LoRaWAN gateway configuration
LoRaWAN gateways are visible in the system just like any other device and can be configured in device management.
The device management area can be opened by clicking Devices in the user menu at the top right, provided it has been activated for you.
The LoRaWAN gateways are identifiable by the following icon: 
Click on the desired LoRaWAN device in the device list to go to its configuration page. All relevant information about the device is displayed there.
General
- Device EUI
The device EUI is used to uniquely identify the gateway. You can also find the device EUI on the label on the back of the device.
- Activation Date
The date the device was registered on the system.
- Last Connection
Indicates when the device last connected to the Avelon server.
- Manufacturer
Indicates the device manufacturer.
- Supplier
Indicates the device supplier.
- Order Number
Indicates the order number of the purchased device.
- LoRaWAN Network Provider
Indicates which LoRaWAN network provider the device is currently registered with. To learn how to change your network provider, see LoRaWAN network provider.
- Address
The location address of the device. If you fill in this field, the device will be displayed on the map widget and in the map navigation.
- GPS
If the address input above is insufficient, you can also specify the location of the device using GPS coordinates.
Configuration
- Host or IP Address
The host and IP address of the device.
- Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of the device.
- IMSI
If the device uses a SIM card, you can add the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) that is written on the SIM card, which represents a 15 digit number.
For some gateway models, you can access the gateway interface by following the link on the device page and using the credentials provided. However, your computer must be in same local network and the latest gateway firmware must be installed. Also, any changes you make to the name or location of the gateway on the device page in Avelon Cloud will be automatically synchronized with the device and the network provider (e.g. The Things Network).
Alerting
- Enable Watchdog
Activate the watchdog to be notified if the device does not report in for a longer period of time. This allows you to react in time in the event of a device defect or insufficient transmission power.
Warning
Watchdog alarm tickets cannot be closed until the device sends an acknowledgment that the alarm is gone and that the connection with the server is reestablished. As a result, when trying to close a ticket prior to device acknowledgment, the following error message is displayed: “This ticket cannot be closed. The alarm must be acknowledged by the device first”.
Assign LoRaWAN gateway to a Beetle
When connection to a LoraWAN network provider is not possible or an intranet is preferable, a Beetle can be assigned to a LoRaWAN gateway instead. In this case, the Beetle acts as a LoRa server and takes over communication with the IoT devices.
To assign a LoRaWAN gateway to a Beetle:
On the device page, go to More at the top right and click on Assign to Beetle.
Select the Beetle to which you want to assign the gateway.
Click OK.
The Beetle to which you assigned the gateway will be displayed on the device page, next to Assigned Beetle.
You can always unassign the Beetle from the gateway by following the same steps or register the gateway back to a LoRaWAN network provider. To learn how to change your network provider, see LoRaWAN network provider.
Warning
If you want the gateway to be assigned to a Beetle only and disconnect from the LoRaWAN network provider, the network provider should be changed to None. To learn how to change your network provider, see LoRaWAN network provider.