Browan Pico Next

Registration and Configuration

If you have not done so already you will need to register your Base Station through your Developer or RAN Provider account using the steps below.

Prerequisite Registration Information

The Serial Number ('SN'), and 'Gateway EUI' values can be found on the label located on the back of the Browan Pico Next.
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Registration on the SenRa network

Once the Manufacturer (Gateway) EUI and Base Station SN have been acquired, return to the SenRa Portal and complete Registration.

Note

Users with a free Developer Account can find supplemental information using the following link: Generic Developer Gateway Registration
Users registered as RAN Providers can find supplemental information using the following link: Generic RAN Provider Gateway Registration

Using any user account type with access to Base Station registration capabilities; when asked to Select Base Station Type during registration on the SenRa Portal, choose the Semtech Basic Station option from the drop down menu.

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Enter the unique SN and Manufacturer EUI as required.

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Complete the registration process by filling in the remaining fields.

Note

The Browan Pico Next supports a maximum of 8 channels at any given time. During registration you will have a chance to select which sub-band of 8 RX Channels the Base Station should operate on to start.

Tip: After registration is complete, you can use the SenRa Portal to reconfigure the RX Channel sub-band without the need to login to the Browan Configuration web interface (make sure to power cycle the Base Station after making any changes).

Browan Configuration Web Interface Initial Access Instructions

The Pico Next Base Station is configured by default to operate as a DHCP client. Once the Base Station's 'MAC' value is obtained from the back label and the Base Station is connected to a wired (Ethernet) network operating a DHCP server, a network administrator with access to the DHCP assignment table should be able to find the IP address of the Base Station if provided with the Base Station's MAC address.

Note

For more information, please refer to the Browan Pico Next User Guide

All users are required to obtain initial access via DHCP, in order to configure a a cellular network backhaul interface and/or configure the Base Station LoRaWAN Packet Forwarding to communicate with the SenRa Network Server.

Wired (Ethernet) Initial Access Instructions

Ensure both antennas that shipped with the Pico Next are installed.
Ensure Base Station's WAN port is connected via Ethernet cable to a network with operational DHCP Server.
Power on Base Station using the included DC adapter.
Contact a network administrator with the Base Station 'MAC' value and request the corresponding IP address.
Using the corresponding IP address, access the Base Station in a web browser (Chrome is recommended).

A summary of the default characteristics are provided below:

Interface	Default Static IP	Default Username	Default Password
Wired (Ethernet)	DHCP Client	admin	unique 'GUI Password' value listed on Base Station label

After logging in, as a security precaution it's strongly recommended to change the default password.

WAN Backhaul Configuration

In addition to the Ethernet backhaul, the Base Station can also be configured for cellular backhaul operation.

For customers wishing to continue using Ethernet DHCP Client as the preferred backhaul configuration, no action is required.

Note

For other backhaul configurations and more information, please refer to the Browan Downloads page

Configuring LoRaWAN Packet Forwarder as a Semtech Basic Station

Verify the Base Station has a valid network backhaul and the Registration process is completed in the SenRa Portal.
Return to the Browan Configuration web interface to configure the Base Station packet forwarding software.
To configure the Semtech Basic Station packet forwarding software, navigate to: LoRa settings > Mode Selection.
Select Basic Station from the Mode drop down menu and click Apply.

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SenRa LNS URI

The SenRa LNS protocol can be configured in two different ways:
1. Secured (Recommended)
2. Unsecured (Debugging and development purposes)

Note

Additional information regarding Basic Station can be found at the following link: Generic Semtech Basic Station

Secured LNS URI (Recommended)

A new tab will appear under LoRa settings labeled: Basic Station, navigate to the Connection Configuration section.
Select LNS Mode as the Basic Station Mode.
Select Websocket Secure as the Protocol.
Enter collector.senraco.io as the Server Address.
Enter 6042 as the Server Port.
A copy of the SenRa Server Certificate (must be named tc.trust) can be downloaded directly from: SenRa TLS Server Certificate
Ensure the filename of the SenRa Server Certificate is tc.trust.
Next to the Trust file upload box, select the tc.trust file and then click UPLOAD. The Trust Status will be updated to Installed.
CRT and Key files are not required.
Click APPLY button.
Click RESTART SERVICE button.

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Unsecured LNS URI

A new tab will appear under LoRa settings labeled: Basic Station, navigate to the Connection Configuration section:
Select LNS Mode as the Basic Station Mode.
Select Websocket as the Protocol.
Enter collector.senraco.io as the Server Address.
Enter 6040 as the Server Port.
Click APPLY button.
Click RESTART SERVICE button.

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Verifying Connection to the SenRa Network

Upon successful completion, the Base Station status will update to Registered - Active when viewed within the SenRa Portal, and the status indicator light will turn green.