# Generic Node

**URL:** https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/c/nodes/generic-node/88.md

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## [Generic Node](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node/43013)

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**Author:** [@bluejedi](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bluejedi)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [October 12, 2022, 12:24pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node/43013 "2022-10-12T12:24:43Z")

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Main topic for the Generic Node Generic Node Sensor Edition (GNSE) Generic Node Tracking Edition (GNTE) The Generic Node SE is currently in beta testing. A select…

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## [About the Generic Node category](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/about-the-generic-node-category/21943)

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**Author:** [@wienkegiezeman](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/wienkegiezeman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 29, 2019, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/about-the-generic-node-category/21943 "2019-01-29T19:30:22Z")

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Use this category for questions and feedback about The Things Industries Generic Node. For more information about the Generic Node see: Generic Node To be clear: this category is not mentioned for questions about nodes…

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## [ESP32 & SX1262 Radio - working?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/esp32-sx1262-radio-working/73111)

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**Author:** [@PeterH61](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/PeterH61)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/esp32-sx1262-radio-working/73111 "2026-03-25T17:43:10Z")

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I’ve been running an ESP8266 and SX1276 for my greenhouse data for two years now (OTAA). I now need to switch to an ESP32 (more I/Os) and an SX1262. Has anyone already got this pair working under the Arduino IDE Radiol…

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## [GN: Unix Timestamp Synchronization](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gn-unix-timestamp-synchronization/71986)

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**Author:** [@josh\_hslu](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/josh_hslu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/gn-unix-timestamp-synchronization/71986 "2025-08-18T12:25:32Z")

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I’d like to update the timestamp on the Generic Node (GN). The goal is for the gateway to send a Unix timestamp to the GN, which would then store it in non-volatile memory. However, updating the GN’s local time isn’t st…

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## [Significant Discrepancy in LoRa Device Current Consumption (SX1261 and generic node)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/significant-discrepancy-in-lora-device-current-consumption-sx1261-and-generic-node/71537)

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**Author:** [@josh\_hslu](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/josh_hslu)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 9:13am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/significant-discrepancy-in-lora-device-current-consumption-sx1261-and-generic-node/71537 "2025-06-17T09:13:23Z")

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Hi, During power profiling, I discovered a surprising difference in current consumption between two LoRa devices: the generic node and a custom board (NUCLEO-L073RZ paired with the SX1261). The custom board uses the NU…

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## [SX1262+LoraMac-Node, wrong frequency?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/sx1262-loramac-node-wrong-frequency/69737)

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**Author:** [@bruno\_aa](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bruno_aa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/sx1262-loramac-node-wrong-frequency/69737 "2024-12-26T15:04:51Z")

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Hi, I’m using a relatively old version of Loramac-node (4.4.7) with this board review that I’ve made with SX1262, it was working fine with the older revision using the SX1272, but I cannot get a single packet to TTN wit…

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## [Build out a LoRaWAN with RPi edge nodes and Gateways?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/build-out-a-lorawan-with-rpi-edge-nodes-and-gateways/69661)

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**Author:** [@bschuhma](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bschuhma)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/build-out-a-lorawan-with-rpi-edge-nodes-and-gateways/69661 "2024-11-07T17:15:15Z")

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I’m new to LoRaWAN - reading everything I can… :slight\_smile: The duty cycle is a problem for me in the sub GHz range, so I need to build out a 2.4 GHz deployment. I need to connect an SX1280 to an RPi to build an edg…

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## [TTN cant receive any messages](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ttn-cant-receive-any-messages/69182)

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**Author:** [@ismailgunes](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/ismailgunes)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 12, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/ttn-cant-receive-any-messages/69182 "2024-09-12T12:20:56Z")

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Hi, Im using stm32L series and Rfm95. Region EU868 SF12 BW:125 Device send Join messages succesfully. I uploaded below TTN live data messages. But cant receive any join accept messages. I assume TTN does not send…

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## [Can't connect to the TTN](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-to-the-ttn/68950)

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**Author:** [@dneubern](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/dneubern)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cant-connect-to-the-ttn/68950 "2024-08-19T16:12:48Z")

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Hello all, I’m using a Waveshare ESP32-S3 connected to a Seeed Grove Wio-E5 and I’m trying to connect to my End Device, but I can’t seem to make it work. I’m located in Europe (berlin) and there are 2 gateways near me, …

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## [Connecting RYLR993 sensor to TTN](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/connecting-rylr993-sensor-to-ttn/68102)

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**Author:** [@croyant](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/croyant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/connecting-rylr993-sensor-to-ttn/68102 "2024-06-01T08:35:28Z")

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Hello everyone, I’m working on a project using the RYLR993 LoRa module, and I’m trying to connect it to The Things Network (TTN). I’ve configured the device using the provided AT commands, but I keep encountering a “MIC…

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## [Troubleshooting E5 Dev board join connection issues](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/troubleshooting-e5-dev-board-join-connection-issues/67566)

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**Author:** [@gak0](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/gak0)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 10:24am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/troubleshooting-e5-dev-board-join-connection-issues/67566 "2024-04-19T10:24:26Z")

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EDIT/TLDR: The Milesight UG63 v2 gateway has problems with syncing time and can’t schedule down packets correctly. It also seems to not even allow firmware updates. I’m returning it. I’m new to LoRaWAN and got some hard…

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## [Accelerometer downlink activation](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/accelerometer-downlink-activation/66348)

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**Author:** [@CNA](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/CNA)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 8:36am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/accelerometer-downlink-activation/66348 "2024-01-23T08:36:44Z")

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Hello all, I can’t seem to access accelerometer data on the Generic Node. Anytime I try send the downlink message on Fport 03 as per the page it doesn;t work. I’ve tried pressing the button and then pressing sending t…

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## [Create my owm design inspired by generic node se](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/create-my-owm-design-inspired-by-generic-node-se/63020)

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**Author:** [@simon1](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/simon1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/create-my-owm-design-inspired-by-generic-node-se/63020 "2024-01-18T07:20:17Z")

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HI all, I would like to create my own design of Generic node se. I read this post and in the idea I would like to do almost the same thing. I want to keep antenna part. Just remove RFO\_LP part. What i would like to do …

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## [Tenant with ID ttN error](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/tenant-with-id-ttn-error/66340)

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**Author:** [@CNA](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/CNA)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/tenant-with-id-ttn-error/66340 "2024-01-15T10:09:10Z")

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Hello all, Following the instructions as per the quick start on the Generic Node page. I already have a number of devices registered to the application I’m registering this node under but am suddenly getting this error…

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## [Cannot receive downlinks when device sends uplink at high DR](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cannot-receive-downlinks-when-device-sends-uplink-at-high-dr/65623)

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**Author:** [@lorafreger](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/lorafreger)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/cannot-receive-downlinks-when-device-sends-uplink-at-high-dr/65623 "2023-11-20T13:23:21Z")

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Hi all I am using stm32 and LoRaMaC for end node in region US915. I can successfully receive downlink messages when the end node is configured to used low datarate (DR1, DR2), but I cannot receive any user-defined down…

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## [Downlinks error // Payload must be a complete hex value](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/downlinks-error-payload-must-be-a-complete-hex-value/65377)

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**Author:** [@CNA](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/CNA)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/downlinks-error-payload-must-be-a-complete-hex-value/65377 "2023-11-02T21:46:44Z")

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Hi all, I’m trying to reconfigure the Generic Nodes sending rate as per the instructions here however when I enter this value into the Payload section of the Downlink part of the device’s Messaging tab I get the error: …

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## [Can not add Generic Node SE in Cloud](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/can-not-add-generic-node-se-in-cloud/63652)

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**Author:** [@wkh-mail-de](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/wkh-mail-de)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/can-not-add-generic-node-se-in-cloud/63652 "2023-07-31T10:29:05Z")

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I am a totally newbie trying to get the original Generic Node SE out of the box running. (1) Is it possible that the on the node printed QR Code contains a wrong DevEUI? QR code and gateway protocol are showing differ…

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## [Seeeduino LoRaWan /GPS (RHF76-052AM)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/seeeduino-lorawan-gps-rhf76-052am/62711)

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**Author:** [@olivier\_charade](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/olivier_charade)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2023, 11:41am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/seeeduino-lorawan-gps-rhf76-052am/62711 "2023-04-24T11:41:36Z")

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Hi, I used this board as an end device with my own gateway. I am trying now to get it connected through a gateway I found on a TTN map. As I cannot see any data coming through (it is just an “Hello World” for now), I w…

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## [Generic Node Sensor Edition with SIGFOX (STM32WL55)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-sensor-edition-with-sigfox-stm32wl55/61928)

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**Author:** [@iarakis](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/iarakis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-sensor-edition-with-sigfox-stm32wl55/61928 "2023-03-13T17:32:36Z")

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Hi, I wanted to know if it would be possible to use Sigofx with current Generic Node Sensor Edition.

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## [Generic Node join-request / join-accept loop during sensors\_loawan demo](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-join-request-join-accept-loop-during-sensors-loawan-demo/61818)

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**Author:** [@mcvoltaic](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/mcvoltaic)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-join-request-join-accept-loop-during-sensors-loawan-demo/61818 "2023-03-10T21:32:27Z")

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I recently received 2 GNSE’s in the US and have been trying to get them connected to the LoRa Network. I have created a test app on the things stack and claimed the nodes. The node model and frequency can be found below…

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## [Generic Node Stealth Community](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-stealth-community/42377)

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**Author:** [@wienkegiezeman](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/wienkegiezeman)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 9:12am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/generic-node-stealth-community/42377 "2023-02-22T09:12:02Z")

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We will be launching a new product at The Things Conference. Our mission with this project is to set a new standard for the next generation of LoRa products. We tried to do a version before but that did not make it in to…

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## [Claiming Generic Node SE via QR](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/claiming-generic-node-se-via-qr/58938)

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**Author:** [@alpu](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/alpu)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/claiming-generic-node-se-via-qr/58938 "2023-02-21T19:05:44Z")

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As a happy fresh GNSE owner I tried to claim the device (as instructed) via the dedicated host Generic Node Device Claiming Server following the instructions at Claim a Device | The Things Stack for LoRaWAN After regi…

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## [Schedule data downlink for tramission on Gateway Server issue](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/schedule-data-downlink-for-tramission-on-gateway-server-issue/60074)

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**Author:** [@tiennm](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/tiennm)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/schedule-data-downlink-for-tramission-on-gateway-server-issue/60074 "2022-11-21T17:27:51Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m new to TTN and have build a LoraWAN Node with ESP32 Board (LMIC Library). I have a question about Schedule data downlink for tramission on Gateway Server. My Node only sends data to TTN, but sometime it…

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## [Milesight AM307 MIC mismatch](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/milesight-am307-mic-mismatch/59376)

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**Author:** [@remcoploeg](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/remcoploeg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 11:10am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/milesight-am307-mic-mismatch/59376 "2022-10-14T11:10:37Z")

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Hi, I try to connect the Milesight AM307 to TTN, but I am failing and get this error: Join-request to cluster-local Join Server failed MIC mismatch I know for sure that my deviceID and joinEU are the correct togethe…

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## [Not able to claim device - QR Code not valid](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/not-able-to-claim-device-qr-code-not-valid/59351)

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**Author:** [@hditter](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/hditter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/not-able-to-claim-device-qr-code-not-valid/59351 "2022-10-14T08:21:10Z")

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I have received my generic node, though I cannot claim the device. The proposed link Claim a Device | The Things Stack for LoRaWAN works only for the Industries stack, though I am on the community stack. I tried The Thin…

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## [Trying to Register a device node ST B-L072Z-LRWAN1 on Iot-lab.info](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/trying-to-register-a-device-node-st-b-l072z-lrwan1-on-iot-lab-info/50384)

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**Author:** [@rbruzzese](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/rbruzzese)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 3:47am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/trying-to-register-a-device-node-st-b-l072z-lrwan1-on-iot-lab-info/50384 "2022-09-14T03:47:24Z")

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Hi! I am using a device ST B-L072Z-LRWAN1 in an experiment setup on the iot-lab.info. I am trying to register this device for the first time as a device in TTN . So I first created the application and then I create…

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## [Can we build a gateway using Generic Node?](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/can-we-build-a-gateway-using-generic-node/54927)

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**Author:** [@bathabet](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/bathabet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 11:42am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/can-we-build-a-gateway-using-generic-node/54927 "2022-07-13T11:42:59Z")

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As long as the Generic Node is communicating with any LoRaWan gateway using a LoRaWan standard radio and packets and hence it should theoretically be able to act as a LoRaWan gateway even if it will be supporting a very …

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## [WISOL LOM204 accessing TTN using STM32 CUBE IDE (en.i-cube\_lrwan\_v2.1.0)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/wisol-lom204-accessing-ttn-using-stm32-cube-ide-en-i-cube-lrwan-v2-1-0/56688)

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**Author:** [@Indriya](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/Indriya)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/wisol-lom204-accessing-ttn-using-stm32-cube-ide-en-i-cube-lrwan-v2-1-0/56688 "2022-05-04T18:06:12Z")

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LOM204 COMANDOS, CLI, ARDUINO, I2C, STM32 CUBE IDE: PROGRAMANDO WISOL LOM204 COM STM32 IDE CUBE E PUBLICANDO DADOS NO SERVIDOR TTN (lom204-cli-wisol.blogspot.com) in Portuguese Miguel and Cleonor

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## [Send a downlink message to the end node via node-red](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/send-a-downlink-message-to-the-end-node-via-node-red/56542)

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**Author:** [@RexPr](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/RexPr)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 6:01am UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/send-a-downlink-message-to-the-end-node-via-node-red/56542 "2022-04-26T06:01:41Z")

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I’m using node-red to send a downlink message to the end node. The end node, also, sends an uplink message and it works. For the MQTT down message, I use the same credential o uplink. The topic has been changed on v3/…

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## [Simplification of design - removal of antenna components](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/simplification-of-design-removal-of-antenna-components/55531)

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**Author:** [@j45p41](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/u/j45p41)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum/t/simplification-of-design-removal-of-antenna-components/55531 "2022-03-02T21:40:50Z")

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I am working on a concept where I use a chip antenna with a STM32WLE5. is it conceivable to use the same board layout as the generic node but minimise on components involved in the antenna circuit? for example could I r…

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