Here you’ll find technical recommendations for developers of LoRaWAN devices. These best practices cover everything from provisioning and testing devices to managing them.

As demonstrated in this theoretical analysis of a LoRaWAN network trial performed by Semtech and MachineQ, we learn that closed-form formulas can accurately predict the capacity of a LoRaWAN network.

Performing remote firmware upgrades over-the-air (FUOTA) is a requirement for most Internet of Things (IoT) devices. FUOTA systems require an efficient and secured file delivery system to reliably push the firmware patch file. This paper discusses two of the application layer packages that form the basis of the secured LoRaWAN® file distribution service used for pushing such upgrades to devices on a LoRaWAN network.

In this article, Tim Cooper tackles the problem of hard-to-predict power levels and unforeseen interference sources in the license-free ISM band, and shows you how to answer the deceptively simple question:

How likely is my radio to be immune to the interference it will encounter?

Using Adaptive Data Rate (ADR), you can easily scale a LoRaWAN network, simply by adding gateways, thus drastically increasing its capacity. This technical paper explains what the ADR mechanism is and how it works.

The LoRaWAN® adaptive data rate (ADR) mechanism slowly adapts the data rate between an end device (“end node”) and a gateway depending upon the prevailing channel conditions. However, when it comes to mobile applications, we run into conflicting requirements when it comes to power consumption, link budget, and airtime. Blind ADR helps mitigate these conflicts.

LoRa®-based device can operate in three different modes, Class A, Class B, and Class C. In this paper we highlight the main differences between these three modes, and go into depth about how devices in Class A mode work.

In this paper, we continue our discussion about the differences between the operating modes of LoRa-based devices, and dive deep into what it means for a device to operate in Class B mode.

Here, we wrap up our discussion of the three modes in which a LoRa-based device can operate, and explain in more depth what sets Class C devices apart from the others.

This article provides an introduction to the LoRa® and LoRaWAN® technologies. Here, we discuss key LoRa modulation properties and characteristics and explain the fundamentals of a LoRaWAN network.This article provides an introduction to the LoRa® and LoRaWAN® technologies.

Technology allowing you to locate wireless sensors is of key importance in realizing their full value. While the Global Positioning System (GPS) is probably the most widely known technology, it may not always be the best choice for locating such sensors. In this paper, we explore the merits of using LoRaWAN®-based networks to locate end devices.

The LoRa PicoCell Gateway V1.0  is a multi-channel high performance transceiver designed to simultaneously receive several LoRa packets using random spreading factors.

This user guide is a step by step guide describing how to use a LoRaMAC-Node stack to send a payload to The Things Networks (TTN), then to myDevices / Cayenne in Low Power Payload (LPP) format.

The Smart Building Reference Kit (“Kit”) is designed to provide validation of the network coverage within a building, accelerate solution development and facilitate a portable demonstration to a wide range of stakeholders. By moving the location of the sensors to different spots around the building, users can determine a gateway’s range of coverage.

The LoRaMote is a demo platform intended to showcase the capability of the SX1272 and especially the LoRa modulation. The platform is fitted with various sensors which provide a variety of applications.

This paper examines the performance of a LoRaWAN network when coexisting and co-located with a densely-deployed UHF RFID system.

In this paper we examine important security and MCU system-partitioning considerations with respect to designing LoRaWAN-enabled sensors.

This paper examines the two major phases in the lifetime of a LoRa-based gateway: manufacturing and deployment. It goes on to describe key APIs used when working with these gateways.

In this three-stage guide we walk through building a LoRa®-based sensor, building a LoRa-based receiver and using the LoRaWAN® specification to connect to The Things Network for easy sensor data access.

LoRa Basics™ Station is a key element in deploying a secure gateway in a LoRaWAN network. In this paper, we explain its function and value, how it is built, and how to implement it to your best advantage when deploying your LoRaWAN network solution.

A companion to the full LoRa Edge Tracker Evaluation Kit User Guide, this Quick Start Guide is intended to help you get up and running so you can quickly see how the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design will meet your asset tracking needs.

This paper introduces the LoRa Basics™ Modem-E firmware stack, describes its capabilities and explains how to include a LoRa Edge™ transceiver based on this firmware stack in your LoRaWAN® network.

A companion to the LoRa Edge Tracker Evaluation Kit, this User Guide is intended to walk you through setting up an asset tracking solution based on the LoRa Edge Tracker Reference Design.

This technical “How To” manual provides technical details about the LoRa Edge™ Tracker Reference Design and instructions for developing asset tracking solutions based on the reference design.

In this article we discuss radio frequency (RF) fundamentals and build upon these concepts to help the technical architects responsible for designing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions understand the impact of RF on low power wide area networks (LPWANs).

The Internet of Things has been influenced by multi-band cellular technologies. This paper, first in a series, evaluates some of the available solutions for tri-band antennas compatible with the LoRa Edge™ platform.

This paper lays out Semtech's proposal for a physical layer for the 2.4GHz global ISM band with the emulation of a LoRaWAN® protocol through an additional set of regional parameters. The goal of this proposal is to provide a low-cost, worldwide, single bill of materials bill-of-materials solution for LoRa® operation.

This guide is designed to help you make the most of the Semtech Network Server as you develop and prototype Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that are compatible with the LoRaWAN protocol.