Dragino LoRaWAN Base Stations

The screenshots provided in this webpage were taken on a LIG16 model Base Station. SenRa is aware that the Dragino LIG16 Base Station model, and others, have been discontinued from production due to hardware component shortages. For existing units, continued compatibility is expected for future firmware releases.

For more detailed information on a specific Base Station model, please reference the corresponding Dragino User Manuals.

Dragino LoRaWAN Base Station models in the below table support the same firmware files (dragino-lgw--v), however some models support different features. Below a comparison table of the different models is provided:

Base Station Model	Packet Forwarder Support	LoRaWAN Device Type Support	Replacement for Models	Type
LPS8N	Semtech Basics Station, Semtech UDP	Standard LoRaWAN (ABP, OTAA)	LPS8, LG308, and LIG16	8-Channel Indoor
DLOS8N	Semtech Basics Station, Semtech UDP	Standard LoRaWAN (ABP, OTAA)	DLOS8	8-Channel Outdoor

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.

System Requirements

Semtech Basics Station support was enabled via a firmware (FW) update. Please ensure that the Base Station FW version supports Semtech Basics Station:

FW Version	Packet Forwarder Support	Comment
v5.4.16360xxxxx or lower	Semtech UDP	Generic Semtech UDP
v5.4.16403xxxxx - v5.4.16518xxxxx	Semtech Basics Station, Semtech UDP	Basics Station manual SenRa LNS URI support via 'ChirpStack' drop-down menu entry
v5.4.16540xxxxx - and above	Semtech Basics Station, Semtech UDP	Basics Station native SenRa LNS URI support

• Verify the current FW version by navigating to System > System Overview > Firmware.
  
• Upgrade the Base Station firmware if required by navigating to System > Firmware Upgrade.
  

Prerequisite Registration Information

The Manufacturer EUI can be derived from the listed 'Wifi' value. The Serial Number ('SN') and 'Wifi' values can be found on the label located on the back of the Dragino LIG16.

Alternatively, the 'Gateway ID' value can be found within the Dragino configuration web interface. For access instructions, see corresponding section below.

• The full Manufacturer ('Gateway ID') EUI value can be found by navigating to section: LoRaWAN > LoRaWAN -- Basics Station > Gateway ID, or for older firmware versions: LoRaWAN > LoRaWAN > Gateway ID

Registration on the SenRa network

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

• Enter the unique SN and Manufacturer EUI as required.
  

• Complete the registration process by filling in the remaining fields.

Initial Access Instructions

There are three methods to connect to the LIG16 Base Station for initial configuration purposes:

 1. Wireless (Wi-Fi) via Static IP.
 2. Wired (Ethernet) via WAN fallback Static IP.
 3. Wired (Ethernet) via DHCP Client assigned IP address.

In this instruction set we show method #1, the wireless access method. A summary of the default characteristics for each interface is provided below:

Interface	Default Static IP	Default Username	Default Password	Interface Password
Wireless (Wi-Fi)	http://10.130.1.1	root	dragino	dragino+dragino
Wired (Ethernet)(Fallback)	http://172.31.255.254:8000/	root	dragino	Not Applicable
Wired (Ethernet)	http://DHCP_CLIENT_IPADDRESS:8000/	root	dragino	Not Applicable

Wireless (Wi-Fi) Local Connection

• Enable the Wireless Network Connection on your computer.
• Search for the advertised Wireless Access Point (WAP) named dragino-****** where ****** are the last 6 characters of the Base Station's Wi-Fi MAC address.
  

• Connect to the unsecured Wi-Fi AP using the WAP Interface Password: dragino+dragino.
• Enter the default username root and password dragino as listed above, then click Login:
  

WAN Backhaul Configuration

Configuring a backhaul connection to the Internet is a prerequisite to enable the Base Station to be remotely accessible and to forward traffic to the SenRa Network Server. In this instruction set, the wired backhaul interface is configured through the static wireless default interface.

Wired (Ethernet) WAN Backhaul Configuration

• For customers wishing to continue using Ethernet DHCP Client as the preferred backhaul configuration, no action is required.
• Otherwise, navigate to the Network tab and configure the Base Station as needed.

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.
  
• Navigate to the LoRa > LoRa menu.
  
• Select the correct ISM Band from the Frequency Plan drop down menu.
  
• (Optionally) Select a Frequency Sub Band from the drop down menu.
  
• Click the Save&Apply button.
  

• Verify the Base Station has a valid network backhaul and the Registration process is completed in the SenRa Portal.
  
• Continue in the Dragino Configuration web interface to configure the Base Station packet forwarding software.
  
• To configure the Semtech Basic Station packet forwarding software, navigate to: LoRaWAN > LoRaWAN -- Basic Station.
  
• Select Senet -- Basic Station from the Service Provider drop down menu.
  
  • Depending on the Base Station firmware version; If Senet -- Basic Station is not available, ChirpStack -- Basic Station can also be utilized as the Service Provider.
    

SenRa LNS URI

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

Secured LNS URI (Recommended)

• A new section will appear under Primary LoRaWAN Server.
  
• Enter wss://collector.senraco.io:6042 as the Server Address.
  
• A copy of the SenRa Server Certificate (tc.trust) can be downloaded directly from: SenRa TLS Server Certificate
  
• Next to the LNS TLS Trust file upload box, select the tc.trust file and then click Upload_LNS_Trust button.
  
  • Re-enter the Server Address if required after upload.
    
• Private TLS Key and Private TLS Cert files are not required.
  
• Click the Save&Apply button.
  
• Verify the Current Mode is LoRaWAN Basic Station.
• Reboot the Base Station by navigating to System > Reboot/Reset.
  

Unsecured LNS URI

• A new section will appear under Primary LoRaWAN Server.
  
• Enter ws://collector.senraco.io:6040 as the Server Address.
  
• LNS TLS Trust, Private TLS Key, and Private TLS Cert files are not required.
  
• Click the Save&Apply button.
  
• Verify the Current Mode is LoRaWAN Basic Station.
• Reboot the Base Station by navigating to System > Reboot/Reset.
  

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.