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Connect the Dots: Linking LPWAN (LoRaWAN) devices to Ubidots

Gateways and nodes are not the only participants in the operations of the Internet of Things (IoT). For things to connect in IoT, users must understand the environmental data gathered from LPWAN nodes.

Karanbir Singh

May 20, 2020

5 min read

How To Access LoRaWAN® using Solar Energy

With the help of a renewable source of energy like sunlight, we can make IoT happen and connect everything in the world.

Karanbir Singh

May 2, 2020

5 min read

The Mighty MQTT! What You Should Know About It

MQTT stands for Message Queuing Telemetry Transport and is a machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity protocol for the Internet of Things.

Denitsa Prodanova

Feb 19, 2020

5 min read

LoRaWAN™ vs. the world of IoT!

You know (or you will know after reading this) that there are not 1 or 2 technologies and protocols in the Internet of Things. They all have their strengths and weaknesses and today we will discuss that for the main players in the game.

Vladislav Yordanov

Nov 1, 2019

6 min read

Tips on Getting Started with RAK Commercial Gateway LoRa Server

There is a Built-in LoRa Network Server in the Commercial Gateway line of device. It is perfect for both testing use case scenarios and integration with existing deployments of Nodes and Gateways. We are going to explain its key features and how to configure those.

Ken Yu

Aug 16, 2019

4 min read

How To Successfully Carry Out A LoRaWAN Coverage Test With RAKwireless

The LoRaWAN coverage test is essentially a user based range test, and it provides adequate information on the quality and range of LoRaWAN within a specified area.

Karanbir Singh

Aug 2, 2019

4 min read

How LoRa Can Help You Save The Battery Life of Your IoT Device

A great way to extend the life of IoT devices is with LoRa. In essence, LoRa resonates with how the business case for any IoT device is cool if it comes at low cost, and can effortlessly connect to the cloud from a distance.

Karanbir Singh

Aug 1, 2019

5 min read

Why You Need LoRaWAN | RAK Smart Devices and Home Security

If you are looking to connect better with your home or your devices, then LoRaWAN is what you need. It does not require any additional wiring or building infrastructure, this is particularly useful if you are looking for something to communicate better with your smart home and devices.

Karanbir Singh

Jul 29, 2019

3 min read