I. QUICK GUIDE
1.1 Introduction
PineX is an industrial-grade outdoor LoRaWAN® Gateway, designed to operate reliably in the harshest environments—from scorching deserts to freezing Arctic conditions, and even hurricane-force winds up to 200 km/h. With IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof protection, an extended temperature range of -40°C to +70°C, and Dual LoRa Antennas for extended coverage, PineX ensures uninterrupted, long-range connectivity even in extreme weather conditions. Supporting all global LoRaWAN frequency bands, PineX integrates a built-in Network Server, Node-RED, and VPN security, enabling fast, cost-efficient, and secure IoT deployments. Designed for Smart Cities, Industrial Facilities, Smart Agriculture, and remote IoT applications, PineX is the ultimate rugged, high-performance LoRaWAN Gateway for mission-critical operations.
1.2 Application Notes
For Applications
Ambient Air Quality Monitor, Indoor Air Quality Monitor, Gas Analyzing, Warehouse Monitoring, Gas Leakage Detection
Notes
When selecting a LoRaWAN gateway, it is essential to choose the correct frequency band based on your region (e.g., 920–925 MHz or 863–870 MHz depending on local regulations). Ensure the gateway supports suitable network connectivity options such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or 4G/LTE, depending on the availability and reliability of internet access at the installation site. Also, consider whether the deployment is indoor or outdoor. The indoor gateways are compact and economy, while outdoor gateways should be weatherproof (e.g., IP67-rated) and capable of wider coverage. Choosing the right version ensures stable performance and long-term reliability.
1.3 What's in the Package?
1.3.1 Advanced version
The package includes:
01 x LoraWAN PINEX Gateway
02 x Lora Antenna
01 x Cellular & GPS module (optional)
01 x Power Adapter
01 x Converter cable
01 x PoE Injector
01 x Mounting Accessories
1.3.2 Economy version
The package includes:
01 x LoraWAN PINEX Gateway
01 x Lora Antenna
01 x WiFi Antenna (optional)
01 x Power Adapter
01 x Converter cable
01 x PoE Injector
01 x Mounting Accessories
1.4 Product Overview
- LED Functions
LED Functions | Constant | Flashing | Off |
Power | Power On | None | OFF |
Network | Initializing, High network traffic | Internet Available | Disconnected |
LoRa | LoRa Working | Initializing | LoRa Not Working |
Some configuration such as Packet Forwarder settings, VPN settings, WAN settings will be restored to factory defaults when reset process completely taken.
Use a pointed stick to poke the button inside the hole and hold for 5 seconds. The gateway will automatically perform reset process. The whole process will take a few minutes.
Reset the device only when absolutely necessary
- Function switch
The switch have to be in Run position in normal operation. Boost mode uses for firmware update.
- Jumpers
There are four jumpers. Default position of four is connecting port 1 and 2.
Only change the jumper position when the gateway doesn't support PoE+ source 802.3at but you want to power the gateway through ethernet cable as the below diagram.
To power the gateway through Ethernet cable as the above diagram, four jumpers have to change to connecting port 2 and port 3 as below
It is only applied for the gateway version that doesn't support PoE+ source 802.3at
1.5 Power Supply
There are two ways to power the PineX Gateway. It is recommended to use the included power adapter ( 12VDC@2A) to power the gateway.
- Power the PineX gateway through the M12 Port
- Power the PineX gateway via Ethernet port
If the gateway does not support PoE+ (802.3at), but you want to power it through the Ethernet cable, the jumpers must be changed as instructed in the "Jumpers" section of 1.4 Product Overview.
Ensure that you understand the principle before powering the device in this way.
1.6 Guide for Quick Test
Startup the LoraWAN Gateway through the following steps
Step 1: Install the antenna of the LoRaWAN Gateway
Install the Lora antenna and WiFi antenna (optional) in the correct position. Make sure the antenna and Gateway are tightly connected.
Step 2 :Use the screw driver to remove the three screws, then open the gateway cover.
Step 3: Connect the Ethernet cable to the Gateway
Connect the Ethernet cable into LAN port.
Step 4: Close the gateway's cover, then use the screw driver to lock the 3 screws.
Step 5: Install the SIM card to Cellular module (optional)
- Use the screw driver to remove the screw in the module, then carefully open the cap
- Insert the SIM card into the slot, pay attention to the direction of the Sim card
Step 6: Install the Cellular module to the gateway (optional)
- Install the connection protection accessories
Step 7 : Power up the Gateway through M12 port
Step 8 : Access Gateway'sGUI
By default, the gateway is configured to use DHCP. Therefore, it must be connected to a network with an active DHCP server in order to access the Web GUI.
If the gateway is to be used in a static IP network without DHCP, it must firstly be connected to another active DHCP server to access the configuration interface to configure static IP for the gateway. Once the initial configuration is complete, the gateway can then be moved to the static IP network. Details of static IP configuration for the gateway are in sub-section of WAN SETTINGS in section of 2.2.6.2 Network WAN configuration
In some company with strict IT regulations, the gateway MAC address must be added to company network white list for proper connection.
- Use a computer to connect to the network that the gateway is connected. The computer can connect to that network via WiFi or Ethernet.
- Use the IP scanning software to find the IP address of the gateway based on its Mac address that can be found on the back label.
Access this link to get a free IP scanning software on the internet
- Enter the IP address of the gateway in the web browser to access the configuration interface.
Must add port 4050 after the IP address. For example, If the IP address of the Gateway is 192.168.1.21 , you have to enter 192.168.1.21:4050 in web browser, then the GUI will be displayed.
The default username is admin and default password is public. Please check updated username and password on the gateway label.
After login successfully, the general information of the gateway will be display at general information tab.
Step 9: Lora Settings
Package Forwarder
Select Packet Forwarder in the left menu, then choose Gateway Info. This page is for setting up the LoRa configuration including Channel Plan, Gateway ID, Server Address, Server Uplink Port, Server Downlink Port, Keep-Alive Interval, Statistics Display Interval, and Push Timeout
Need to properly configure the Server Address, Server Uplink Port, and Server Downlink Port fields. These information depend on the Network server.
Choose the channel plan for the gateway, then choose the Apply button at the bottom right to save the current configuration.
Parameter name | Description | Default value |
Channel Plan | The region refers to the specific geographical area where the gateway operates, following the LoRaWAN Regional Parameters defined by the LoRa Alliance | EU868 |
Gateway ID | The Gateway ID (also known as DevEUI) is a unique identifier assigned to a LoRaWAN gateway. | Unique value |
Server Address | The server address in a LoRaWAN gateway refers to the network server’s IP address or domain name that the gateway connects to for data transmission and management | localhost |
Server Uplink Port | The server uplink port in a LoRaWAN gateway refers to the port number used to send uplink packets | 1680 |
Server Downlink Port | The server downlink port in a LoRaWAN gateway is the port number used for receiving downlink packets | 1680 |
Keep alive interval | The keep-alive interval is the time interval at which a LoRaWAN gateway sends periodic status messages (heartbeats) to the network server to indicate that it is active and connected. | 30 |
Watcher
- Packet Forwarder:
- Interval: Interval for checking the system log to verify successful uplink to the network server.
- Packet Forwarder Reset Threshold: Number of consecutive uplink failures before resetting the packet forwarder
- Gateway Reboot Threshold: Number of packet forwarder resets before resetting the gateway.
Step 10: Network WAN configuration
This category shows current WAN settings. This category is further divided into three sectors: WAN Status, Data Statistics and WAN Settings.
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WAN Status
The current network status will be shown on this page.
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WAN Statistics
Statistics on the gateway's used data capacity are shown in this section
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WAN Settings
Daviteq Gateway supports internet connectivity via both Ethernet , Wi-Fi (optional) or Cellular (optional).
The default Ethernet mode is DHCP.
- Follow the steps below to set up the Ethernet network to static mode.
Step 1: In the Network section, select WAN.
Step 2: Click on the WAN Settings tab at the top.
Step 3: In the Configuration field, select Ethernet WAN
Step 4: Enter the Ethernet WAN information, including WAN Type, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS server
Step 5: Click the Apply button to save and apply the new configuration.
- Follow the steps below to set up the Wi-Fi network for the gateway:
Step 1: In the Network section, select WAN.
Step 2: Click on the WAN Settings tab at the top.
Step 3: In the Configuration field, select Wi-Fi.
Step 4: Enter the Wi-Fi information, including SSID (Wi-Fi name), Password, and Wi-Fi Type (default: DHCP Client).
Step 5: Click the Apply button to save and apply the new configuration.
- Follow the steps below to set up the Cellular network for the gateway:
Step 1: In the Network section, select WAN.
Step 2: Click on the WAN Settings tab at the top.
Step 3: In the Configuration field, select 3G/4G LTE
Step 4: Enter the 3G/4G LTE information, including APN, Username, Password, and Authentication Method (base on the SIM card provider).
Step 5: Click the Apply button to save and apply the new configuration.
- Follow the steps below to set up network priority
The metric in routing determines the priority of a network route. A lower metric value means higher priority when multiple routes to the same destination exist. For example, 100 is higher priority than 101.
Step 1: In the Network section, select WAN.
Step 2: Click on the Metric settings tab at the top.
Step 3: Enter the the metric factor for available network.
Step 4: Click the Apply button to save and apply the new configuration.
1.7 Gateway Communication
To give an example, please follow the instructions in this link to add LoraWAN gateway to The things Stack network server
1.8 Default Communication
Configuration | Default value |
Time zone | UTC |
LoRaWAN Frequency plan | EU868 |
Network Server host | localhost |
NS uplink port | 1700 |
NS downlink port | 1700 |
Network Server Settings description | OFF |
NS integration descriptions | OFF |
NodeRED Settings descriptions | OFF |
IP forwarding | OFF |
WAN Ethernet Settings | DHCP Client |
VPN setting | OFF |
Ethernet Interface Metric | 100 |
3G/4G LTE Interface Metric | 101 |
WIFI Interface Metric | DISABLED |
Lora Watcher Service | ENABLE |
Packet Forwarder Interval | 15 |
Packet Forwarder Reset Threshold | 20 |
Gateway Reboot Threshold | 5 |
1.9 Installation and Wiring
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Economy version
Step 1: Select the installation location. The surface must be flat.
Step 2: Based on the dimensions of the gateway's base, drill four holes into the wall. Then, insert wall anchors into the drilled holes.
Step 3: Use screws to secure the gateway onto the drilled surface.
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Advanced version
There are two methods for mounting the gateway
1. Mount the gateway to the steel pole with a hose clamp
2. Attach the bracket to the wall, then mount the gateway on the bracket.
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