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DLOS8N - Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 What is the DLOS8N .................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Features .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Hardware System Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 DLOS8N Applications ................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7 WiFi Direction .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Access and Configure DLOS8N .................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N ..................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 Connect via WiFi ................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 Connect via Ethernet with DHCP IP from router ............................................................................................... 11
2.1.3 Connect via WiFi with DHCP IP from router ...................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip ................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Access Configure Web UI .......................................................................................................................................... 12
3. Typical Network Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Use WAN port to access Internet ............................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client ........................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular ................................................................................................................................ 13
3.5 Check Internet connection ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway .............................................................................................................. 15
4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server ........................................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3 ............................................................................................................... 20
4.3 Configure frequency .................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Add a LoRaWAN End Device ................................................................................................................................... 23
5. Web Configure Pages ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Home ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2 LoRa Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.1 LoRa --> LoRa ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.2 LoRa --> ABP Decryption .................................................................................................................................... 28
5.3 LoRaWAN Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.1 LoRaWAN --> LoRaWAN .................................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.2 LoRaWAN --> Amazon AWS-IoT ....................................................................................................................... 29
5.3.3 LoRaWAN --> LORIOT ........................................................................................................................................ 29
5.4 MQTT Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.5 System .......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.5.1 System --> System Overview .............................................................................................................................. 30
5.5.2 System --> General ( login settings) ................................................................................................................... 31
5.5.3 System --> Network .............................................................................................................................................. 32
5.5.4 System --> WiFi ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.5.5 System --> Cellular ............................................................................................................................................... 33
5.5.6 System --> Network Status .................................................................................................................................. 33
5.5.7 System --> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision ....................................................................................................... 33
5.5.8 System --> Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................ 36
5.5.9 System --> Reboot/Reset ..................................................................................................................................... 37
5.5.10 System --> Package Maintain ........................................................................................................................... 37
5.6 LogRead ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
5.6.1 LogRead --> LoRa Log ........................................................................................................................................ 38
5.6.2 LogRead --> System Log ..................................................................................................................................... 38
6. More features ................................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.1 More instructions ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
7. Linux System .................................................................................................................................................................... 39
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7.1 SSH Access for Linux console .................................................................................................................................. 39
7.2 Edit and Transfer files ................................................................................................................................................ 40
7.3 File System .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
7.4 Package maintenance system ................................................................................................................................... 41
8. Upgrade Linux Firmware ................................................................................................................................................. 42
9. FAQ .................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band? ........................................................................................ 42
9.2 Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT? ....................................................................................................................... 42
9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code? ............................................. 42
9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands? ...................................................................................................... 42
10. Trouble Shooting ............................................................................................................................................................ 42
10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix? ..................................................................................... 42
10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes .......................................................................................... 43
10.3 I configured DLOS8N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now? ........................................................... 43
11. Order Info ........................................................................................................................................................................ 44
12. Packing Info .................................................................................................................................................................... 44
13. Support ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
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Table of Contents：
•1. Introduction
•1.1 What is the DLOS8N
•1.2 Specifications
•1.3 Features
•1.4 Hardware System Structure
•1.5 DLOS8N Applications
•1.6 LED Indicators
•1.7 WiFi Direction
•2. Access and Configure DLOS8N
•2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N
•2.1.1 Connect via WiFi
•2.1.2 Connect via Ethernet with DHCP IP from router
•2.1.3 Connect via WiFi with DHCP IP from router
•2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip
•2.2 Access Configure Web UI
•3. Typical Network Setup
•3.1 Overview
•3.2 Use WAN port to access Internet
•3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client
•3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular
•3.5 Check Internet connection
•4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway
•4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server
•4.2 Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3
•4.3 Configure frequency
•4.4 Add a LoRaWAN End Device
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•5. Web Configure Pages
•5.1 Home
•5.2 LoRa Settings
•5.2.1 LoRa --> LoRa
•5.2.2 LoRa --> ABP Decryption
•5.3 LoRaWAN Settings
•5.3.1 LoRaWAN --> LoRaWAN
•5.3.2 LoRaWAN --> Amazon AWS-IoT
•5.3.3 LoRaWAN --> LORIOT
•5.4 MQTT Settings
•5.5 System
•5.5.1 System --> System Overview
•5.5.2 System --> General ( login settings)
•5.5.3 System --> Network
•5.5.4 System --> WiFi
•5.5.5 System --> Cellular
•5.5.6 System --> Network Status
•5.5.7 System --> Remote Mgnt & Auto Provision
•5.5.8 System --> Firmware Upgrade
•5.5.9 System --> Reboot/Reset
•5.5.10 System --> Package Maintain
•5.6 LogRead
•5.6.1 LogRead --> LoRa Log
•5.6.2 LogRead --> System Log
•6. More features
•6.1 More instructions
•7. Linux System
•7.1 SSH Access for Linux console
•7.2 Edit and Transfer files
•7.3 File System
•7.4 Package maintenance system
•8. Upgrade Linux Firmware
•9. FAQ
•9.1 How can I configure for a customized frequency band?
•9.2 Can I connect DLOS8N to LORIOT?
•9.3 Can I make my own firmware for the gateway, where can I find the source code?
•9.4 Can I use 868Mhz version for 915Mhz bands?
•10. Trouble Shooting
•10.1 I get kernel error when install new package, how to fix?
•10.2 How to recover the DLOS8N if the firmware crashes
•10.3 I configured DLOS8N for WiFi access and lost its IP. What to do now?
•11. Order Info
•12. Packing Info
•13. Support
1. Introduction
1.1 What is the DLOS8N
The DLOS8N is an open source outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway.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.
DLOS8N supports Semtech packet forwarderandLoRaWAN Station connection,it is fully compatible with
LoRaWAN protocol. DLOS8N includes aSX1302 LoRaWAN concentrator.
DLOS8N has pre-configured standard LoRaWAN frequency bandsto use for different countries.User can also
customize the frequency bands to use in their own LoRaWAN network.
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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.
DLOS8N supports auto-provisionfor mass deployment and long term maintain. System intergrator can easily
change the settings.
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1.2 Specifications
Hardware System:
Linux Part:
• 400Mhz ar9331 processor
• 64MB RAM
• 16MB Flash
Interface:
• 10M/100M RJ45 Ports x 1
• WiFi : 802.11 b/g/n
• LoRaWAN Wireless
• Power Input: 12 ~ 24 V DC, 2 A
• IEEE 802.3 af compliant PoE port (DC 37 ~ 57 v)
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• USB 2.0 host connector x 1
• Mini-PCI E connector x 1
• SX1302 + 2 x SX1250
WiFi Spec:
• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
• Frequency Band: 2.4 ~ 2.462GHz
• Tx power:
• 11n tx power : mcs7/15: 11db mcs0 : 17db
• 11b tx power: 18db
• 11g 54M tx power: 12db
• 11g 6M tx power: 18db
• Wifi Sensitivity
• 11g 54M : -71dbm
• 11n 20M : -67dbm
LoRa Spec:
• Up to -140 dBm sensitivity with SX1250 Tx/Rx front-end
• 70 dB CW interferer rejection at 1 MHz offset
• Able to operate with negative SNR, CCR up to 9dB
• Emulates 49 x LoRa demodulators and 1 x (G)FSK demodulator
• Dual digital TX & RX radio front-end interfaces
• 10 programmable parallel demodulation paths
• Dynamic data-rate (DDR) adaptation
• True antenna diversity or simultaneous dual-band operation
Cellular 4G LTE (optional):
• Quectel:EC25 LTE module
• Standard Size SIM Slot
• 2 x 4G Sticker Antenna.
• Up to 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rates
• Worldwide LTE,UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage
• MIMO technology meets demands for data rate and link reliability in modem wireless communication systems
Power over Ethernet:
• IEEE 802.3af compliant.
• Support wide input voltage range 37Vdc to 57Vdc.
• Thermal cut off.
• Short circuit protection.
• Over current protection
• Isolation level 4 KVrms.
• Enhanced surge protection
1.3 Features
• Open Source Embedded Linux system
• Managed by Web GUI, SSH via LAN or WiFi
• Support Semtech UDP packet forwarder
• Support LoRaWAN Station Connection
• Cellular Failover conntection(option)
• Direct Communication to LoRaWAN ABP Node
• LoRaWAN packet filtering
• Far seeing LED indicator
• Built-in GPS module for location & timing
• External fiber glass antenna
• Auto-Provision
• Remote Monitoring
• 802.3af PoE
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• IP65
• Lighting Protection
• Power Consumption:12v ,300-500mA
1.4 Hardware System Structure
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1.5 DLOS8N Applications
1.6 LED Indicators
There is a waterproof triple color LED on DLOS8N enclosure, the meaning of the LED is:
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•SOLID GREEN:DLOS8N is alive with LoRaWAN server connection.
•BLINKING GREEN:a) Device has internet connection but no LoRaWAN Connection. or b) Device is in
booting stage, in this stage, it willBLINKING GREENfor several seconds and thenREDandYELLOWwill
blink together.
•SOLID RED:Device doesn't have Internet connection.
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1.7 WiFi Direction
DLOS8N use directional WiFi Antenna. The best direction is as below:
2. Access and Configure DLOS8N
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.
2.1 Find IP address of DLOS8N
2.1.1 Connect via WiFi
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At the first boot of DLOS8N, it will auto generate a WiFi network called dragino-xxxxxxwith password:
dragino+dragino
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 10.130.1.1
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2.1.2 Connect via Ethernet with DHCP IP from router
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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2.1.3 Connect via WiFi with DHCP IP from router
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If the DLOS8N already connect to the router via WiFi, use can use the WiFi IP to connect to DLOS8N.
2.1.4 Connect via Ethernet with fall back ip
The WAN port also has a fall back ip address for access if user doesn't connect to uplink router. Click here to see
how to configure.
2.2 Access Configure Web UI
Web Interface
Open a browser on the PC and type the DLOS8N ip address (depends on your connect method)
http://10.130.1.1/ (Access via WiFi AP network)
or
http://IP_ADDRESS or http:// IP_ADDRESS:8000
You will see the login interface of DLOS8N as shown below.
The account details for Web Login are:
User Name: root
Password: dragino
3. Typical Network Setup
3.1 Overview
The DLOS8N supports flexible network set up for different environments. This section describes the typical network
topology. The network set up includes:
•WAN Port Internet Mode
•WiFi Client Mode
•WiFi AP Mode
•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 home page:
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3.3 Access the Internet as a WiFi Client
In the WiFi Client Mode, DLOS8N acts as a WiFi client and gets DHCP from an upstream router via WiFi.
The settings for WiFi Client is under page System--> WiFi --> WiFi WAN Client Settings
In the WiFi Survey Choose the WiFi AP, and input the Passphrase then click Save & Apply to connect.
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3.4 Access the Internet via Cellular
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.
First, release the four screws of DLOS8N, pull out PCB and install SIM card as below:
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The set up page is 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.
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Note*: For DLOS8N which doesn’t have the cellular module, this page will shows Cellular not detected.
3.5 Check Internet connection
In the home page, we can check the Internet connection.
•GREEN Tick : This interface has Internet connection.
•Yellow Tick : This interface has IP address but don't use it for internet connection.
•RED Cross : This interface doesn't connected.
4. Example: Configure as a LoRaWAN gateway
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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This chapter describes how to use the DLOS8Nto work with
TheThingsNetwork v3(TTN v3)LoRaWAN Server (www.thethingsnetwork.org)
4.1 Create a gateway in TTN V3 Server
Step 1: Get a Unique gateway ID.
Every DLOS8N has a unique gateway id. The ID can be found at LoRaWAN page:
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The example gateway id is: a840411e96744154
Step 2: Sign up a user account in TTN server
https://account.thethingsnetwork.org/register
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Step 3: Choose the TTNv3 Cluster Picker
Note: Choose the cluster corresponds to a specific Gateway server address
• Europe 1 corresponding Gateway server address:eu1.cloud.thethings.network
• North America 1 corresponding Gateway server address:nam1.cloud.thethings.network
• Australia 1 corresponding Gateway server address:au1.cloud.thethings.network
• Legacy V2 Console : TTN v2 shuts down in December 2021
Step 4: Create a Gateway
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Click the Gateway icon and then click Add gateway.
Open the following page:
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Notice:Gateway Server address must match the gateway configuration, otherwise you will have problem for End
Node to join the network.
After creating the gateway, you can see the gateway info, as below.
4.2 Configure DLOS8N to connect to TTN v3
You can now configure the DLOS8N to let it connect to TTN network V3.
Make sure your DLOS8N has a working Internet Connection first.
Choose the right server provider and click Save&Apply
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