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Private LoRaWAN Network Gateways: Assessment and Monitoring in the Context of IIoT-Based Management

Oscar Torres Sanchez , Duarte Raposo , André Rodrigues , Fernando Boavida , Jorge Sá Silva
ISLA — Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia
2023
DOI: 10.3390/engproc2023047004

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Abstract
In the ever-evolving construction industry, the incorporation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) through Low-power Wireless Area Networks (LPWAN), such as LoRaWAN, has emerged as a practical solution for addressing the challenges posed by the limited 5G cellular coverage found in solutions like NB-IoT and LTE-M, especially when deployed in remote locations. Open-source LPWAN platforms like The Things Network (TTN) and ChirpStack have played a pivotal role in fostering the adoption of LoRa technology by providing a mature and cost-effective ecosystem that facilitates efficient device resource management. Within this context, maintaining continuous surveillance of LPWAN network gateways becomes critically important, requiring a meticulous examination of status indicators and an evaluation of the communication quality. This paper introduces a structured approach for extracting data from TTN to create a comprehensive gateway monitoring system. The methodology encompasses various aspects, including ensuring seamless server connectivity, specifically focusing on efficient information management and integration of real-world construction data. This foundational work sets the stage for a more in-depth exploration of the diverse management components within the network ecosystem.

Keywords

#LoRaWAN #low-power wide-area networks #network gateway #Industrial Internet of Things #The Things Network #construction industry #communication quality #NB-IoT #LTE-M #LPWAN #Wide area network #Computer science #Context (archaeology) #Network management #Gateway (web page) #Default gateway

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Publication Type Conference paper
Publication Year 2023

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André Miguel de Almeida Marrão Rodrigues
andre@iscac.pt ID: 901B-2039-470F
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