ThinkNode G3 LoRaWAN Gateway User Manual

Device Parts

The ThinkNode G3 LoRaWAN Gateway consists of the following parts:

• 1. Reload Button
• 2. Type-C Port: 5V/1A
• 3. Ethernet Port: Supports 10Mbps/100Mbps
• 4. SIM Card Socket: Available on the 4G Version
• 5. LINK Status LED
• 6. LoRa Status LED
• 7. PWR Status LED
• 8. LoRa Antenna
• 9. 4G Antenna: Optional

Product LED Status:

1. When the device is powered on, the red LED remains solid.
2. During data transmission, the blue LED blinks.
3. After the device is connected to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the green LED remains solid.

Parts List:

• ThinkNode-G3 x1
• Base x1
• LoRa antenna x1
• 4G antenna (Only 4G Version) x1
• USB-A to USB-C data cable x1
• Screw x3
• User Manual x1

Wi-Fi Setup Steps

1. Power on the device. Press and hold the Reload button for 5 seconds, then release. The device will enter the gateway configuration mode, and the green LED (LINK) will blink. Connect a computer to the gateway's Wi-Fi network (ThinkNode-G3_xxxxxx) using the password: 88888888.
2. Open a browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1 to access the gateway configuration page. Configure the following settings:
   • NET MODE: WIFI
   • WIFI SSID: Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to (non-5GHz Wi-Fi network).
   • WIFI PASS: Enter the password for the Wi-Fi network.
   • Gateway ID: xxxxxxffffexxXXX
   • SERVER ADDR: eu1.cloud.thethings.network (default)
   • SERVER PORT: 1700 (default)
   • REGION: EU868/US915/AU915 (Select according to the actual frequency band).
   • CHANNEL: Choose according to the frequency of the connected device.
   • SF: Choose according to the frequency of the connected device.
   • TIME ZONE: UTC
3. Click Submit to save the configuration settings. The gateway will automatically reboot, and the green LED (LINK) will turn off temporarily before remaining solid.

Ethernet Setup Steps

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the device and power it on. Press and hold the Reload button for 5 seconds, then release. The device will enter the gateway configuration mode, and the green LED (LINK) will blink. Connect a computer to the gateway's Wi-Fi network (ThinkNode-G3_xxxxxx) using the password: 88888888.
2. Open a browser and navigate to 192.168.4.1 to access the gateway configuration page. Configure the following settings:
   • NET MODE: NET
   • WIFI SSID: (Leave blank for Ethernet mode)
   • WIFI PASS: (Leave blank for Ethernet mode)
   • Gateway ID: xxxxxxffffexxXX
   • SERVER ADDR: eu1.cloud.thethings.network (default)
   • SERVER PORT: 1700 (default)
   • REGION: EU868/US915/AU915 (Select according to the actual frequency band).
   • CHANNEL: Choose according to the frequency of the connected device.
   • SF: Choose according to the frequency of the connected device.
   • TIME ZONE: UTC
3. Click Submit to save the configuration settings. The gateway will automatically reboot, and the green LED (LINK) will turn off temporarily before remaining solid.

Base Installation Steps

1. Secure the base to the wall or other target installation area using screws.
2. Align the bottom slots of the ThinkNode-G3 with the mounting pegs on the base.
3. Rotate the ThinkNode-G3 clockwise until it locks securely into position.

Main Specifications