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13 **Table of Contents：**
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28 = 1. Introduction =
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30 == 1.1 What is the DLOS8N ==
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34 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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38 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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41 (((
42 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.
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46 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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50 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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55 [[image:1652411526195-923.png||height="494" width="731"]]
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58 == 1.2 Specifications ==
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61 **Hardware System:**
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64 Linux Part:
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67 * 400Mhz ar9331 processor
68 * 64MB RAM
69 * 16MB Flash
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72 **Interface:**
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74 * 10M/100M RJ45 Ports x 1
75 * WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n
76 * LoRaWAN Wireless
77 * Power Input: 12 ~~ 24 V DC, 2 A
78 * IEEE 802.3 af compliant PoE port (DC 37  ~~ 57 v)
79 * USB 2.0 host connector x 1
80 * Mini-PCI E connector x 1
81 * SX1302 + 2 x SX1250
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84 **WiFi Spec:**
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86 * IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
87 * Frequency Band: 2.4 ~~ 2.462GHz
88 * Tx power:
89 ** 11n tx power : mcs7/15: 11db     mcs0 : 17db
90 ** 11b tx power: 18db
91 ** 11g 54M tx power: 12db
92 ** 11g 6M tx power: 18db
93 * Wifi Sensitivity
94 ** 11g 54M : -71dbm
95 ** 11n 20M : -67dbm
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98 **LoRa Spec:**
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100 * Up to -140 dBm sensitivity with SX1250 Tx/Rx front-end
101 * 70 dB CW interferer rejection at 1 MHz offset
102 * Able to operate with negative SNR, CCR up to 9dB
103 * Emulates 49 x LoRa demodulators and 1 x (G)FSK demodulator
104 * Dual digital TX & RX radio front-end interfaces
105 * 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths
106 * Dynamic data-rate (DDR) adaptation
107 * True antenna diversity or simultaneous dual-band operation
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110 **Cellular 4G LTE (optional):**
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112 * Quectel: [[**EC25 LTE module**>>url:https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25minipcie.htm]]
113 * Standard Size SIM Slot
114 * 2 x 4G Sticker Antenna.
115 * Up to 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rates
116 * Worldwide LTE,UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
117 * MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
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120 **Power over Ethernet:**
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122 * IEEE 802.3af compliant.
123 * Support wide input voltage range  37Vdc to 57Vdc.
124 * Thermal cut off.
125 * Short circuit protection.
126 * Over current protection
127 * Isolation level 4 KVrms.
128 * Enhanced surge protection
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130 == 1.3 Features ==
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132 * Open Source Embedded Linux system
133 * Managed by Web GUI, SSH via LAN or WiFi
134 * Support Semtech UDP packet forwarder
135 * Support LoRaWAN Station Connection
136 * Cellular Failover conntection(option)
137 * Direct Communication to LoRaWAN ABP Node
138 * LoRaWAN packet filtering
139 * Far seeing LED indicator
140 * Built-in GPS module for location & timing
141 * External fiber glass antenna
142 * Auto-Provision
143 * Remote Monitoring
144 * 802.3af PoE
145 * IP65
146 * Lighting Protection
147 * Power Consumption:12v ,300-500mA
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149 == 1.4 Hardware System Structure ==
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151 [[image:1652411641871-482.png||height="416" width="716"]]
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154 == 1.5 DLOS8N Applications ==
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156 [[image:1652411671209-920.png||height="618" width="650"]]
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159 == 1.6 LED Indicators ==
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161 [[image:1652411720670-489.png]]
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164 There is a waterproof triple color LED on DLOS8N enclosure, the meaning of the LED is:
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169 (% style="color:green" %)**SOLID GREEN**: (% style="color:black" %)DLOS8N is alive with LoRaWAN server connection.
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174 (% 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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177 (% style="color:red" %)**SOLID RED**: (% style="color:black" %)Device doesn’t have Internet connection.
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185 == 1.7 WiFi Direction ==
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187 DLOS8N use directional WiFi Antenna. The best direction is as below:
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189 [[image:1652412859663-161.png||height="341" width="333"]]
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192 = 2. Access and Configure DLOS8N =
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194 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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197 == 2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N ==
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199 === 2.1.1 Connect via WiFi ===
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201 [[image:1652412985720-934.png]]
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203 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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205 [[image:1652413127647-377.png]]
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207 (% style="background-color:#ffffcc" %)dragino+dragino
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210 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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215 === 2.1.2 Connect via Ethernet with DHCP IP from router ===
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217 [[image:1652414114583-532.png]]
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221 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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226 === 2.1.3 Connect via WiFi with DHCP IP from router ===
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228 [[image:1652414137639-956.png]]
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231 If the DLOS8N already connect to the router via WiFi, use can use the WiFi IP to connect to DLOS8N.
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234 === 2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip ===
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236 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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239 == 2.2 Access Configure Web UI ==
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241 **Web Interface**
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243 Open a browser on the PC and type the DLOS8N ip address (depends on your connect method)
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245 [[http:~~/~~/10.130.1.1/>>url:http://10.130.1.1/]] (Access via WiFi AP network)
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249 http:~/~/IP_ADDRESS or [[http:~~/~~/ IP_ADDRESS:8000>>url:http://192.168.1.xx:8000]]
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252 You will see the login interface of DLOS8N as shown below.
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254 The account details for Web Login are:
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256 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**User Name: root**
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258 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Password:   dragino**
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260 [[image:1652414287022-223.png]]
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263 = 3. Typical Network Setup =
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265 == 3.1 Overview ==
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267 The DLOS8N supports flexible network set up for different environments. This section describes the typical network topology. The network set up includes:
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269 * **WAN Port Internet Mode**
270 * **WiFi Client Mode**
271 * **WiFi AP Mode**
272 * **Cellular Mode**
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276 == 3.2 Use WAN port to access Internet ==
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278 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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283 == 3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client ==
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285 In the WiFi Client Mode, DLOS8N acts as a WiFi client and gets DHCP from an upstream router via WiFi.
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288 The settings for WiFi Client is under page (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**System~-~-> WiFi ~-~-> WiFi WAN Client Settings**
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291 [[image:1652420327792-211.png]]
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294 In the WiFi Survey Choose the WiFi AP, and input the Passphrase then click Save & Apply to connect.
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299 == 3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular ==
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301 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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304 First, release the four screws of DLOS8N, pull out PCB and install SIM card as below:
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315 The set up page is (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**System ~-~-> Cellular**
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319 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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323 [[image:1652421032117-341.png||height="329" width="752"]]
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326 (% style="color:red" %)**Note** *: For DLOS8N which doesn’t have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
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329 == 3.5 Check Internet connection ==
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331 In the (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**home**(%%) page, we can check the Internet connection.
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333 * GREEN Tick ​​​​ [[image:1652436675869-206.png||height="14" width="15"]] : This interface has Internet connection.
334 * Yellow  Tick  [[image:1652436705761-420.png||height="15" width="15"]] : This interface has IP address but don't use it for internet connection.
335 * RED Cross    [[image:1652436787176-950.png||height="14" width="15"]] : This interface doesn't connected.
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337 [[image:1652421351382-793.png||height="339" width="765"]]
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340 = 4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway =
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342 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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345 [[image:image-20220513140429-1.png||height="565" width="824"]]
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348 This chapter describes how to use the DLOS8Nto work with
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350 TheThingsNetwork v3(TTN v3)[[ LoRaWAN Server>>url:https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/]]  ([[www.thethingsnetwork.org>>url:http://www.thethingsnetwork.org/]])
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353 == 4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server ==
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355 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 1: Get a Unique gateway ID.**
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358 Every DLOS8N has a unique gateway id. The ID can be found at LoRaWAN page:
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362 [[image:1652421929753-168.png||height="403" width="739"]]
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365 The example gateway id is: **a840411e96744154**
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367 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 2: Sign up a user account in TTN server**
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369 [[**https:~~/~~/account.thethingsnetwork.org/register**>>url:https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/register]]
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371 [[image:1652422127479-258.png||height="346" width="738"]]
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373 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 3: Choose the TTNv3 Cluster Picker**
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376 [[image:1652422142236-792.png||height="356" width="737"]]
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379 (% style="color:red" %)**Note: Choose the cluster corresponds to a specific Gateway server address**
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381 * Europe 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address: (% style="color:black" %)eu1.cloud.thethings.network
382 * North America 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address:** **(% style="color:black" %)nam1.cloud.thethings.network
383 * Australia 1 (% style="color:red" %)corresponding Gateway server address:** **(% style="color:black" %)au1.cloud.thethings.network
384 * Legacy V2 Console : (% style="color:red" %)TTN v2 shuts down in December 2021
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386 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 4: Create a Gateway**
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388 [[image:1652422440891-514.png||height="360" width="747"]]
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390 Click the Gateway icon and then click Add gateway.
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392 Open the following page:
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394 [[image:1652422470352-518.png||height="391" width="716"]]
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396 [[image:1652422479876-297.png||height="398" width="729"]]
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400 (% 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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403 After creating the gateway, you can see the gateway info, as below.
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405 [[image:1652422509034-682.png||height="299" width="739"]]
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408 == 4.2 Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3 ==
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411 You can now configure the DLOS8N to let it connect to TTN network V3.
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415 Make sure your DLOS8N has a working Internet Connection first.
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419 Choose the right server provider and click (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Save&Apply**
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422 [[image:1652422624783-580.png||height="327" width="729"]]
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425 (% style="color:red" %)**Note: **The server address must match the Gateway server address you choose in TTN V3.
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427 In the home page, we can see the LoRaWAN connection is ready now.
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429 [[image:1652422685063-596.png||height="327" width="729"]]
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431 In TTN v3 portal, we can also see the gateway is connected.
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433 [[image:1652422703020-955.png||height="343" width="730"]]
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436 == 4.3 Configure frequency ==
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438 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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440 [[image:1652422737399-529.png||height="362" width="737"]]
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443 In logread page, user can check the frequency actually used.
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445 [[image:1652422763536-750.png||height="514" width="730"]]
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448 == 4.4 Add a LoRaWAN End Device ==
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451 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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455 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.
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458 [[image:1652422794767-871.png]]
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461 (% 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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465 Three codes are required to define the device in TTN v3:
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468 * DEV EUI - Unique ID code for a particular device.
469 * APP EUI - ID code for an Application defined in TTN v3.
470 * APP Key - Unique key to secure communications with a particular device.
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475 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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478 [[image:1652422840936-838.png]]
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481 (% 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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485 For the TTN v3 server, you can use the codes set in the device as in the following example.
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489 Select **Add Application** to open the screen below.
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492 [[image:1652422946999-255.png||height="356" width="744"]]
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494 Open the **Application **select** Add end device**
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496 Start Register the end device
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498 [[image:1652422975885-591.png||height="359" width="726"]]
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501 Select OTAA activation mode
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505 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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508 [[image:1652422998005-968.png||height="352" width="744"]]
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511 First, input the End device ID, AppEUI and DevEUI.
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513 [[image:1652423022781-339.png||height="365" width="741"]]
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516 Secondly, choose the corresponding frequency and LoRaWAN class capabilities.
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518 [[image:1652423046741-467.png||height="355" width="736"]]
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522 Finally, Application layer settings input the corresponding AppKey. Before saving the configuration, check that the data matches the device.
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528 (% 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.
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532 (% style="color:red" %)Note that it may take some time for the device data to appear in the TTN v3 display.
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535 [[image:1652423277549-324.png||height="273" width="745"]]
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538 = 5. Web Configure Pages =
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540 == 5.1 Home ==
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542 Shows the system running status.
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544 [[image:1652423418568-752.png||height="329" width="724"]]
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547 == 5.2 LoRa Settings ==
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549 === 5.2.1 LoRa ~-~-> LoRa ===
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551 (((
552 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.
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556 Different DLOS8N hardware version can support different frequency range:
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559 * **868**: valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
560 * **915**: valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
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562 (((
563 After user choose the frequency plan, he can see the actually frequency in used by checking the page **LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log**
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566 [[image:1652423554776-574.png||height="380" width="740"]]
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568 Note *: **[[See this instruction for how to customize frequency band>>doc:Main.How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band.WebHome]]**
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571 === 5.2.2 LoRa ~-~-> ABP Decryption ===
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573 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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575 * No internet connection.
576 * 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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579 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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582 [[image:1652423628833-467.png||height="357" width="755"]]
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584
585 == 5.3 LoRaWAN Settings ==
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587 === 5.3.1 LoRaWAN ~-~-> LoRaWAN ===
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589 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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591 [[image:1652423628833-467.png||height="357" width="755"]]
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593 (% style="color:red" %)**Note:**
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595 ~*: User can ignore the latitude and longitude settings here, DLOS8N will use the actually value from GPS module.
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597 ~**: Packet filter is to drop the unwanted LoRaWAN packet, instruction see here:
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599 **See:** **[[Filter unwanted LoRaWAN packets>>doc:Main.Filter unwanted LoRaWAN packets.WebHome]]**
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601
602 === 5.3.2 LoRaWAN ~-~-> Amazon AWS-IoT ===
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604 [[image:1652428499323-384.png||height="275" width="723"]]
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607 (((
608 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]].**
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613 === 5.3.3 LoRaWAN ~-~-> LORIOT ===
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615 (((
616 Settings to communicate to LORIOT LoRaWAN Network Server: [[https:~~/~~/www.loriot.io/>>url:https://www.loriot.io/]]
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619 (((
620 Instruction: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
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623 [[image:1652428648903-878.png||height="266" width="731"]]
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625
626 == 5.4 MQTT Settings ==
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628 If end nodes works in ABP mode, user can configure DLOS8N to transfer the data to MQTT broker,
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630 Instruction: **[[MQTT Forward Instruction>>doc:Main.MQTT Forward Instruction.WebHome]]**
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633 [[image:1652428705046-212.png||height="417" width="733"]]
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636 == 5.5 System ==
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638 === 5.5.1 System ~-~-> System Overview ===
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640 Shows the system info:
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642 [[image:1652428773760-580.png||height="408" width="728"]]
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645 === 5.5.2 System ~-~-> General ( login settings) ===
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647 [[image:1652428861256-300.png||height="354" width="724"]]
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649 (((
650 **__System Password:__**
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653 (((
654 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.
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657 (((
658 This page can be used to set the password for them.
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661 (((
662 **__Timezone: __**Set device timezone.
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665 (((
666 **__Port forwarding: __**Enable/Disable the HTTP and SSH access via WAN interface.
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671 === 5.5.3 System ~-~-> Network ===
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673 [[image:1652429149053-824.png||height="467" width="725"]]
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675 (((
676 **__LAN Settings:  __**When the DLOS8N has the AP enable, LAN settings specify the network info for DLOS8N's own network.
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679 (((
680 __**WAN Settings: **__Setting for DLOS8N WAN port
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683 (((
684 __**WiFi Settings:  **__Setting for DLOS8N WiFi IP when use it as WiFi Client
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689 === 5.5.4 System ~-~-> WiFi ===
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691 DLOS8N WiFi Settings.
692
693 [[image:1652429430767-921.png||height="367" width="723"]]
694
695
696 === 5.5.5 System ~-~-> Cellular ===
697
698 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.
699
700 [[image:1652429309615-825.png||height="320" width="732"]]
701
702 (% style="color:red" %)Note *: For DLOS8N which doesn't have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
703
704
705 === 5.5.6 System ~-~-> Network Status ===
706
707 [[image:1652429486609-208.png||height="415" width="728"]]
708
709
710 === 5.5.7 System ~-~-> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ===
711
712 Auto Provision is the feature for batch configure and remote management. It can be used in below two cases:
713
714 [[image:1652429518191-846.png||height="332" width="733"]]
715
716 [[image:1652429527544-247.png||height="327" width="724"]]
717
718 [[image:1652429537849-154.png||height="339" width="722"]]
719
720 Please see this document for detail:
721
722 (((
723 [[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]]
724 )))
725
726
727 R-SSH is for remote access device and management, introduction for how to use: **[[Remote Access Gateway>>doc:Main.Remote Access Gateway.WebHome]]**
728
729 [[image:1652429624400-864.png||height="432" width="716"]]
730
731
732 === 5.5.8 System ~-~-> Firmware Upgrade ===
733
734 We keep improving the DLOS8N Linux side firmware for new features and bug fixes. Below are the links for reference.
735
736 * **Latest firmware**: [[LoRa Gateway Firmware>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/index.php?dir=LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/]],
737
738 ( [[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/]] )
739
740
741 * **Change Log**: [[Firmware Change Log>>url:http://www.dragino.com/downloads/downloads/LoRa_Gateway/LG02-OLG02/Firmware/ChangeLog]].
742
743 ( [[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]] )
744
745
746 (((
747 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.
748 )))
749
750 (((
751 (% style="color:green" %)**Web~-~-> System~-~-> Firmware Upgrade**
752 )))
753
754 [[image:1652429711145-862.png||height="270" width="737"]]
755
756 Select the required image and click **Flash Image.** The image will be uploaded to the device, and then click **Process Update** to upgrade.
757
758
759 (% 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.
760
761 The system will automatically boot into the new firmware after upgrade.
762
763 [[image:1652429962190-224.png||height="358" width="729"]]
764
765 (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE***(%%): User can also upgrade firmware via Linux console
766
767 SCP the firmware to the system(% style="color:green" %)**/var**(%%)** **directory and then run
768
769 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//root@OpenWrt:~~# /sbin/sysupgrade –n /var/Your_Image//**
770
771 (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**(%%) : it is important to transfer the image in the /var directory, otherwise it may exceed the available flash size.
772
773
774 === 5.5.9 System ~-~-> Reboot/Reset ===
775
776 [[image:1652430197132-330.png||height="256" width="724"]]
777
778 (((
779
780 )))
781
782 === 5.5.10 System ~-~-> Package Maintain ===
783
784 [[image:1652430243826-126.png||height="289" width="723"]]
785
786 Place to show what package has installed and possible to upgrade packages.
787
788
789 == 5.6 LogRead ==
790
791 === 5.6.1 LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log ===
792
793
794 Show the frequency for LoRa Radio and traffics.
795
796 [[image:image-20220615204306-1.png||height="575" width="733"]]
797
798
799 Show the IoT Server Connection State and FWD State
800
801 [[image:image-20220616083933-1.png||height="556" width="729"]]
802
803 DLOS8 can view GPS location in the Logread FWD State
804
805
806 Show the Error logs, RxTxJson lorawan packages, and PULL State
807
808 [[image:image-20220615205416-6.png||height="442" width="884"]]
809
810
811 === 5.6.2 LogRead ~-~-> System Log ===
812
813 Show the system log
814
815 [[image:1652430369760-511.png||height="373" width="730"]]
816
817
818 = 6. More features =
819
820 == 6.1 More instructions ==
821
822 [[LoRaWAN Gateway Instruction>>doc:Main.WebHome]](LoRaWAN Gateway)
823
824
825 = 7. Linux System =
826
827 The DLOS8N is based on the OpenWrt Linux system. It is open source, and users are free to configure and modify the Linux settings.
828
829
830 == 7.1 SSH Access for Linux console ==
831
832 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.
833
834 IP address:  IP address of DLOS8N
835
836 Port:         22 (via WiFi AP mode) or 2222 (via WAN Interface)
837
838 User Name:      (% style="color:green" %)**root**
839
840 Password:         (% style="color:green" %)**dragino** (% style="color:black" %)(default)
841
842 After logging in, you will be in the Linux console and can enter commands as shown below.
843
844 [[image:1652431588565-830.png]]
845
846 The “(% class="mark" %)**logread -f**(%%)” command can be used to debug how system runs.
847
848 [[image:1652431609193-637.png||height="214" width="732"]]
849
850
851 == 7.2 Edit and Transfer files ==
852
853 (((
854 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.
855 )))
856
857 (((
858 In Windows, one of the easiest methods is using the [[WinSCP>>url:https://winscp.net/eng/index.php]] utility.
859 )))
860
861 (((
862 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.
863 )))
864
865 (((
866 Screenshot is as below:
867 )))
868
869 [[image:1652431650755-450.png]]
870
871
872 == 7.3 File System ==
873
874 (((
875 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.
876 )))
877
878 (((
879 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.
880 )))
881
882 (((
883 You can use an external USB flash memory device to extend the size of flash memory for storage.
884 )))
885
886
887 == 7.4 Package maintenance system ==
888
889 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 //**.
890
891 (((
892 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]])
893 )))
894
895 (((
896 **In Linux Console run:**
897 )))
898
899 (((
900 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg update**           (% style="color:black" %)~/~/ to get the latest packages list
901 )))
902
903 (((
904 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg list**    (% style="color:black" %) ~/~/shows the available packages
905 )))
906
907 (((
908 (% style="color:green" %)**root@dragino-169d30:~~# opkg install iperf ** (% style="color:black" %)~/~/ install iperf
909 )))
910
911 The system will automatically install the required packages as shown below.
912
913
914 (((
915 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//root@dragino-169d30:/etc/opkg# opkg install iperf//
916 )))
917
918 (((
919 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Installing iperf (2.0.12-1) to root…//
920 )))
921
922 (((
923 (% 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]]
924 )))
925
926 (((
927 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Installing uclibcxx (0.2.4-3) to root…//
928 )))
929
930 (((
931 (% 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]]
932 )))
933
934 (((
935 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Configuring uclibcxx.//
936 )))
937
938 (((
939 (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Configuring iperf.//
940
941
942 )))
943
944 = 8. Upgrade Linux Firmware =
945
946
947 = 9. FAQ =
948
949 == 9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band? ==
950
951 (((
952 See below link for how to customize frequency band: **[[How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band>>doc:Main.How to customized LoRaWAN frequency band.WebHome]]**
953 )))
954
955 (((
956
957 )))
958
959 == 9.2 Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT? ==
960
961 Yes, the set up instruction is here: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
962
963
964 == 9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ==
965
966 (((
967 Yes, You can make your own firmware for the DLOS8N for branding purposes or to add customized applications.
968 )))
969
970 (((
971 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]]
972 )))
973
974
975 == 9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ==
976
977 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.
978
979
980 = 10. Trouble Shooting =
981
982 == 10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix? ==
983
984 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:
985
986 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)root@dragino-16c538:~~# opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk
987
988 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Installing kmod-dragino2-si3217x (3.10.49+0.2-1) to root…
989
990 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Collected errors:
991
992 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)* satisfy_dependencies_for: Cannot satisfy the following dependencies for kmod-dragino2-si3217x:
993
994 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)*      kernel (= 3.10.49-1-4917516478a753314254643facdf360a) *
995
996 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)* opkg_install_cmd: Cannot install package kmod-dragino2-si3217x.
997
998 (((
999 In this case, you can use the –force-depends option to install such package as long as the actual kernel version is the same.
1000 )))
1001
1002 (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk –force-depends
1003
1004
1005 == 10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes ==
1006
1007 (((
1008 Please follow this instruction to recover your gateway:  **[[Recover Gateway>>doc:Main.How to Recover Gateway if can't access it.WebHome]]**
1009 )))
1010
1011 (((
1012
1013 )))
1014
1015 == 10.3 I configured DLOS8N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now? ==
1016
1017 [[image:1652435238615-272.png||height="247" width="727"]]
1018
1019 (((
1020 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.
1021 )))
1022
1023 (% style="color:red" %)Note: fallback IP can be disabled in the WAN and DHCP page.
1024
1025
1026 (((
1027 Steps to connect via fall back IP:
1028 )))
1029
1030 (((
1031 ~1. Connect PC's Ethernet port to DLOS8N's WAN port
1032 )))
1033
1034 (((
1035 2. Configure PC's Ethernet port has IP: 172.31.255.253 and Netmask: 255.255.255.252
1036 )))
1037
1038 (((
1039 As below photo:
1040 )))
1041
1042 [[image:1652435256286-879.png]]
1043
1044 3. In the PC, use IP address 172.31.255.254 to access the DLOS8N via Web or Console.
1045
1046 Please note the latest firmware uses port 8000 for http and 2222 for ssh access.
1047
1048
1049 = 11. Order Info =
1050
1051 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//PART: DLOS8N-XXX-YYY//: **
1052
1053 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//XXX: Frequency Band//**
1054
1055 * (% style="color:red" %)** 868**(% style="color:black" %) : valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
1056 * (% style="color:red" %)** 915**(% style="color:black" %):  valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
1057
1058 (% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//YYY: 4G Cellular Option//**
1059
1060 * (% style="color:red" %)** E**(% style="color:black" %):  EMEA, Korea, Thailand, India.
1061 * (% style="color:red" %)** A**(% style="color:black" %):  North America/ Rogers/AT&T/T-Mobile.
1062 * (% style="color:red" %)** AU**(% style="color:black" %): Latin America, New Zeland, Taiwan
1063 * (% style="color:red" %)** J**(% style="color:black" %):  Japan, DOCOMO/SoftBank/ KDDI
1064
1065 More info about valid bands, please see [[EC25-E product page>>url:https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25.htm]].
1066
1067
1068
1069 = 12. Packing Info =
1070
1071 (((
1072 **Package Includes**:
1073 )))
1074
1075 * DLOS8N LoRaWAN Gateway x 1
1076 * Stick Antenna for LoRa RF part. Frequency is one of 470 or 868 or 915Mhz depends the model ordered
1077 * Packaging with environmental protection paper box
1078
1079 (((
1080 **Dimension and weight**:
1081 )))
1082
1083 * Device Size: 26 x 9 x 8.5 cm
1084 * Weight: 450g
1085 * Package Size: 49 x 19.5 x x 19Package Size: 4912 cm
1086 * Weight: 2.5kg
1087
1088
1089
1090 = 13. Support =
1091
1092 * Try to see if your questions already answered in the [[wiki>>doc:Main.WebHome]].
1093 * Support is provided Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 18:00 GMT+8.
1094 Due to different timezones we cannot offer live support. However, your questions will be answered as soon as possible in the before mentioned schedule.
1095 * 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]]