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Device Pre-Provisioning via ChirpStack Platform

Overview​

This tutorial systematically guides through the process of configuring LoRa devices via the ChirpStack platform, covering the complete path from obtaining basic parameters to verifying device network onboarding.

1. ChirpStack Platform Operations​

Step 1. Log in to ChirpStack Platform​

Log in to the chirpstack platform to view/register devices (contact Neuron technical support for account credentials)

Select the tenant to which devices need to be added

Neuron Demo is used as an example here. The specific tenant should be determined by the tenant pre-configured for the platform account by Neuron technical support.

Step 2. Configure Device Profiles​

Before adding device configurations, you need to know the device's frequency band and channels:

  1. AS923 is used by default in Hong Kong
  2. CN470 is used by default in mainland China

Note frequency band distinction: Milesight's 470-band gateways and devices are pre-configured with 470_1 by default, which corresponds to CN470 channels 8-15.

2.1 Access Profile Configuration Page​

2.2 Add Profile Information​

  1. Profile name and description
  2. Device frequency band
  3. Device channels (can be ignored for Hong Kong frequency bands)
  4. Use default settings for other parameters

2.3 Enable ClassA or ClassC​

tip

Class A devices automatically enter sleep mode when not in reporting cycles; if reverse control is supported, they only respond to command delivery during reporting windows.
Class C devices do not sleep outside reporting times and support real-time command delivery.

Class A is enabled by default. Typically, battery-powered devices only require Class A.

DC-powered devices require Class C

Step 3. Create Device​

3.1 Access Applications Under Tenant​

This section displays all Applications created by the user under this tenant.

3.2 Access Application Sub-items​

This section displays all devices registered by the user under this Application sub-item.

3.3 Add Device​

Access device addition page

Fill in device information

  1. Device name
  2. Device description
  3. Device DevEUI: Usually printed on the device as its unique identifier
  4. Device profile

Add Application key

Application key is the credential for devices to join the gateway, provided by the manufacturer. Default Milesight Application key
see below

Create device after confirming information is correct

tip

Note: DevEUI cannot be incorrect. It cannot be modified after saving, while other parameters support editing.

Step 4. Verify Device Network Onboarding Status​

After adding the device, verify whether network onboarding is successful. Check the last reported time, activation parameters, or Events options to determine onboarding status.

Data reported - device onboarded

Activation parameters present - device onboarded

Join event and data reporting event present - device onboarded

Onboarding failure:​

Last reported time shows "Never" - device not onboarded

No activation parameters - device not onboarded

No join event - device not onboarded

2. Device Access to Neuron Data Platform​

Refer to LoRaWAN Device Access to register devices on the Neuron platform.