Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect a Robustel R1520-LG LoRaWAN gateway to the Netmore LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) using the Basic Station protocol. The process involves configuring the gateway on the Netmore portal and setting up the packet forwarder on the R1520-LG's web interface, including importing the necessary TLS certificate.

What You'll Need

Hardware:

· 1 x Robustel R1520-LG Gateway

· Power supply for the gateway

· Ethernet cable or other means to connect the gateway to the internet

· A computer with a web browser

Software/Firmware:

· Access to the Netmore LoRaWAN Portal

· Access to the R1520-LG WebUI

· The Netmore TLS Certificate (tc.trust)

Prerequisites:

· The R1520-LG gateway is powered on and connected to the network.

· You have the default gateway ID (GwEUI) of your R1520-LG4.

· You have the necessary Netmore LNS server information (URI and TLS Certificate).

Step-by-Step Configuration Guide

The configuration is performed in two main parts: first on the Netmore LoRaWAN Portal and then on the R1520-LG's web interface.

Part 1: Configure the Gateway on the Netmore LoRaWAN Portal

1. Log in to the Netmore LNS Portal:

Log in to the LoRaWAN Portal using your credentials ( username/ password).

LoRaWAN Portal

2. Create the Gateway:

Navigate to the section to add a new gateway, typically under Network Provider and click + Create Gateway.

3. Fill in Gateway Details:

In the "Create Gateway" form, enter the following information:

· Network Provider: Select "Robustel".

· Gateway Type: Select "Robustel R1520LG".

· Packet Forwarder: Select "Semtech Basics Station".

· GwEUI: Enter the gateway ID (GwEUI) from your R1520-LG, which is the Default Gateway ID found in the LoRaWAN/LoRa Settings of the device. (Example value: 34FA40FFFE05C4BD) .

· Complete any other required fields (e.g., Serial Number, Frequency Plan, Gateway License).

· Log in to the R1520-LG WebUI.

· Navigate to LoRaWAN > LoRa Settings.

· On the General Settings tab, change the LoRaWAN Network Server to External NS.

· Click the Submit button.

2. Configure Packet Forwarder Settings:

· Stay in the LoRaWAN > LoRa Settings section and navigate to the Packet Forwarder tab.

· Set the Packet Forwarder to Basic Station.

· Enable TLS Enable by turning the switch ON.

· Enter the Netmore LNS details (refer to Netmore's documentation for the most current information):

https://docs.connect.netmoregroup.com/lora-portal/docs/basics-station

§ Server Address: ns-gw.lns.netmoregroup.com (The URI from the document is wss://lns-gw.lns.netmoregroup.com:6042 ).

§ Server Port: 6042.

Click the Submit button.

3. Import the CA Certificate:

§ Go to System/Certificate Manager (The screen shows System/Certificate Manager with a LoRa Basic Station tab selected.

§ In the CA File Import section, for CA Cert, click Choose File to select the Netmore TLS Certificate (tc.trust).

§ Click the Upload button (indicated by the upload icon next to Choose File) to import the certificate.

§ Verify that the certificate file (tc.trust) is listed in the Certificate Files section below.

4. Verify Connection Status:

§ On the R1520-LG: Navigate back to LoRaWAN > LoRa Settings and go to the Status. The Status field under Basic Station should display connected.

§ On the Netmore Portal: Check the status of your gateway. Under the Communication section, the Connected status should display Online with a timestamp.

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