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Connect Your First LoRaWAN Device

Follow this guide to register a gateway, create an application, add an end device, and verify that uplinks are received by the TEKTELIC KONA Core Network Server.

Prerequisites

  • Access to the Network Server Web UI with permissions to manage the required resources.
  • A compatible gateway and its Gateway ID and model.
  • A configured Gateway Group.
  • A compatible LoRaWAN end device and its provisioning credentials.
  • A device model available in the Network Server.

Step 1. Register a gateway

  1. Open Gateway Groups.
  2. Select the group to which the gateway will belong.
  3. Select Manage Gateways.
  4. Click Add Gateway.
  5. Enter the gateway Name, Gateway ID, and Gateway Model.
  6. Select the supported connection option for your deployment, such as UDP or MQTT.
  7. Click Save.

The gateway must also be configured to connect to the Network Server. Follow the corresponding UDP or MQTT gateway onboarding guide.

Step 2. Create an application

  1. Open Applications from the sidebar.
  2. Click Add Application.
  3. Enter a Name (required).
  4. Optionally enter a Description.
  5. Click Save.

Step 3. Register an end device

  1. Open Applications.
  2. Select the application created in Step 2.
  3. Click Manage Devices.
  4. Click Add Device.
  5. Enter the required device information, including its Name, Device EUI, Application EUI, and applicable activation credentials.
  6. Select the Device Model.
  7. For the documented provisioning options, supply either the Application Key or the Owner Token, as applicable to your device and Join Server configuration.
  8. Click Save.

Do not expose device activation keys in screenshots or shared examples.

Step 4. Verify communication

  1. Ensure the gateway is powered on and connected to the Network Server.
  2. Power on or activate the end device according to its manufacturer’s instructions.
  3. Open the registered device in the Network Server.
  4. Review its activity and available uplink information.
  5. Confirm that recent messages appear after the device transmits.

Troubleshooting

Symptom What to check
Gateway is not online Gateway backhaul, server address, connection protocol, and credentials.
Device does not join Device identifiers, activation credentials, device model, region, and gateway coverage.
Device is registered but no uplinks appear Device power, transmission settings, gateway reception, and device activity.
Device cannot be found Search filters, application assignment, customer assignment, and permissions.

Next steps

Once uplinks are visible, configure an HTTP or MQTT integration to forward application data to your external system.