LoRa is a perfect long-range wireless solution to create low-power, wide area networks. So far we have released several ?LoRa? boards such as Seeeduino LoRaWan and Grove LoRa Radi, however, if you want to build you own LoRa network, there are 3 things that you should prepare to get started: a Gateway, at least one Node and a local server where you can monitor all your devices.
The kit of LoRa LoRaWAN Gateway - 868MHz Kit with Raspberry Pi 3 provides all the basic elements you need: a Raspberry Pi 3, a Seeeduino LoRaWAN with GPS and a gateway & local server that allows you to collect and transfer data among all your LoRa nodes. By connecting the gateway with Seeeduino LoRaWAN and Grove modules, you can build your IoT prototype within minutes.
Regarding the gateway module RHF0M301, it is a 10 channel(8 x Multi-SF + 1 x Standard LoRa + 1 x FSK) LoRaWan gateway module with a 24pin DIP port on board, users can easily connect the RHF0M301 with PRI 2 bridge RHF4T002, adapter for Raspberry Pi 3 and RHF0M301.
There are several types of RHF0M301 distinguished by different communication frequencies. This kit provides RHF0M301-868MHz (for the 915MHz version, please click here), so we also included an 868MHz antenna. Apart from that the kit also contains an 8GB SD card and USB cables, Ethernet Cables, and other accessories.
Note
Please update the firmware when the first time to use it. Please always plug 3.7V Lipo battery in case USB power supply is not sufficient.
Why use LoRa and LoRaWAN technology?
There are several advantages of using LoRa and LoRaWAN technology. They are:
Long Range
Connects devices over longer range compared to other wireless communication technology like Wi-Fi or BLE
Low Power
Devices like sensors working in a LoRa network do not require much power. Battery replacement costs will be minimized as battery life can be up to a few years.
Secure
Features end-to-end AES128 encryption, mutual authentication, integrity protection, and confidentiality.
Standardized
Offers device interoperability and global availability of LoRaWAN networks for speedy deployment of IoT applications anywhere
Low Cost
Reduces battery replacement expenses and operating expenses (eg. LoRa operates on unlicensed frequency spectrums = no fees or license charges).
Flexible
Like Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN operates in the unlicensed band and supports indoor applications; like Cellular, LoRa Technology is highly secure from end devices to the application server and is suitable for outdoor applications.
With these features, they are flexible and efficient which makes them ideal for your indoors or outdoors IoT applications which need to be installed in public, private or hybrid networks.
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