ThinkNode G1 Indoor Gateway For LoRaWAN
USER MANUAL
ThinkNode-G1
Indoor Gateway For LoRaWAN
About ThinkNode-G1
Thank you for selecting the ThinkNode-G1 for your impressive IoT project.
This LoRaWAN indoor gateway is designed to connect to a diverse range of network servers, supporting both WiFi and Ethernet connections, as well as an optional LTE module for 3G/4G cellular network bridging. Utilizing LoRa wireless technology, the G1 gateway enables long-distance data transmission at low data rates.
Part List
- ThinkNode-G1*1
- Power Adapter(12V-2A)*1
- LoRa Antenna(3dBi)*1
Specifications
| Processor | MT7628（MIPS24KEc@580MHz） | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| RAM | DDR2 128MB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | 32M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LoRa Gateway Chip | SX1302（8-Channel） | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LoRa Sensitivity | -125dBm @125K/SF7, -139dBm @125K/SF12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LoRa TX power | Up to 26 dBm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WiFi | Support 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/h | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bluetooth | Dual-mode Bluetooth-BR /EDR+BLE5.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LTE Cat(Optional) | Global Frequency Band（SIM7670） | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ethernet | RJ45 (10M / 100 M) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antenna | LoRa: 3dBi External Antenna, Wi-Fi: Internal Antenna, BLE: Ceramic Antenna | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Antenna Impedance | 50 Ohm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LoRaWAN® Protocol | Supports Class A/Class B/Class C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software（OpenWRT） | Supports Web UI for easy configuration and monitoring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input Voltage | DC 12V-2A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimension | 140*140*39mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 55°C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Installation Method | Wall Mounting | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interface
Note:
- SD and SIM cards are not hot-swappable. Always ensure the gateway is powered off before inserting or removing the SIM or SD card.
- Do not power the gateway without connecting the antenna, as this may damage the radio function.
Indicator
Connection
Quick Start
Step 1. Set up ThinkNode-G1
Connect the antenna, power adapter, and Ethernet cable (not necessary) to the gateway, then turn on the power.
The power LED turns green, then the top indicator flashes green after 15 seconds, indicating startup.
After startup, the gateway’s status indicator turns solid green if connected via Ethernet, or blue while awaiting Wi-Fi setup.
Note:
- Ensure that all antennas are connected before powering the gateway.
- LoRa antennas must be selected based on frequency bands, such as 868MHz or 915MHz; install the appropriate frequency band antenna for your region.
Connect to power, then press and hold the gateway’s setup button for 5 seconds to enter configuration mode. A slow blue flash indicates setup mode is active.
Once in configuration mode, connect to the gateway’s AP and log in to the Luci network configuration interface using a mobile device or a computer/laptop with a wireless network interface, connecting to the gateway AP- “ThinkNode-G1_XXXXXX”.
Connect to the IP address assigned to the gateway via a browser, which defaults to 192.168.1.1. You should see the login window as shown in the figure below. Click to access the URL and log in to the Luci network configuration interface.
Step 2: ThinkNode-G1 Internet Connection Configuration
After entering the Luci interface, begin configuring the gateway’s internet connection.
There are three network configuration modes: WiFi, ETH, and LTE (4G).
(1) Setting up WiFi Connection Mode
- Click “Remove” to delete the previous WiFi hotspot. (Skip this step if you haven’t connected the device before.)
- Click on the “Scan” option to select a new WiFi hotspot, click “Join Network” , enter the WiFi password, and submit.
- Return to the Luci start interface, select the LoRa Gateway in the LoRaWAN dropdown menu to enter the gateway configuration interface.
- Choose the WiFi option.
- Select the LoRa gateway frequency band, choose either 868MHz or 915MHz based on the product.
- Enter the gateway ID, which needs to be registered on the TTN server website.
- Use the default settings for all other configurations.
- Click “Save & Apply”, then exit the Luci website and wait for the gateway to restart.
Note:
1. Quickly press the gateway’s side setup button twice to restart the gateway!
2. Wait until the “WLAN” and “LoRa” green lights illuminate and the middle status light turns solid green on the gateway, confirming successful network configuration and normal operation.
3. The normal operation LED light status is with the WLAN and LoRa indicator lights on, and the middle large status light solid green.
(2) Gateway ETH Internet Connection Configuration
You will need to connect an Ethernet cable to the gateway’s side port, then press and hold the setup button for 5 seconds to connect to the AP and log in to the Luci interface.
Since the WiFi network is not used, there is no need to enter the Network settings for WiFi; this step can be skipped directly. Go to the initial interface’s LoRaWAN dropdown menu and select LoRa Gateway to enter the gateway configuration interface. Choose the ETH connection method, save the settings, exit Luci, and wait for the gateway to restart.
After connecting the Ethernet cable, press and hold the setup button for 5 seconds to put the gateway into configuration mode.
- Log in to the Luci interface, select the LoRa Gateway in the LoRaWAN dropdown menu to enter the gateway configuration interface, and choose the ETH internet connection method.
- Click “Save & Apply”, then exit the Luci website and wait for the gateway to restart. After the restart, if the “WLAN”, “LoRa” indicator lights and the middle status light are solid green, it indicates that the gateway has been set up successfully and is running normally.
(3) Gateway LTE (4G) Internet Connection Configuration
To use the 4G network for internet connection, insert 4G SIM Card into the SIM card slot on the side of the gateway.
Refer to the configuration steps in (1) and (2), in the initial interface of Luci, select the LoRa Gateway in the LoRaWAN dropdown menu to enter the gateway configuration interface, choose the LTE internet connection method, save the settings, exit Luci, and wait for the gateway to restart.
Note:
- When the gateway is using the 4G network and operating normally, the LTE indicator light on the gateway will flash, the LoRa indicator light will be solid, and the status indicator light will be solid.
Specifications
- Model: ThinkNode-G1
- Type: Indoor Gateway for LoRaWAN
- Supported Networks: WiFi, Ethernet, LTE (optional)
- Wireless Technology: LoRa
- Data Transmission: Long-distance at low data rates
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Set up ThinkNode-G1
- Connect the antenna, power adapter, and Ethernet cable (optional) to the gateway.
- Turn on the power. The power LED will turn green.
- After 15 seconds, the top indicator will flash green, indicating startup.
- The status indicator will turn solid green if connected via Ethernet or blue while awaiting Wi-Fi setup.
Step 2: ThinkNode-G1 Internet Connection Configuration
(1) Setting up WiFi Connection Mode
Press and hold the gateway’s setup button for 5 seconds to enter configuration mode. A slow blue flash indicates setup mode is active.
(2) Gateway ETH Internet Connection Configuration
Connect to the gateway’s AP (Access Point) and log in to the Luci network configuration interface using a mobile device or computer/laptop with a wireless network interface, connecting to the gateway AP- ThinkNode-G1_XXXXXX.
(3) Gateway LTE (4G) Internet Connection Configuration
Additional instructions for configuring the LTE connection can be found in the user manual.
Customer Support
If you have any questions, customer support is always standing by.
- info@elecrow.com
- techsupport@elecrow.com
For more technical details, please visit the relevant webpage:
https://www.elecrow.com/thinknode-g1-indoor-8-channels-lorawan-gateway-powered-by-sx1302-chip.html
Manufacturers Address
5th Floor，Fengze Building B，Nanchang Huafeng Industrial Park，Baoan District，
Shenzhen，China.
FAQ
Q: How do I reset the ThinkNode-G1 to factory settings?
A: Press and hold the gateway’s setup button for 20 seconds to trigger a factory reset and software reboot.
Q: What do the different indicator lights on the ThinkNode-G1 mean?
A: The green light indicates normal operation and good internet connection, while the blue light signifies configuration mode.
Refer to the user manual for detailed explanations of other indicator light statuses.
Documents / Resources
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ThinkNode G1 Indoor Gateway For LoRaWAN [pdf] User Manual G1, G1 Indoor Gateway For LoRaWAN, Indoor Gateway For LoRaWAN, Gateway For LoRaWAN, LoRaWAN |
