LoRaWAN is a low-power, wide-area networking protocol built on LoRa radio modulation, designed to wirelessly connect battery-operated devices to the internet over long distances. It’s the backbone of many smart city and industrial IoT applications.
Key Components of LoRaWAN
End Devices (Sensors)
Collect data (e.g., CO₂ levels, temperature, motion)
Communicate wirelessly using LoRa
Typically battery-powered with multi-year life
LoRa Gateways
Act like a bridge between sensors and the internet
Receive LoRa signals from many devices
Forward data to the Network Server via Ethernet, cellular, or Wi-Fi
Network Server
Manages network traffic and device communication
Handles deduplication, security, and data routing
Application Server
Processes data for dashboards, alerts, control systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting)
Key Features
Long Range: 2–15 km (depending on environment)
Ultra Low Power: Years of battery life
End-to-End Security: AES-128 encryption
Operates on Unlicensed ISM Bands
Supports Thousands of Devices per Gateway
Asynchronous Communication: Devices sleep and send only when needed (A-class)
Use Cases
Air Quality Monitoring
Smart Street Lighting
HVAC Optimization
Smart Agriculture
Logistics & Asset Tracking
Water & Gas Metering
Building Automation
LoRaWAN is a low-power, wide-area networking protocol built on LoRa radio modulation, designed to wirelessly connect battery-operated devices to the internet over long distances. It’s the backbone of many smart city and industrial IoT applications.
Key Components of LoRaWAN
End Devices (Sensors)
Collect data (e.g., CO₂ levels, temperature, motion)
Communicate wirelessly using LoRa
Typically battery-powered with multi-year life
LoRa Gateways
Act like a bridge between sensors and the internet
Receive LoRa signals from many devices
Forward data to the Network Server via Ethernet, cellular, or Wi-Fi
Network Server
Manages network traffic and device communication
Handles deduplication, security, and data routing
Application Server
Processes data for dashboards, alerts, control systems (e.g., HVAC, lighting)
Key Features
Long Range: 2–15 km (depending on environment)
Ultra Low Power: Years of battery life
End-to-End Security: AES-128 encryption
Operates on Unlicensed ISM Bands
Supports Thousands of Devices per Gateway
Asynchronous Communication: Devices sleep and send only when needed (A-class)
Use Cases
Air Quality Monitoring
Smart Street Lighting
HVAC Optimization
Smart Agriculture
Logistics & Asset Tracking
Water & Gas Metering
Building Automation