Note: The procedure below describes how to activate your LoRa device on The Things Network (TTN).
Over-the-Air Activation (OTAA) is the preferred and most secure way to connect with The Things Network. Devices perform a join-procedure with the network, during which a dynamic DevAddr is assigned and security keys are negotiated with the device.
- Open the lid of your Evvos device, connect the battery and wait a few seconds until the LED stops flashing.
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Start HyperTerminal-like application on your computer – e.g. Putty (Windows PC) or Serial (MAC)
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Connect the device to your computer using the supplied USB cable. The LED will turn on (green). Click Connect/Start Session.
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Type 4 and press Enter to select option [4] Device info in your HyperTerminal-like application.
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Login to your account in TTN and click your profile (upper right corner) and select Console.
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Click Applications and then click your application.
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Click Register device in the Devices section.
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Provide a name for your device in the Device ID text box.
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Copy DEVEUI, paste it the Device EUI text box in TTN and click Register.
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Click the eye icon in the App Key text box to see your App Key
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Select your Terminal window and hit Enter to return to the main menu.
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Type 7 and press Enter to select option [7] AT command interpreter.
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Continue? (y/n): Type y and press Enter.
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At the Enter AT command: prompt type AT+APPKEY=1234456789ABCDEF123456789ABCDEF1 where 1234456789ABCDEF123456789ABCDEF1 is your 16-byte AppKey from TTN. Press Enter.
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Response: +OK
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Type AT+APPKEY? and press enter to ensure your device has the correct AppKey stored.
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Response: +OK=<16-byte AppKey>
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Close your terminal application and disconnect the cable.
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Turn ON your device using the magnet supplied by Evvos.