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    • General

      • What is LoRaWAN?

        What is LoRaWAN?

        LoRaWAN is a Low Power, Wide Area networking protocol. It was designed to wirelessly connect battery operated ‘things’ to the internet in regional, national or global networks. It provides for long-range communications: up to 5km in urban areas and 15km in rural areas. LoRaWAN is by design very secure and authentication and encryption are mandatory. The LoRaWAN protocol is developed and maintained by the LoRa Alliance.

      • Is LoRa a public network?

        Is LoRa a public network?

        It can be a public or private network. A public LoRa network will support multiple applications with only one antenna. On the other hand, an organization can create its own LoRaWAN network and make it a private one.

      • Is LoRaWAN free of charge?

        Is LoRaWAN free of charge?

        LoRaWAN uses unlicensed frequencies and no subscription is required from a telecommunication operator, so it is considered free - to an extent until after putting out the infrastructures for application.

      • How does LoRaWAN work?

        How does LoRaWAN work?

        An end-node device - like a sensor - sends encrypted information transmitted via LoRa radio. A gateway receives the data and forwards it into another network (such as Ethernet) to a network server. The network server delivers the message to the correct end application.

      • Does the Lorawan network replace Wi-Fi?

        Does the Lorawan network replace Wi-Fi?

        No. It uses your internet connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) to deliver information sent by devices, like GSP trackers or environmental sensors. That means you can’t connect your smartphone or computer to the hotspot. It only works with devices that use LoRaWAN.

      • What is a LoRaWAN node and a LoRaWAN gateway?

        What is a LoRaWAN node and a LoRaWAN gateway?

        A LoRaWAN node is a device that sends encrypted data to a gateway. It can be a sensor or other smart device. A LoRaWAN gateway is the device that receives data sent by end-node devices, processes it and forwards it to a network server.

      • How is sensor data used in IoT applications?

        How is sensor data used in IoT applications?

        Sensors built to allow people to control, monitor and measure many data sources. Many IoT sensors and many applications can collect this data. Some use cases are temperature, humidity and pressure sensors, proximity and level sensors, accelerometers, and security and movement sensors. The information collected by the sensors is used to prevent or monitor all kinds of situations.

      • How does IoT work?

        How does IoT work?

        The IoT process happens in four steps. It starts when a device collects data from the real world and then analyses it. Then it produces insight and translates it into action.

      • Is coding required to operate IoT?

        Is coding required to operate IoT?

        Not necessarily. Some apps can be downloaded that require simple configuration and have tools to help you deal with IoT devices.

      • Why is IoT so good?

        Why is IoT so good?

        IoT can bring endless opportunities in the next few years, whether business-related or not. It can significantly impact the population’s health, safety, well-being, and personal and professional success.

      • What industries should adopt IoT?

        What industries should adopt IoT?

        Every industry has the potential to adopt IoT technologies. Some examples are agriculture, health, environmental, manufacturing, utilities, and real estate.

      • What industries should adopt IoT?

        What industries should adopt IoT?

        Every industry has the potential to adopt IoT technologies. Some examples are agriculture, health, environmental, manufacturing, utilities, and real estate.

      • How is it possible to connect millions of devices?

        How is it possible to connect millions of devices?

        The devices are connected with each other over the cloud, wiressly.

      • Is home automation the only benefit of IoT?

        Is home automation the only benefit of IoT?

        Home automation is one of the many benefits of IoT. The possibilities are endless, from healthcare, security, environment, or agriculture.

      • What enables a device to become connected?

        What enables a device to become connected?

        All the devices have sensors connected to them, which makes them connected, along with a proper network.

      • What are the components of IoT devices?

        What are the components of IoT devices?

        The components of IoT devices are sensors, the device itself, the network and the cloud.

      • Are there already IoT devices out there?

        Are there already IoT devices out there?

        There are many connected devices, like wearables devices, fire prevention sensors and smart office applications. It’s not a thing of the future anymore. It is already here.

      • What are smart devices?

        What are smart devices?

        Besides the connection to the internet, there are certain conditions that the device should fulfill to be considered a smart device. The device should take in data automatically and process it, and then it should be able to communicate with other smart devices without human interaction.

      • What is an IoT Proof of Concept (POC)?

        What is an IoT Proof of Concept (POC)?

        A Proof of Concept enables an initial evaluation and verification of a solution’s performance. It can also be a low-risk way to experiment with IoT implementation in an organization.

      • What is the importance of data in IoT?

        What is the importance of data in IoT?

        The big data expansion increased the volume of insights collected and analysed, creating new business opportunities and promising outcomes.

      • What is the difference between machine learning and IoT?

        What is the difference between machine learning and IoT?

        Machine learning uses big data to improve its performance over time. It creates its own rules, like predictive analytics for health issues before an emergency occurs. It can save lives and even reduce health costs, for example. On the other hand, IoT is usually used to collect real-world data and act on it based on set rules. That data can be used to track heart rate and upload it daily.

      • What is the relation between IoT and cloud computing?

        What is the relation between IoT and cloud computing?

        Cloud computing is how people can store and access data and programs over the internet instead of their computer’s hard drive. For IoT, technology like that ends in different ways, such as IoT device authentication, data validation, and machine learning.

      • Are the products FCC /CE /RCM certified?

        Are the products FCC /CE /RCM certified?

        Yes.

      • What devices can use the network?

        What devices can use the network?

        It is possible to use every device that sends data via LoRaWAN (not smartphones or your computers). LoRa and LoRaWAN enable countless use cases in several key markets, including smart agriculture, buildings, cities, environment, healthcare, homes, industrial, supply chain, logistics, utilities and much more.

      • What is a hotspot?

        What is a hotspot?

        A hotspot is a physical device that can access a network, such as LoRaWAN.

      • What are the benefits of installing a hotspot?

        What are the benefits of installing a hotspot?

        When installing a hotspot, you’re helping to expand the LoRaWAN network and providing connectivity for all kinds of IoT devices.

      • How much area does the hotspot cover?

        How much area does the hotspot cover?

        The hotspot provides for long-range communications: up to five kilometers (three miles) in urban areas and up to 15 Kilometers (10 miles) or more in rural areas (line of sight).

      • Is the hotspot radiation dangerous to my health?

        Is the hotspot radiation dangerous to my health?

        All electronic devices send radiation. Wi-Fi routers send radiation and also do hotspots. However, the radiation of hotspots is near 0.25mHz, which is a third of the Wi-Fi routers. Also, it is better for hotspots to be installed on the roof of the building or tower. That way, people have no interaction with it.

      • Are the products FCC /CE /RCM certified?

        Are the products FCC /CE /RCM certified?

        Yes.

      • What is artificial intelligence?

        What is artificial intelligence?

        Artificial Intelligence is known as the intelligence displayed by machines. It is used to analyse data that IoT devices collected before.

      • How can technology help sustainability?

        How can technology help sustainability?

        IoT technologies can be incorporated into environmental management systems, so it’s possible to monitor and predict human and nature’s next steps. Also, renewable energy sources are being used in smart buildings to make everything work while helping save the planet.

      • What is M2M (Machine to machine)?

        What is M2M (Machine to machine)?

        Machine to Machine is any technology that enables the communication between two machines. It is the core of IoT.

      • What is the internet of things?

        What is the internet of things?

        The Internet of Things is a global system of devices or objects connected to the internet. IoT gives “things” (such as devices and sensors) brains in the form of connected platforms.

      • What is the thing’s network?

        What is the thing’s network?

        ‘The Thing’s Network’ is dedicated to building a free data network for the Internet of Things. It uses LoRaWAN to connect many devices to the internet.