A LoRa gateway that supports LoRaWAN on the 868MHz channel is required to connect the BEEP base to The Things Network (TTN).
The current version of BEEP base ships with a LoRa-radio chip (RFM96) which can only connect on the 868MHz frequency band that is used in Europe: different frequency bands are used in regions outside of Europe and the BEEP base will not be able to connect to The Things Network in those regions.
The two requirements for a LoRa gateway are:
- An internet connection to connect the gateway to The Things Network
- A 868MHz radio
When choosing a LoRa gateway, please consider the following:
What kind of internet connection is available?
Wired (ethernet)
WiFi
3/4G
What kind of power supply do I have?
220v
Solar panels and/or battery
Where will I place the gateway?
Inside
Outside (the gateway needs to have at least an IP44 waterproof rating)
What range do I need to cover?
Inside gateways have less range and coverage than outside gateways.
The Things Network has published a list with available gateways that work on their network. From this list we have made a shortlist for you to compare. These are not the only options, and they are not ranged from best to worst, since it depends on your situation which is the most suitable option. For the whole list, see: https://www.thethingsindustries.com/docs/gateways/
Would you like to add a gateway to the list, please let us know.
Gateways compatible with BEEP base
Name | Suitable for outside use | Connection | More information | Ready to use | Compatible with BEEP base | Price |
The Things Indoor Gateway | No (outdoor enclosure not included) | Wifi | Yes | Yes | ||
The Things Outdoor Gateway | Yes | 4G, POE | Yes | Yes | ||
RAK2245 Pi Hat | No (outdoor enclosure not included) | 4G*,UTP, Wifi ** | No** | Yes | € 120,- | |
Dragino LG308 LoRaWAN Gateway | No (outdoor enclosure not included) | 4G*,UTP, Wifi | Yes | Yes | ||
LPS8 Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway | No (outdoor enclosure not included) | UTP, Wifi | Yes | Yes | ||
| Dragino DLOS8 | Yes | 4G***, Wifi, LAN | Link | Yes | Yes | € 362,94 |
Milesight SG50 Ultra Low Power Autonomous Solar Gateway (EU868) | Yes | 4G, Wifi | Link | Yes | Yes | €995,53 |
* need external 4G dongle
** need extra hardware to use this device
*** is available with 4G option
Gateways NOT compatible with BEEP base
All single/dual-channel gateways are incompatible with The Things Network and therefore cannot be used with a BEEP base
Name | Suitable for outside use | Connection | More information | Ready to use | Compatible with BEEP base | Price |
Dragino LG01-P/LG01-S/OLG01 | No | 4G*,UTP, Wifi | Yes | No | ||
Dragino Outdoor Dual Channel LoRa gateway | Yes | UTP, Wifi | Yes | No |