LoRaWAN Gateway for IoT/M2M Applications

About the Client

Ksignal provides smart solutions for IoT-related industries (smart cities, environmental monitoring, LPWAN network providers, smart enterprises etc.).

Customer

Ksignal

Location

Industry

Telecommunication

Company’s Request

The request was to create a gateway for IoT/M2M applications with several configurable WAN options, LoRaWAN network stack, specifically designed for outdoor applications. The gateway needed to be used both in places which don’t require additional connectivity features and places with challenging terrains where no ethernet or WiFi exists.

Technology Set

Operating System
Linux Debian 8/Ubuntu 16.04 LTS kernel 3.4.x	This operating system, chosen for its stability and support for a wide range of hardware, provides the necessary foundation for robust gateway functionality.
Processor
AllWinner SOC A20, ARM ® Cortexâ„¢-A7 Dual-Core	Delivers efficient processing power for handling multiple tasks simultaneously, making it ideal for the computational demands of IoT/M2M gateway operations.
Security
IPSec	Provides authenticated and confidential packet transfers, making it ideal for securing network communications.
L2TP	Used in conjunction with IPSec to facilitate secure connections and multi-protocol support, which is essential for maintaining secure communication channels in a potentially insecure external environment.
Connectivity
Ethernet	Provides a reliable and high-speed connection for network communications within structured networking environments.
Wi-Fi	Offers flexible and convenient wireless connectivity for areas where Ethernet is impractical.
LoRa	Enables long-range communications with low power consumption, ideal for reaching distant or difficult-to-access locations without the need for high bandwidth.
4G/LTE	Available as an option, it extends the gateway’s ability to maintain connectivity in areas lacking traditional network infrastructure, providing broadband speeds over cellular networks.

Sirin Software team developed both the hardware and software for a PoE powered gateway with built-in WiFi+BT4.0 module, 8 LoRa® channels, LoRaWAN™ 1.0 protocol support. The gateway is synchronized with world time; information about physical positioning; mini-PCIe, SATA, MicroSD, UART expansions.