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Introduction to KONA Core Network Server

TEKTELIC KONA Core Network Server provides tools for managing LoRaWAN network resources and device communications.

Core components

Component Purpose
Gateway Receives LoRaWAN radio traffic from end devices and forwards it to the Network Server.
Gateway Group Organizes gateways for management and assignment.
Application Groups end devices and provides the context for application-level integrations.
End Device A LoRaWAN sensor, tracker, or other connected device registered with the Network Server.
Integration Connects application data flows to an external service, for example using HTTP or MQTT.
Data Converter Processes application payload data for supported integrations.

Typical data flow

  1. An end device transmits a LoRaWAN uplink.
  2. One or more gateways receive the radio message and forward it to the Network Server.
  3. The Network Server processes the message and associates it with the registered device and application.
  4. A configured integration can deliver application data to an external system.

Before you begin

You need access to a KONA Core Network Server deployment, an account with the appropriate permissions, a compatible gateway, and a LoRaWAN end device with its provisioning information.