Shortest route to gateway with integrated nws and NodeRed

[rolf@onethinx.com]

Hello,

I’m looking for an integrated solution with the LoRaWAN network server and the application server (NodeRed) all embedded on one single gateway.

What would be the shortest route (which g/w, minimal installation effort, good examples).

Thanks,
Rolf

[Steve Kovarik]

Hello Rolf

We have many Gateways that meet your requirements.
Different model options vary due to the region they would be used in, North America, Europe or other.
Aside from Ethernet, there are model options with cellular & Wi-Fi backhaul.
Node-Red can be provided and loaded as a custom application on the Gateway.
There are also indoor consumer rated, industrial rated or outdoor IP67 models to choose from.
Below is a link to a lower cost, indoor consumer rated North American model with cellular.
https://www.multitech.com/models/92507560LF

[rolf@onethinx.com]

Thanks!

We only need ethernet in the EU for indoor use. Would the MTCAP-868-001A match?

Also, is the networkserver and Node-red pre-installed on the gateway and if not, is there a guide / examples to get started quickly?

-Rolf

[Steve Kovarik]

I would recommend model MTCAP-868-041A with an external LoRa antenna.
Yes, the LoRa Network Server (LNS) is pre-loaded on the device.
Node-Red can be downloaded from the link below. However the Gateway
hardware limits the Node-Red version to 0.15
MultiTech is depreciating Node-Red from most of our Gateway product line in favor of a Python application that accomplishes the same.

https://webfiles.multitech.com/wireless/NodeRED/

[rolf@onethinx.com]

We already have a node-red application which we want to run and using 0.15 is fine.

Is there a guide for installing NodeRed on the gateway (including configuration, like starting on boot etc.)?

[Steve Kovarik]

When you log into the Gateway select the “Apps” tab.

To install a new Custom app, click Add Custom App:
1. In the App ID field, enter Application ID.
2. In the App Name field, enter Application Name.
3. Click Browse, go to the location of the custom app, and select the file.
4. To install the app, click Install Custom App.

You can use whatever you want for “Application ID” and “Application Name”.
When you click “Install Custom App” please wait and give the Gateway 15 minutes to install the Node-Red Custom Application.

Once installed, the Node-Red Custom Application will always start on boot-up.

[rolf@onethinx.com]

Thanks, that helps a lot!

Will order the MTCAP-868-041A and give it a try

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