The network
IoT NETWORKS ARE LIKE NO OTHER
LoRaWAN network architecture is deployed in a star-of-stars topology in which gateways relay messages between end-devices and a central network server. The gateways are connected to the network server via standard IP connections and act as a transparent bridge, simply converting RF packets to IP packets and vice versa. The wireless communication takes advantage of the Long Range characteristics of the LoRa physical layer, allowing a single-hop link between the end-device and one or many gateways. All modes are capable of bi-directional communication, and there is support for multicast addressing groups to make efficient use of spectrum during tasks such as Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) upgrades or other mass distribution messages.
The specification defines the device-to-infrastructure (LoRa®) physical layer parameters & (LoRaWAN) protocol and so provides seamless interoperability between manufacturers, as demonstrated via the device certification program.
While the specification defines the technical implementation, it does not define any commercial model or type of deployment (public, shared, private, enterprise) and so offers the industry the freedom to innovate and differentiate how it is used.
The LoRaWAN specification is developed and maintained by the LoRa Alliance: an open association of collaborating members. Ref:
How does it work?
netstartr utilises this latest generation IoT network, LoraWAN, delivered by netstartr IoT Connect. Backed by the global LoRA Alliance, netstartr IoT Connect is the largest deployment of the latest generation open architecture Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) in Africa. Designed from the ground up – with low power, long range and low cost as cornerstones – netstartr IoT Connect is connecting the continent’s devices.
This network is ideal for power-constrained devices distributed over large geographical areas, and those that have no power availability. For applications requiring long range, low data throughput, netstartr IoT solutions offers ubiquitous coverage of GSM/3G, with the low device cost and long battery life of short-range wireless solutions.
Essentially, netstartr bridges the gap between all mobile technologies.
Enabling the interconnection of all smart devices; enabling you to ‘Internet Everything’.
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Most traditional digital sensors have almost everything they need to become smarter. netstartr IoT Connect allows unconnected devices to join the network utilising inexpensive hardware, with all of the benefits of long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. Our ready-to-go infrastructure enables battery powered end-points to carry on working for years – not days or weeks.
Optimised for the Internet of Things, where high data bandwidth is usually less important than communication range, battery life or cost, netstartr IoT Connect can communicate with devices at a range of up to 15km, using transmission power comparable to the gate remote on your keychain.
Whatever the location of assets, sensors and devices – rural or urban – netstartr IoT Connect ensures they are connected, even in harsh environments.
By addressing the entire IoT market, including the municipal, industrial, enterprise and consumer sectors, netstartr IoT Connect offers wide coverage and competitive pricing, providing the lowest total cost of ownership to users and solution providers. Most traditional digital sensors have almost everything they need to become smarter. netstartr IoT Connect allows unconnected devices to join the network utilising inexpensive hardware, with all of the benefits of long-range, low-power IoT connectivity. Our ready-to-go infrastructure enables battery powered end-points to carry on working for years – not days or weeks.
Optimised for the Internet of Things, where high data bandwidth is usually less important than communication range, battery life or cost, netstartr IoT Connect can communicate with devices at a range of up to 15km, using transmission power comparable to the gate remote on your keychain.
Whatever the location of assets, sensors and devices – rural or urban – netstartr IoT Connect ensures they are connected, even in harsh environments.
By addressing the entire IoT market, including the municipal, industrial, enterprise and consumer sectors, netstartr IoT Connect offers wide coverage and competitive pricing, providing the lowest total cost of ownership to users and solution providers.
Guaranteed Security
Offering end-to-end network security, netstartr IoT Connect ensures all data is safeguarded. All transmissions within the network are secured through authentication and encryption on both the network and application layers, and all TCP/IP network traffic is secured through encrypted transport layer security (TLS). Because security can only be achieved when secure devices are connected to a secure server over a secure network, netstartr IoT Connect was designed to offer the highest levels of defense, protecting your data, devices and network from being compromised.
