Changes for page LG308N -- LoRaWAN Gateway User Manual

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  * Worldwide LTE,UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
  * MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
--== 1.3  Features ==
++
++== 1.3  Features ==
++
  * Open Source Linux system
  * Managed by Web GUI, SSH via LAN or WiFi
  * Emulates 49x LoRa demodulators
@@ -113,6 +113,9 @@
  * LoRaWAN Gateway
  * 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths
++
++
++
  == 1.4  Hardware System Structure ==
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@@ -128,17 +128,19 @@
  LG308N has totally 6 LEDs, They are:
--* **Power LED **[[image:image-20220705165446-1.png||height="21" width="22"]] : This (% style="color:red" %)**LED**(%%) will be **solid on** if the device is properly powered.
--* **HEART LED **[[image:image-20220705165446-2.png||height="19" width="18"]] : No function yet.
--* **SYS LED** [[image:image-20220705165446-3.png||height="20" width="19"]] :      This** LED** will shows different colors on different state:
++* **Power LED  **[[image:image-20220705165446-1.png||height="15" width="16"]] : This (% style="color:red" %)**LED**(%%) will be **solid on** if the device is properly powered.
++* **HEART LED **[[image:image-20220705165446-2.png||height="16" width="15"]] : No function yet.
++* **SYS LED** [[image:image-20220705165446-3.png||height="16" width="15"]] :      This** LED** will shows different colors on different state:
  ** (% style="color:red" %)**SOLID**(%%):      Device is alive with LoRaWAN server connection.
  ** (% style="color:red" %)**BLINKING**(%%)**:**  a) Device has internet connection but no LoRaWAN Connection.  or  b) Device is in booting stage, in this stage, it will (% style="color:red" %)**BLINKING**(%%)** **for several seconds.
  ** (% style="color:red" %)**OFF**(%%):          Device doesn't have Internet connection.
--* **ETH LED**[[image:image-20220705165446-4.png||height="19" width="22"]] [[image:image-20220705165446-5.png||height="18" width="20"]] : These two LEDs show the ETH interfaces connection status.
--* **WiFi LED** [[image:image-20220705165446-6.png||height="19" width="19"]]** **:      This LED shows the WiFi interface connection status.
++* **ETH LED** [[image:image-20220705165446-5.png||height="15" width="17"]] [[image:image-20220705165446-5.png||height="15" width="17"]]: These two LEDs show the ETH interfaces connection status.
++* **WiFi LED** [[image:image-20220705165446-6.png||height="15" width="15"]]** **:      This LED shows the WiFi interface connection status.
++(((
  (% style="color:red" %)**Note: Above LED indication are for firmware version > LG02_LG08~-~-build-v5.3.1584002217-20200312-1639**
++)))
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  = 2.  Access and Configure LG308N =
--The LG308N 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.
++The LG308N is configured as a WiFi Access Point by default. User can access and configure the LG308N after connecting to its WiFi network, or via its Ethernet port.
  == 2.1  Find IP address of LG308N ==
@@ -248,9 +248,11 @@
  * **Cellular Mode**
++
++
  == 3.2  Use WAN port to access Internet ==
--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**:
++By default, the LG308N is set to use the WAN port to connect to an upstream network. When you connect the LG308N's WAN port to an upstream router, LG308N 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**:
  [[image:1657012559318-672.png]]
@@ -328,11 +328,15 @@
  == 4.1  Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server ==
++(((
  (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 1: Get a Unique gateway ID.**
++)))
  (((
++(((
  Every LG308N has a unique gateway id. The ID can be found at LoRaWAN page:
  )))
++)))
  (((
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@@ -364,7 +364,6 @@
  * 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**
--
  (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**Step 4: Create a Gateway**
  [[image:1652422440891-514.png||height="360" width="747"]]
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@
  [[image:1652422509034-682.png||height="299" width="739"]]
--== 4.2  Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3 ==
++== 4.2  Configure LG308N to connect to TTN v3 ==
  (((
  You can now configure the LG308N to let it connect to TTN network V3.
@@ -618,7 +618,7 @@
  [[image:1652428648903-878.png||height="266" width="731"]]
--== 5.4 MQTT Settings ==
++== 5.4  MQTT Settings ==
  If end nodes works in ABP mode, user can configure LG308N to transfer the data to MQTT broker,
@@ -629,9 +629,9 @@
--== 5.5 System ==
++== 5.5  System ==
--=== 5.5.1 System ~-~-> System Overview ===
++=== 5.5.1  System ~-~-> System Overview ===
  Shows the system info:
@@ -639,7 +639,7 @@
--=== 5.5.2 System ~-~-> General ( login settings) ===
++=== 5.5.2  System ~-~-> General ( login settings) ===
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@@ -666,7 +666,7 @@
  )))
--=== 5.5.3 System ~-~-> Network ===
++=== 5.5.3  System ~-~-> Network ===
  [[image:1652429149053-824.png||height="467" width="725"]]
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@
--=== 5.5.4 System ~-~-> WiFi ===
++=== 5.5.4  System ~-~-> WiFi ===
  LG308N WiFi Settings.
@@ -692,7 +692,7 @@
--=== 5.5.5 System ~-~-> Cellular ===
++=== 5.5.5  System ~-~-> Cellular ===
  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.
@@ -702,13 +702,13 @@
--=== 5.5.6 System ~-~-> Network Status ===
++=== 5.5.6  System ~-~-> Network Status ===
  [[image:1652429486609-208.png||height="415" width="728"]]
--=== 5.5.7 System ~-~-> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ===
++=== 5.5.7  System ~-~-> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ===
  Auto Provision is the feature for batch configure and remote management. It can be used in below two cases:
@@ -733,7 +733,7 @@
--=== 5.5.8 System ~-~-> Firmware Upgrade ===
++=== 5.5.8  System ~-~-> Firmware Upgrade ===
  We keep improving the DLOS8N Linux side firmware for new features and bug fixes. Below are the links for reference.
@@ -757,6 +757,7 @@
  [[image:1652429711145-862.png||height="270" width="737"]]
++
  Select the required image and click **Flash Image.** The image will be uploaded to the device, and then click **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.
@@ -771,18 +771,22 @@
  (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//root@OpenWrt:~~# /sbin/sysupgrade –n /var/Your_Image//**
++
  (% style="color:red" %)**NOTE**(%%) : it is important to transfer the image in the /var directory, otherwise it may exceed the available flash size.
--=== 5.5.9 System ~-~-> Reboot/Reset ===
++=== 5.5.9  System ~-~-> Reboot/Reset ===
++
  [[image:1652430197132-330.png||height="256" width="724"]]
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++
++
  )))
--=== 5.5.10 System ~-~-> Package Maintain ===
++=== 5.5.10  System ~-~-> Package Maintain ===
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@@ -789,52 +789,45 @@
  Place to show what package has installed and possible to upgrade packages.
--== 5.6 LogRead ==
--=== 5.6.1 LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log ===
++== 5.6  LogRead ==
++=== 5.6.1  LogRead ~-~-> LoRa Log ===
  Show the frequency for LoRa Radio and traffics.
--[[image:image-20220615204306-1.png||height="575" width="733"]]
++[[image:1657069890320-513.png]]
--Show the IoT Server Connection State and FWD State
--[[image:image-20220616083933-1.png||height="556" width="729"]]
--DLOS8 can view GPS location in the Logread FWD State
++=== 5.6.2  LogRead ~-~-> System Log ===
++Show the system log
--Show the Error logs, RxTxJson lorawan packages, and PULL State
++[[image:1657069922599-794.png]]
--[[image:image-20220615205416-6.png||height="442" width="884"]]
--=== 5.6.2 LogRead ~-~-> System Log ===
++= 6.  More features =
--Show the system log
++== 6.1  More instructions ==
--[[image:1652430369760-511.png||height="373" width="730"]]
--
--= 6. More features =
--
--== 6.1 More instructions ==
--
  [[LoRaWAN Gateway Instruction>>doc:Main.WebHome]](LoRaWAN Gateway)
--= 7. Linux System =
--The DLOS8N is based on the OpenWrt Linux system. It is open source, and users are free to configure and modify the Linux settings.
++= 7.  Linux System =
++The LG308N is based on the OpenWrt Linux system. It is open source, and users are free to configure and modify the Linux settings.
--== 7.1 SSH Access for Linux console ==
--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.
++== 7.1  SSH Access for Linux console ==
--IP address:  IP address of DLOS8N
++User can access the Linux console via the SSH protocol. Make sure your PC and the LG308N 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 LG308N
++
  Port:         22 (via WiFi AP mode) or 2222 (via WAN Interface)
  User Name:      (% style="color:green" %)**root**
@@ -841,19 +841,22 @@
  Password:         (% style="color:green" %)**dragino** (% style="color:black" %)(default)
++
  After logging in, you will be in the Linux console and can enter commands as shown below.
  [[image:1652431588565-830.png]]
++
  The “(% class="mark" %)**logread -f**(%%)” command can be used to debug how system runs.
--[[image:1652431609193-637.png||height="214" width="732"]]
++[[image:1657070133275-283.png]]
--== 7.2 Edit and Transfer files ==
++== 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.
++The LG308N 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.
++After establishing access via WinSCP to the device, you can use an FTP style window to drag / drop files to the LG308N, or edit the files directly in the windows.
  )))
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--== 7.3 File System ==
++== 7.3  File System ==
  (((
--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.
--)))
--
  (((
--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.
++The LG308N has a 16MB flash and a 64MB RAM. The /var and /tmp directory are in the RAM, contents stored in /tmp and /var will be erased after reboot the device. Other directories are in the flash and will keep after reboot.
  )))
++
  (((
--You can use an external USB flash memory device to extend the size of flash memory for storage.
++The Linux system use around 8MB ~~10MB flash size which means there is not much room for user to store data in the LG308N flash. User can use an external USB flash to extend the size for storage.
  )))
++)))
--== 7.4 Package maintenance system ==
--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 //**.
++== 7.4  Package maintenance system ==
++LG308N 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 //**.
++
  (((
  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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  (% style="background-color:#dcdcdc" %)//Configuring iperf.//
++
++
++
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--= 8. Upgrade Linux Firmware =
++= 8.  Upgrade Linux Firmware =
--= 9. FAQ =
--== 9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band? ==
++= 9.  FAQ =
++== 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? ==
++== 9.2  Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT? ==
  Yes, the set up instruction is here: **[[Notes for LORIOT>>doc:Main.Notes for LORIOT.WebHome]]**
--== 9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ==
++== 9.3  Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ==
  (((
--Yes, You can make your own firmware for the DLOS8N for branding purposes or to add customized applications.
++Yes, You can make your own firmware for the LG308N for branding purposes or to add customized applications.
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--== 9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ==
++== 9.4  Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ==
  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.
++== 9.5  Can I control the LEDs? ==
++
++Except the PWR LED is controlled by +3v3 power directly. All other LEDs can be controlled by developer.
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**Control Globe LED:**
++
++ON: echo 1 > /sys/class/leds/dragino2\:red\:wlan/brightness
++
++OFF: echo 0 > /sys/class/leds/dragino2\:red\:wlan/brightness
++
++
++(% style="color:blue" %)**Control HEART LED:**
++
++First export the gpio27 and set to out
++
++echo 27 > /sys/class/gpio/export
++
++echo out > /sys/class/gpio/gpio27/direction
++
++ON: echo 0 > /sys/class/gpio/gpio27/value
++
++OFF: echo 1 > /sys/class/gpio/gpio27/value
++
++
++
  = 10. Trouble Shooting =
  == 10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix? ==
@@ -1002,8 +1002,9 @@
  (% style="background-color:yellow" %)Opkg install kmod-dragino2-si3217x_3.10.49+0.2-1_ar71xx.ipk –force-depends
--== 10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes ==
++== 10.2  How to recover the LG308N if the firmware crashes ==
++
  (((
  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? ==
++== 10.3 I configured LG308N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now? ==
--[[image:1652435238615-272.png||height="247" width="727"]]
++[[image:1657071488240-907.png]]
  (((
--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.
++The LG308N 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 LG308N no matter what the WiFi IP is. The fall back IP is useful for connecting and debug the unit.
  )))
  (% style="color:red" %)Note: fallback IP can be disabled in the WAN and DHCP page.
@@ -1025,37 +1025,37 @@
  Steps to connect via fall back IP:
--~1. Connect PC’s Ethernet port to DLOS8N’s WAN port
++~1. Connect PC's Ethernet port to LG01's LAN port
--2. Configure PC’s Ethernet port has
--    IP: 172.31.255.253 and
--    Netmask: 255.255.255.252
++2. Configure PC's Ethernet port has IP: 172.31.255.253 and Netmask: 255.255.255.252
  As below photo:
  [[image:1652435256286-879.png]]
--3. In the PC, use IP address 172.31.255.254 to access the DLOS8N via Web or Console.
++3. In PC, use 172.31.255.254 to access LG308N via Web or Console.
--Please note the latest firmware uses port 8000 for http and 2222 for ssh access.
  = 11. Order Info =
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//PART: DLOS8N-XXX-YYY//: **
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//XXX: Frequency Band//**
++(% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//PART: DLOS8N-XXX-YYY//: **
--* (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** 868**(% style="color:black" %) : valid frequency: 863Mhz ~~ 870Mhz. for bands EU868, RU864, IN865 or KZ865.
--* (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** 915**(% style="color:black" %): valid frequency: 902Mhz ~~ 928Mhz. for bands US915, AU915, AS923 or KR920
++(% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//XXX: Frequency Band//**
--(% style="color:#4f81bd" %) **//YYY: 4G Cellular Option//**
++* (% 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:#4f81bd" %)** E**(% style="color:black" %): EMEA, Korea, Thailand, India.
--* (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** A**(% style="color:black" %): North America/ Rogers/AT&T/T-Mobile.
--* (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** AU**(% style="color:black" %): Latin America, New Zeland, Taiwan
--* (% style="color:#4f81bd" %)** J**(% style="color:black" %): Japan, DOCOMO/SoftBank/ KDDI
++(% style="color:#4f81bd" %)
++(% style="color:#4f81bd" %)**//YYY: 4G Cellular Option//**
++
++* (% style="color:red" %)** EC25-E**(% style="color:black" %):    EMEA, Korea, Thailand, India.
++* (% style="color:red" %)** EC25-A**(% style="color:black" %):   North America/ Rogers/AT&T/T-Mobile.
++* (% style="color:red" %)** EC25-AU**(% style="color:black" %): Latin America, New Zeland, Taiwan
++* (% style="color:red" %)** EC25-J**(% style="color:black" %):    Japan, DOCOMO/SoftBank/ KDDI
++
  More info about valid bands, please see [[EC25-E product page>>url:https://www.quectel.com/product/ec25.htm]].
@@ -1062,14 +1062,19 @@
  = 12. Packing Info =
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++
  **Package Includes**:
--)))
--* DLOS8N LoRaWAN Gateway x 1
--* Stick Antenna for LoRa RF part. Frequency is one of 470 or 868 or 915Mhz depends the model ordered
++* LG308N or LG08 LoRa Gateway x 1
++* Stick Antenna for LoRa RF part. Frequency is one of 433 or 868 or 915Mhz depends the model ordered
++* Power Adapter: EU/AU/US type power adapter depends on country to be used
  * Packaging with environmental protection paper box
++)))
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++
++
  **Dimension and weight**:
  )))
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  * Package Size: 49 x 19.5 x  x 19Package Size: 4912 cm
  * Weight: 2.5kg
++
++
  = 13. Support =
  * Try to see if your questions already answered in the [[wiki>>doc:Main.WebHome]].

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