Green Campus

The project aims to deploy and configure IoT devices (Rak PiHat) within a LoRaWAN network environment, facilitating seamless connectivity and data transmission for environmental monitoring. Leveraging ChirpStack as the central server, this setup enables real-time monitoring of temperature, air quality, and other environmental parameters across various locations.

Table of Contents

1. Installation
2. Usage
3. Configuration
4. Contributing
5. License

Configuration

1. Initial Setup

1. Download Firmware:

   • Obtain the Rak PiHat firmware from this link.

2. Connect to Rakwireless_FF13:

   • Ensure your PC network is connected to the Rakwireless_FF13 network.

2. SSH Connection to Gateway

Use SSH to connect to the gateway:

ssh [email protected]

#Default IP : 192.168.230.1
# Default Username: pi
# Default Password: raspberry 

3. Gateway Configuration

1. Gateway Configuration:

   • Once connected, access the Rak Gateway shell:

   sudo gateway-config

2. Configure WiFi:

   • Enable Client Mode/Disable AP Mode.
   • Add your WiFi SSID using "Add New SSID for Client."
   • Restart the gateway.

4. Connect to Servers

1. ChirpStack

   • Navigate to "Setup RAK Gateway Channel Plan".
   • Select ChirpStack as the preferred server.
   • Choose the desired Server Channel-plan frequency (e.g., Europe).
   • Find the connected IP of the gateway.
   • Access ChirpStack via the browser:

   Browser Address: "Gateway IP Address:8080"
   (e.g., http://192.168.61.237:8080)
   #Default Username: admin
   #Default Password: admin

   • Your gateway will automatically connect. Check the status in the ChirpStack Options (Gateways).

2. The Things Network (TTN)

   • Navigate to "Setup RAK Gateway Channel Plan".
   • Select TTN as the preferred server.
   • Choose the desired Server Channel-plan frequency (e.g., Europe).
   • Open TTN, sign in or sign up, and choose "Console."

   #Click Profile -> Console to get inside the gateway and application.

   • Choose the Network Cluster matching your gateway settings.
   • Click on the Gateway, select "Register Gateway," and enter the Gateway EUI obtained from the Gateway Shell.
   • Download the Global Configuration from TTN.
   • Paste the configuration code into the "Edit packet-forwarder config" in the Gateway Shell, updating the Gateway Server address.
   • Save and close the configuration.
   • Reload the TTN page to check the connection status.

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