scanning available LoRa device nearby

[Louis Croisez]

Hello,
I would imagine to execute some script on my Multitech Conduit LoRa gateway,
to scan for all available devices nearby, to facilitate the installation.

Is it even possible, and which information could be retrieved from the network, without/with giving cryptographic information to the script ?

[Jason Reiss]

The gateway can receive any lora packets sent on the configured frequencies.

If the lora packets employ the LoRaWAN protocol the payload will be encrypted, no information can be retrieved.

Only the payload header is available un-encrypted, it contains the network DevAddr, frame control and counter bytes, and optional mac commands.

Have a look at the protocol specification for more details.
You can request a copy at https://www.lora-alliance.org/lorawan-for-developers

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