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--- esib_iot_challenge [2017/05/17 14:50] – [1. What is a LoRaWAN Platform?] samer
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 [{{ :lora-pilot-architecture.png?direct&650 | Figure 1. Architecture of the LoRaWAN Platform}}]
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   * Where is the LoRa modulation implemented on the platform?
   * What are the advantages of the LoRa modulation?
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   * 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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+===== -. Backend =====
+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 choosing the application named ''NTRE-1617''. Then create a new node by providing the following information:
+  * 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: ''0badde1cafe2deca''.
+  * A unique application key on 128 bits also obtained by random generation.
+  * In advanced network settings, choose the receive window RX2.
+Make sure that the ''ABP activation'' button is unchecked, in order to enable OTAA join method.
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+  * What does the application EUI mean? How is it used in LoRaWAN?
+  * What does the application key mean? How is it used in LoRaWAN security?
+  * Compare the two join methods used in LoRaWAN by giving the advantages and inconvenients.
+  * What is the difference between the two receive windows in LoRaWAN? What are they used for?
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 ===== -. Devices =====
-In orde to program the LoRaWAN devices, you should verify the installation one your PC of the following software:
+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]].
-  * Arduino IDE
+Start by verifying the installation on your PC of the latest Arduino IDE and place the Arduino LMIC library in the corresponding folder.
-  * 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.
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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.
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+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]].
-[{{ :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:
-  * A unique node name
-  * 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.
-  * A unique application key on 128 bits
-In order to enable OTAA join method, you have to make sure that the ''ABP activation'' button is unchecked.
 ===== -. Applications =====