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--- esib_iot_challenge [2017/05/17 14:45] – [ESIB IoT Challenge] samer
+++ esib_iot_challenge [2017/05/17 15:52] – [3. Backend] samer
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 ===== -. What is a LoRaWAN Platform? =====
-In this challenge, you will benefit from the first experimental platform implementing an end-to-end LoRaWAN solution in Lebanon. The platform consists of the following elements:
+During this challenge, you will benefit from the first experimental platform implementing an end-to-end LoRaWAN solution in Lebanon. The platform consists of the following elements:
   * Devices that communicate to one or more gateways via a wireless interface using single hop LoRa and implementing the LoRaWAN protocol. These devices are physically connected to sensors that generate data.
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 [{{ :lora-pilot-architecture.png?direct&650 | Figure 1. Architecture of the LoRaWAN Platform}}]
-<WRAP center help 100%>
+<WRAP left help 100%>
-  * Illustrate the protocol tacks on the LoRaWAN platform.
+  * Where is the LoRa modulation implemented on the platform?
-  * LoRa
+  * What are the advantages of the LoRa modulation?
-  * LoRaWAN
+  * How LoRa is compatible with LPWAN requirements and constraints?
-  * UDP
+  * What is LoRaWAN? What is the difference between LoRaWAN and LoRa?
+  * Where is LoRaWAN implemented in the platform?
+  * Where does the IP layer start in the platform? Comment your answer considering the trends in IoT.
+  * Illustrate the protocol stacks on the LoRaWAN platform.
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+===== -. Devices =====
+Devices in the LoRaWAN platform are implemented on Arduino boards with Dragino shields. The combined module as well as the basic configuration steps are presented in [[simple_lora_prototype|Simple Prototype of LoRa Communications]].
-===== -. Devices =====
+Start by verifying the installation on your PC of the latest Arduino IDE and place the Arduino LMIC library in the corresponding folder.
-In orde to program the LoRaWAN devices, you should verify the installation one your PC of the following software:
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+  * Give the characteristics of the Arduino you are using: number of pins, type of pins, memory sizes, etc.
+  * Give the main characteristics of the LoRa shield from Dragino (www.dragino.com).
+  * What type of Antenna are you using? Explain the corresponding characteristics.
+</WRAP>
-  * Arduino IDE
-  * LMIC Library
-Devices in the LoRaWAN platform are implemented on Arduino boards with Dragino shields. The combined module as well as the basic configuration steps are presented in [[simple_lora_prototype|Simple Prototype of LoRa Communications]]. You can download the following sketch {{ :test-loraserver-comb-loraserver-dragino.zip |}} and modify it according to your preferences. Below you can find somme commented extracts of the sketch.
+Download the example sketch, open it with Arduino IDE and compile it.
+You can download the following sketch {{ :test-loraserver-comb-loraserver-dragino.zip |}} and modify it according to your preferences. Below you can find somme commented extracts of the sketch.
+Verify that you have the latest Arduino IDE from https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software on your computer.
+Install the board files as noted in http://support.sodaq.com/sodaq-one/autonomо/getting-started-autonomo/.
+Add the following library sodaq_rn2483_2.zip to your Arduino IDE as explained in https://www.arduino.cc/en/guide/libraries.
+In order to program the LoRaWAN devices, you should verify the installation one your PC of the following software:
+  * Arduino IDE
+  * LMIC Library
+  *
 The pin mapping corresponds to the Dragino electronic schematic:
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   * Security
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 ===== -. Backend =====
-The Loraserver has a web interface for configuring the applications and devices on the platform. Full details for installing the software are provided on [[https://www.loraserver.io]].
+The Loraserver has a web interface for configuring the applications and devices on the platform.
 [{{ :app-loraserver.png?direct&400 | Figure 5. Loraserver web interface}}]
-Start by creating and application as in Figure 5. Then create a node in this application and provide the following information:
+Go to the application named ''NTRE-1617''. Then create a node by providing the following information:
-  * A unique node name
+  * A unique node name: ''NTRE-GX''
   * The node description
   * A unique device EUI on 64 bits: Random identifiers can be generated on [[https://www.random.org/bytes/]]
-  * The application EUI on 64 bits: this can be a common identifier for all nodes using the same application.
+  * The application EUI on 64 bits: ''0badde1cafe2deca''.
-  * A unique application key on 128 bits
+  * A unique application key on 128 bits also obtained by random generation.
-In order to enable OTAA join method, you have to make sure that the ''ABP activation'' button is unchecked.
+Go to advanced network settings, and choose the receive window RX2.
+In order to enable OTAA join method, you have to make sure that the ''ABP activation'' button is unchecked.
 ===== -. Applications =====
 ==== -. mqtt-spy ====