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  **Table of Contents：**
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  = 1. Introduction =
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  == 1.1 What is the DLOS8N ==
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  == 1.2 Specifications ==
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  (% style="color:#037691" %)**Hardware System:**
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  (% style="color:#037691" %)**Linux Part:**
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  * 400Mhz ar9331 processor
  * 64MB RAM
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  * Isolation level 4 KVrms.
  * Enhanced surge protection
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  == 1.3 Features ==
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  * Lighting Protection
  * Power Consumption:12v ,300-500mA
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  == 1.4 Hardware System Structure ==
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  == 1.5 DLOS8N Applications ==
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  == 1.6 LED Indicators ==
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  (% style="color:red" %)**SOLID RED**: (% style="color:black" %)Device doesn't have Internet connection.
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  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.
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  == 2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N ==
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  === 2.1.1 Connect via WiFi ===
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  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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   (% style="background-color:yellow" %) **dragino+dragino**
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  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.
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  === 2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip ===
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  The WAN port also has a [[fall back ip address>>||anchor="H10.3IconfiguredDLOS8NforWiFiaccessandlostitsIP.Whattodonow3F"]] for access if user doesn't connect to uplink router. Click [[here>>||anchor="H10.3IconfiguredDLOS8NforWiFiaccessandlostitsIP.Whattodonow3F"]] to see how to configure.
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  = 3. Typical Network Setup =
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  == 3.1 Overview ==
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  * **WiFi AP Mode**
  * **Cellular Mode**
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  == 3.2 Use WAN port to access Internet ==
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  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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  == 3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client ==
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  In the WiFi Client Mode, DLOS8N acts as a WiFi client and gets DHCP from an upstream router via WiFi.
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  The settings for WiFi Client is under page (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**System~-~-> WiFi ~-~->  WiFi WAN Client Settings**
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  In the WiFi Survey Choose the WiFi AP, and input the Passphrase then click Save & Apply to connect.
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  == 3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular ==
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  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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  First, release the four screws of DLOS8N, pull out PCB and install SIM card as below:
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  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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  = 4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway =
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  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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  == 4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server ==
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  (% style="color:blue" %)**Step 1: Get a Unique gateway ID.**
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  Every DLOS8N has a unique gateway id. The ID can be found at LoRaWAN page:
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  (% style="color:blue" %)**Step 2: Sign up a user account in TTN server**
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  [[**https:~~/~~/account.thethingsnetwork.org/register**>>url:https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/register]]
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  (% style="color:blue" %)**Step 3: Choose the TTNv3 Cluster Picker**
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  * Australia 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address:** **(% style="color:black" %)au1.cloud.thethings.network
  * Legacy V2 Console : (% style="color:red" %)TTN v2 shuts down in December 2021
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  (% style="color:blue" %)**Step 4: Create a Gateway**
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  [[image:1652422440891-514.png||height="360" width="747"]]
  Click the Gateway icon and then click Add gateway.
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  After creating the gateway, you can see the gateway info, as below.
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  Choose the right server provider and click (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Save&Apply**
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  (% style="color:red" %)**Note: The server address must match the Gateway server address you choose in TTN V3.**
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  In the home page, we can see the LoRaWAN connection is ready now.
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  == 4.3 Configure frequency ==
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  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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  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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  Secondly, choose the corresponding frequency and LoRaWAN class capabilities.
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  = 5. Web Configure Pages =
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  == 5.1 Home ==
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  == 5.2 LoRa Settings ==
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  === 5.2.1 LoRa ~-~-> LoRa ===
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  After user choose the frequency plan, he can see the actually frequency in used by checking the page (% style="color:#037691" %)**LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log**
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  === 5.2.2 LoRa ~-~-> ABP Decryption ===
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  The DLOS8N can communicate with LoRaWAN ABP End Node without the need of LoRaWAN server. It can be used in some cases such as:
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  * No internet connection.
  * 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]]).
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  Detail of this feature: **[[Communication with ABP End Node>>doc:Main.Communicate with ABP End Node without LoRaWAN Network Server --- LG308.WebHome]]**
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  === 5.3.1 LoRaWAN ~-~-> LoRaWAN ===
--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
++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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  (% style="color:red" %)**Note:**
  ~*: User can ignore the latitude and longitude settings here, DLOS8N will use the actually value from GPS module.
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  == 5.5 System ==
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  === 5.5.1 System ~-~-> System Overview ===
  Shows the system info:
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--**__LAN Settings:  __**When the DLOS8N has the AP enable, LAN settings specify the network info for DLOS8N's own network.
++(% style="color:#037691" %)**__LAN Settings:   __**(%%)When the DLOS8N has the AP enable, LAN settings specify the network info for DLOS8N's own network.
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--__**WAN Settings: **__Setting for DLOS8N WAN port
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--__**WiFi Settings:  **__Setting for DLOS8N WiFi IP when use it as WiFi Client
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  === 5.5.4 System ~-~-> WiFi ===
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  DLOS8N WiFi Settings.
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  === 5.5.5 System ~-~-> Cellular ===
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  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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--(% style="color:red" %)Note *: For DLOS8N which doesn't have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
++(% style="color:red" %)**Note *: For DLOS8N which doesn't have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.**
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  === 5.5.6 System ~-~-> Network Status ===
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  === 5.5.7 System ~-~-> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ===
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  Auto Provision is the feature for batch configure and remote management. It can be used in below two cases:
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  Please see this document for detail:
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--R-SSH is for remote access device and management, introduction for how to use: **[[Remote Access Gateway>>doc:Main.Remote Access Gateway.WebHome]]**
++R-SSH is for remote access device and management, introduction for how to use: **[[Remote Access Gateway>>doc:Main.Monitor & Remote Access Gateway.WebHome]]**
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  === 5.5.8 System ~-~-> Firmware Upgrade ===
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  We keep improving the DLOS8N Linux side firmware for new features and bug fixes. Below are the links for reference.
  * **Latest firmware**:  [[LoRa Gateway Firmware>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/]],
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--Select the required image and click **Flash Image.** The image will be uploaded to the device, and then click **Process Update** to upgrade.
++Select the required image and click (% style="color:blue" %)**Flash Image.**(%%) The image will be uploaded to the device, and then click (% style="color:blue" %)**Process Update**(%%) to upgrade.
--(% 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.
++(% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**(%%): You normally need to (% style="color:blue" %)**//uncheck//** (%%)the (% style="color:blue" %)**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.
  The system will automatically boot into the new firmware after upgrade.
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  (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**(%%) : it is important to transfer the image in the /var directory, otherwise it may exceed the available flash size.
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  === 5.5.9 System ~-~-> Reboot/Reset ===
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  === 5.5.10 System ~-~-> Package Maintain ===
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  Place to show what package has installed and possible to upgrade packages.
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  == 5.6 LogRead ==
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  === 5.6.1 LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log ===
  Show the frequency for LoRa Radio and traffics.
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  === 5.6.2 LogRead ~-~-> System Log ===
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  Show the system log
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  = 6. More features =
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  == 6.1 More instructions ==
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  [[LoRaWAN Gateway Instruction>>doc:Main.WebHome]](LoRaWAN Gateway)
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  = 7. Linux System =
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  The DLOS8N is based on the OpenWrt Linux system. It is open source, and users are free to configure and modify the Linux settings.
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  == 7.1 SSH Access for Linux console ==
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  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.
  IP address:  IP address of DLOS8N
--Port:         22 (via WiFi AP mode) or 2222 (via WAN Interface)
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  User Name:      (% style="color:green" %)**root**
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  The “(% class="mark" %)**logread -f**(%%)” command can be used to debug how system runs.
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  == 7.2 Edit and Transfer files ==
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  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.
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  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.
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  == 7.3 File System ==
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  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.
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  == 7.4 Package maintenance system ==
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  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 //**.
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  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]])
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  = 8. Upgrade Linux Firmware =
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  = 9. FAQ =
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  == 9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band? ==
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  See below link for how to customize frequency band: **[[How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band>>doc:Main.How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band.WebHome]]**
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  == 9.2 Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT? ==
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  Yes, the set up instruction is here: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
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  == 9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ==
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  == 9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ==
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  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.
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  = 10. Trouble Shooting =
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  == 10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix? ==
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  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:
  (% style="background-color:yellow" %)root@dragino-16c538:~~# opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk
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  (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk –force-depends
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  == 10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes ==
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  Please follow this instruction to recover your gateway:  **[[Recover Gateway>>doc:Main.How to Recover Gateway if can't access it.WebHome]]**
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  == 10.3 I configured DLOS8N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now? ==
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  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.
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--(% style="color:red" %)Note: fallback IP can be disabled in the WAN and DHCP page.
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++(% style="color:red" %)**Note: fallback IP can be disabled in the WAN and DHCP page.**
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--Steps to connect via fall back IP:
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 . In the PC, use IP address 172.31.255.254 to access the DLOS8N via Web or Console.
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  Please note the latest firmware uses port 8000 for http and 2222 for ssh access.
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  = 11. Order Info =
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//PART: DLOS8N-XXX-YYY//: **
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//XXX: Frequency Band//**
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--* (% style="color:red" %)** 868**(% style="color:black" %) : valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
--* (% style="color:red" %)** 915**(% style="color:black" %):  valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
++(% style="color:blue" %)**//XXX~://**(%%)**// Frequency Band//**
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//YYY: 4G Cellular Option//**
++* (% style="color:red" %)** 868**(%%) : valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
++* (% style="color:red" %)** 915**(%%):  valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
++(% style="color:blue" %)**//YYY~://**(%%)**// 4G Cellular Option//**
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  * (% style="color:red" %)** E**(% style="color:black" %):    EMEA, Korea, Thailand, India.
  * (% style="color:red" %)** A**(% style="color:black" %):   North America/ Rogers/AT&T/T-Mobile.
  * (% style="color:red" %)** AU**(% style="color:black" %): Latin America, New Zeland, Taiwan
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  = 12. Packing Info =
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  **Package Includes**:
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  * Package Size: 49 x 19.5 x  x 19Package Size: 4912 cm
  * Weight: 2.5kg
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  = 13. Support =
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  * Try to see if your questions already answered in the [[wiki>>doc:Main.WebHome]].
  * Support is provided Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 GMT+8.
  Due to different timezones we cannot offer live support. However, your questions will be answered as soon as possible in the before mentioned schedule.
--* 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]]
++* 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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