The collaboration between leading LPWAN companies and members of the LoRa Alliance® – Semtech, Actility, Arad, and Deviceroy – has resulted in the world’s first commercial implementation and successful interoperability testing of the innovative LoRaWAN relay feature. This groundbreaking development enables the forwarding of LoRaWAN packets from remote, isolated, or hard-to-reach devices through battery-operated relay nodes. This coverage extension is made possible by a cost-effective solution that further reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) of LoRaWAN deployment. The relay feature promises to be a game-changer for LoRaWAN-based use cases such as water, gas, and electricity meters, where stringent service level agreements require cost-efficient and unmatched coverage for all devices within a geographic footprint.
LoRa Alliance drives global adoption of LoRaWAN standard
The LoRa Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the global adoption of the LoRaWAN standard. Its members, including device manufacturers, solution providers, system integrators, and network operators, collaborate within a dynamic ecosystem to enable the interoperability necessary for scaling IoT deployments worldwide across public, private, and hybrid networks. The integration of the relay feature using LoRaWAN as an integral part of the LoRaWAN standard showcases the Alliance’s commitment to advancing and standardizing LoRaWAN-based technology to meet the evolving demands of the IoT landscape.
Semtech, a leading company in LoRa technology, has seamlessly integrated the relay feature into their latest LoRa Basics⢠Modem v4 Stack for end devices and relay nodes. This integration enhances the potential of LoRaWAN to provide cost-effective, exceptional coverage and connectivity in various applications.
Actility integrates LoRaWAN relay feature into ThingPark⢠platforms
Actility, a leading provider of IoT connectivity solutions, has seamlessly integrated the relay feature using LoRaWAN into their renowned ThingPark⢠Wireless and ThingPark⢠Enterprise network platforms, version 7.3. This integration is also available in the free Community Edition of ThingParkâ¢, allowing developers to immediately test their relay implementations using LoRaWAN. For more information, please visit actility.com/relay.
Deviceroy, a key player in the IoT device industry, introduces Aria Relay, a powerful range extender for LoRaWAN. Aria Relay ensures bidirectional connectivity, enabling reliable data flow between remote or isolated devices and their targets, significantly expanding network coverage. To learn more about Aria Relay, visit deviceroy.com/relay.
Semtech, Actility, and Deviceroy have successfully completed interoperability tests, demonstrating the reliability and seamless functionality of the LoRaWAN-based relay feature. These tests have confirmed the ability to establish reliable bidirectional communication with devices that can only be connected through a LoRaWAN-based relay. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of the relay feature in real-world scenarios and its potential to enhance connectivity for a wide range of applications.
Arad, a visionary in water meter solutions, is planning to implement the relay feature using LoRaWAN in its water meter networks. This implementation has the potential to revolutionize utility management and provide unparalleled connectivity even in the most challenging environments. By utilizing LoRaWAN, Arad can extend the range and reliability of its water meter networks, ensuring accurate data collection and efficient utility management. This innovative approach will enable Arad to optimize its operations and provide enhanced services to its customers in the water industry.
LoRaWAN’s Relay Feature Revolutionizes IoT Connectivity
The introduction of the relay feature using LoRaWAN marks a new era of IoT connectivity, revolutionizing the possibilities for a more interconnected future across various industries. By adding battery-powered, easy-to-install relay nodes as network amplifiers, customers can extend the range of existing gateways and networks effectively. These relay nodes can be placed in remote locations or areas with weak signal strength due to long distances or challenging circumstances, enhancing connectivity in previously unreachable areas.
The relay feature using LoRaWAN offers a range of benefits for companies and IoT use cases. It provides a cost-effective way to expand connectivity, ensuring reliable coverage in challenging environments. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructures, allowing businesses to enhance their IoT projects and optimize applications such as water, gas, and electricity metering. Overall, the relay feature using LoRaWAN paves the way for a more efficient and comprehensive IoT network.
