LoRaWAN Setup Guide for Loko GPS Tracker | TTN Integration
Connect your Loko GPS tracker to The Things Network (TTN) with this step-by-step LoRaWAN setup guide. Configure gateways, devices, and start IoT GPS tracking.
Initial Gateway Setup
Step 1: Create an account on The Things Network website.
Step 2: Navigate to the Console via the Profile Icon.
Step 3: Select the appropriate region for your location.
Step 4: Set up your gateway according to the manufacturer's specifications.
Step 5: Register your gateway with the correct frequency plan for your region.
Step 6: Use the Gateway ID from your manufacturer setup.
Step 7: Complete the gateway registration process.
Create Application
Click on the "Create Application" button and give a Name/ID to your application.
Register End Device Manually
Register an end device manually. For the JoinEUI you can put anything. It corresponds to APP-EUI settings on the Loko Configuration Tools app.
Generate Device Credentials
Click on the Confirm button. Then more settings will appear. You can just press the generate buttons in order to create Dev-EUI and App-Key.
Retrieve Activation Parameters
Retrieve device parameters from the overview. You'll need these activation parameters for configuring your Loko Air unit:
- AppEUI (JoinEUI)
- DevEUI
- AppKey
Configure Payload Formatter
Go to payload formatters and choose CayenneLPP for the uplink.
Configure Loko Device
Step 13: Open the Loko Configuration Tool app on your device.
Step 14: Read the current settings, then enable LoRaWAN feature.
Step 15: Fill in the three required parameters from TTN's end device activation information:
- AppEUI (from TTN)
- DevEUI (from TTN)
- AppKey (from TTN)
Press send to upload the configuration, then restart your Loko Air unit.
Monitor Live Data
Monitor the End Device page on The Things Network to view live data and the Loko Air unit's location on the map once the gateway receives information.
You should see data transmission and be able to track your device's location in real-time.
