For more information please refer to the [[OPKG package maintain system>>https://oldwiki.archive.openwrt.org/doc/techref/opkg]]** **([[https:~~/~~/oldwiki.archive.openwrt.org/doc/techref/opkg>>https://oldwiki.archive.openwrt.org/doc/techref/opkg]])
811 )))
812
813 (((
814 **In Linux Console run:**
815 )))
816
817 (((
818 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg update**           (% style="color:black" %)~/~/ to get the latest packages list
819 )))
820
821 (((
822 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg list**    (% style="color:black" %) ~/~/shows the available packages
823 )))
824
825 (((
826 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg install iperf ** (% style="color:black" %)~/~/ install iperf
827 )))
828
829 The system will automatically install the required packages as shown below.
830
831
832 (((
833 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//root@dragino-169d30:/etc/opkg# opkg install iperf//
834 )))
835
836 (((
837 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Installing iperf (2.0.12-1) to root…//
838 )))
839
840 (((
841 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Downloading //[[(% style="background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220)" %)//http:~~/~~/downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mips_24kc/base/iperf_2.0.12-1_mips_24kc.ipk//>>url:http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mips_24kc/base/iperf_2.0.12-1_mips_24kc.ipk]]
842 )))
843
844 (((
845 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Installing uclibcxx (0.2.4-3) to root…//
846 )))
847
848 (((
849 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Downloading //[[(% style="background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220); background-color: rgb(220, 220, 220)" %)//http:~~/~~/downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mips_24kc/base/uclibcxx_0.2.4-3_mips_24kc.ipk//>>url:http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/packages/mips_24kc/base/uclibcxx_0.2.4-3_mips_24kc.ipk]]
850 )))
851
852 (((
853 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Configuring uclibcxx.//
854 )))
855
856 (((
857 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Configuring iperf.//
858 )))
859
860 = 8. Upgrade Linux Firmware =
861
862
863 = 9. FAQ =
864
865 == 9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band? ==
866
867 (((
868 See below link for how to customize frequency band: **[[How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band>>doc:Main.How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band.WebHome]]**
869 )))
870
871 (((
872
873 )))
874
875 == 9.2 Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT? ==
876
877 Yes, the set up instruction is here: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
878
879
880 == 9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ==
881
882 (((
883 Yes, You can make your own firmware for the DLOS8N for branding purposes or to add customized applications.
884 )))
885
886 (((
887 The source code and compile instructions can be found at: [[https:~~/~~/github.com/dragino/openwrt_lede-18.06>>url:https://github.com/dragino/openwrt_lede-18.06]]
888 )))
889
890
891 == 9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ==
892
893 It is possible but the distance will be very short, you can select US915 frequency band in 868Mhz version hardware. It will work but you will see the performance is greatly decreased because the 868Mhz version has an RF filter for band 863~~870Mhz, all other frequencies will have high attenuation.
894
895
896 = 10. Trouble Shooting =
897
898 == 10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix? ==
899
900 In some cases, when installing a package with **//opkg//**, it will generate a kernel error such as below due to a mismatch I the kernel ID:
901
902 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)root@dragino-16c538:~~# opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk
903
904 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Installing kmod-dragino2-si3217x (3.10.49+0.2-1) to root…
905
906 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Collected errors:
907
908 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)* satisfy_dependencies_for: Cannot satisfy the following dependencies for kmod-dragino2-si3217x:
909
910 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)*      kernel (= 3.10.49-1-4917516478a753314254643facdf360a) *
911
912 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)* opkg_install_cmd: Cannot install package kmod-dragino2-si3217x.
913
914 (((
915 In this case, you can use the –force-depends option to install such package as long as the actual kernel version is the same.
916 )))
917
918 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk –force-depends
919
920
921 == 10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes ==
922
923 (((
924 Please follow this instruction to recover your gateway:  **[[Recover Gateway>>doc:Main.How to Recover Gateway if can't access it.WebHome]]**
925 )))
926
927 (((
928
929 )))
930
931 == 10.3 I configured DLOS8N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now? ==
932
933 [[image:1652435238615-272.png||height="247" width="727"]]
934
935 (((
936 The DLOS8N has a fall-back IP address on its WAN port. This IP is always enabled so you can use the fall-back IP to access DLOS8N no matter what the WiFi IP is. The fall back IP is useful for connecting and debug the unit.
937 )))
938
939 (% style="color:red" %)Note: fallback IP can be disabled in the WAN and DHCP page.
940
941
942 Steps to connect via fall back IP:
943
944 ~1. Connect PC’s Ethernet port to DLOS8N’s WAN port
945
946 2. Configure PC’s Ethernet port has
947 IP: 172.31.255.253 and
948 Netmask: 255.255.255.252
949
950 As below photo:
951
952 [[image:1652435256286-879.png]]
953
954 3. In the PC, use IP address 172.31.255.254 to access the DLOS8N via Web or Console.
955
956 Please note the latest firmware uses port 8000 for http and 2222 for ssh access.
957
958
959 = 11. Order Info =
960
961 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//PART: DLOS8N-XXX-YYY//: **
962
963 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//XXX: Frequency Band//**
964
965 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** 868**(% style="color:black" %) : valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
966 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** 915**(% style="color:black" %): valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
967
968 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//YYY: 4G Cellular Option//**
969
970 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** E**(% style="color:black" %): EMEA, Korea, Thailand, India.
971 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** A**(% style="color:black" %): North America/ Rogers/AT&T/T-Mobile.
972 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** AU**(% style="color:black" %): Latin America, New Zeland, Taiwan
973 * (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** J**(% style="color:black" %): Japan, DOCOMO/SoftBank/ KDDI
974
975 More info about valid bands, please see [[EC25-E product page>>url:https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25.htm]].
976
977
978 = 12. Packing Info =
979
980 (((
981 **Package Includes**:
982 )))
983
984 * DLOS8N LoRaWAN Gateway x 1
985 * Stick Antenna for LoRa RF part. Frequency is one of 470 or 868 or 915Mhz depends the model ordered
986 * Packaging with environmental protection paper box
987
988 (((
989 **Dimension and weight**:
990 )))
991
992 * Device Size: 12 x 12 x 3 cm
993 * Weight: 187g
994 * Package Size: 14.5 x 13.5 x 6 cm
995 * Weight: 300g
996
997 = 13. Support =
998
999 * Try to see if your questions already answered in the [[wiki>>doc:Main.WebHome]].
1000 * Support is provided Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 GMT+8.
1001 Due to different timezones we cannot offer live support. However, your questions will be answered as soon as possible in the before mentioned schedule.
1002 * Provide as much information as possible regarding your enquiry (product models, accurately describe your problem and steps to replicate it etc) and send a mail to:[[support@dragino.com>>url:file:///C:/Users/11315/Documents/D:/Projects/LoRa%20Product%20Line/LG308%20Picocell%20Gateway/LG308/LG308%20%25E8%25AF%25B4%25E6%2598%258E%25E4%25B9%25A6/support@dragino.com]]

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