The Dragino LPS8N is a LoRaWAN® indoor gateway based on the open-source OpenWrt Linux operating system. Its hardware is built around the SX1302 LoRa Core™ Digital Baseband Chip and the SX1250 LoRa Core™ Multi-band Sub-GHz RF Front End. The LPS8N provides ten programmable parallel demodulation paths. The gateway can be connected to the internet using Ethernet, WiFi, or optional Cellular (3G/4G) connectivity. It supports the EU868, IN865, US915, AU915, AS923, and KR920 frequency bands.
This page guides you on how to configure the Dragino LPS8N for adding on The Things Stack.
Prerequisites
- A user account on The Things Stack with user rights to add gateways.
- A computer on the same network as the LPS8N.
- The latest version of firmware running on the Dragino LPS8N. Read the Dragino LPS8N user manual for instructions on firmware upgrade.
Configuring the LPS8N
Navigate to the Web UI using one of the following addresses with a web browser:
- If you are connecting through the Wi-Fi access point generated by the LPS8N, use the default IP address
10.130.1.1
. - If your LPS8N is connected to a router via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, use the address
http://IP_ADDRESS
orhttp://IP_ADDRESS:8000
. ReplaceIP_ADDRESS
with the IP address assigned to the LPS8N by the router.
When prompted for the sign-in, enter the username root
and the password dragino
.
After signing in, you will be directed to the LPS8N’s Web UI.
Before proceeding with the next step, we assume you have set up internet access for the LPS8N using one of the following methods:
- Using the WAN port of the LPS8N
- As a WiFi client
- Using the built-in 4G modem
On the Web UI, navigate to LoRaWAN > LoRaWAN in the menu.
On the LoRaWAN Configuration page, configure the following settings:
- Service Provider:
The Things Network V3
- Server Address:
eu1.cloud.thethings.network
- Gateway ID: This is the default Gateway EUI for LPS8N. You can keep it as is.
- Uplink Port:
1700
- Downlink Port:
1700
Copy the Gateway ID which you will need in the next step.
Note:
The LPS8N Web UI refers to Gateway EUI as the Gateway ID, which is the Gateway EUI for The Things Stack.Select Save & Apply.
Adding LPS8N to The Things Stack
You can add the LPS8N gateway to The Things Stack by following the instructions on the Adding Gateways page. The Gateway EUI should be the Gateway ID that you have copied from the LPS8N’s Web UI.
Finally, test your connection by going to the LPS8N’s Overview page. You should see the gateway status changed to connected (indicated by a blue dot) or observe the frequently updating Last seen time. Also, see the Live data section for various gateway related activities.
You can also verify the presence of a green tick on the LoRa icon in the Web UI.