The Internet of Things (IoT) was once hailed as the key to unlocking a smarter future. Tech giants such as Google, Alibaba, and Baidu entered the IoT platform race with massive investments and ambitious visions of building vast digital ecosystems. Yet over time, these giants have exited the stage, raising an important question: why did

1. Protection Level: Indoor vs. Outdoor Suitability For outdoor deployment, outdoor gateways are a must; for protected areas, indoor gateways are sufficient. 2. Deployment Environment & Aesthetic Use indoor gateways for offices, malls, and schools; outdoor gateways for factories, campuses, and farms. 3. Coverage & Signal Penetration Smart cities and agriculture need outdoor gateways, while

LoRaWAN, as a long-range and low-power wireless communication technology, has become a preferred choice for IoT applications such as smart cities, smart agriculture, and industrial monitoring. However, despite its excellent communication capabilities, a successful LoRaWAN network deployment requires careful planning, site testing, and optimization. This guide covers essential aspects of LoRaWAN network planning, including coverage

In many early-stage or simplified LoRaWAN deployments, some gateways integrate the Network Server (NS) directly inside the device. While this approach simplifies setup, it limits scalability, compatibility, and centralized management.Upgrading to a standard LoRaWAN architecture—where end devices send data to gateways, which forward it to an external NS before reaching the application server—can greatly enhance