ThinkLink BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP Integration Guide
Configure ThinkLink TKE/TKG for BACnet/IP and Modbus TCP: field mapping, point lists, network setup, YABE checks and device write verification.
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ThinkLink Edge Deployment: Hardware, Migration and Backup
Plan a ThinkLink Edge deployment with hardware sizing, network ports, online and offline installation, cloud migration, backups and acceptance checks.
ThinkLink Edge · TKE on-premises deploymentRead article ↗
ThinkLink Alarm Rules: Triggers, Severity and Notifications
Configure ThinkLink trigger models, alarm severity and notification groups, with LoRaWAN latency considerations, noise reduction and deployment checks.
ThinkLink alarm rules · trigger modelRead article ↗
LoRaWAN Backhaul: UDP, MQTT and Basic Station Compared
Compare Semtech UDP, MQTT Bridge and Basic Station for LoRaWAN backhaul, including security, downlinks, NAT traversal, deployment and migration.
LoRaWAN backhaul · Semtech UDPRead article ↗
ESP32-S3 vs STM32: Choosing an IoT Gateway MCU
Compare ESP32-S3 and STM32 for IoT gateway designs across compute, memory, connectivity, development tools and cost, with a GD6 design example.
ESP32-S3 · STM32Read article ↗
GD6 Backhaul Selection: Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G?
Choose Ethernet, Wi-Fi or 4G backhaul for a GD6 gateway based on site connectivity, reliability, latency, cost and failover requirements.
GD6 backhaul · EthernetRead article ↗
GD6 LoRaWAN Gateway: Use Cases and Model Selection
Explore GD6 gateway use cases in buildings, industrial sites, prototyping and education, with GD614/GD618 model selection and ThinkLink deployment options.
GD6 selection · smart buildingRead article ↗
GD6 Setup Guide: ThinkLink, ChirpStack and TTN
Set up a GD6 LoRaWAN gateway from installation to ThinkLink, ChirpStack or TTN, including backhaul, frequency settings, OTA updates and troubleshooting.
GD6 deployment · ThinkLinkRead article ↗
GD6 Development Guide: Firmware, APIs and OTA
Build and customize GD6 gateway firmware with PlatformIO and ESP-IDF, covering REST APIs, MQTT configuration, the web interface and OTA updates.
GD6 firmware · ESP-IDFRead article ↗
GD6 Hardware Design: ESP32-S3, SX1302 and Backhaul
Explore GD6 hardware choices, from the ESP32-S3 and concentrator to RF variants, backhaul, power, A/B OTA recovery and configuration storage.
GD6 hardware design · ESP32-S3Read article ↗
GD6 Open-Source LoRaWAN Gateway: Architecture and Setup
Discover the ManThink GD6 open-source indoor LoRaWAN gateway, including hardware architecture, backhaul, regional configuration, web management and deployment.
GD6 · open-source LoRaWAN gatewayRead article ↗
Semtech and LoRa: Acquisition, Licensing and Ecosystem
Trace LoRa ecosystem development after Semtech acquired Cycleo, including LoRa and LoRaWAN boundaries, licensing and implications for device and platform vendors.
Semtech · LoRa patentsRead article ↗