LONG-RANGE-WAN
FUNDAMENTALS
Long-Range and Long-Range-WAN Overview Long-Range is the physical (PHY) layer, the wireless modulation used to create the long-range communication link. LoRa® is created by Semtech. The name, LoRa®, is a reference to long-range. Long-Range-WAN is an open networking protocol that delivers secure bi-directional (downlink and uplink) communication, mobility, and localization services standardized and maintained by the LoRa Alliance®.
- Long Range
- Low power consumption
- Licence free spectrum
- Indoor coverage
- Private and public deployment options
- End to End Security
- Geolocation (Network can determine the device location)
Both Long-Range and Long-Range-WAN are legally protected designations and the use of the logos is not permitted without further approval. Permission from Semtech is required for the use of the Long-Range logo. This can be applied for free of charge if a Semtech chipset is used. Long-Range-WAN is protected by the LoRa Alliance®. Use of this logo requires membership. Membership levels (yearly costs): Institutional($0), Adopter (Start-Up) ($3k), Adopter($6k), Contributor($20k), Sponsor ($50k). Source: www.semtech.com/lora; www.lora-alliance.org
Long-Range-WAN International useable frequencies
There are different models for connecting end devices to a long-range-WAN network – private network, public network and hybrid network.
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