Connectivity Overview
HARDWARIO STICKER supports multiple wireless communication protocols, allowing you to select the optimal radio architecture for your deployment requirements.
Regardless of the chosen connectivity protocol, radio state and credentials can be configured wirelessly over NFC using HARDWARIO Manager.
Protocol Comparison
| Feature | LoRaWAN | LoRa P2P |
|---|---|---|
| Network Server (LNS) | Required (ChirpStack, TTS, etc.) | None. A ProXimos Hub runs the network instead |
| Topology | Star-of-stars (Node → Gateway → LNS) | Star (Node → HARDWARIO FIBER modem → ProXimos Hub) |
| Radio protocol | LoRaWAN 1.0.4 MAC, Class A | HARDWARIO TOWER radio protocol (AES-CCM frames, gateway ACKs) |
| Downlinks & management | Class A downlinks on fPort 85 | Announced in the gateway ACK, same commands as on fPort 85 |
| Best Used For | Cloud platforms, multi-tenant enterprise IoT | Isolated sites without LoRaWAN coverage, private on-premise networks with a ProXimos Hub |
Available Protocols
LoRaWAN Integration
Standard LoRaWAN Class A operation with OTAA/ABP activation, encrypted telemetry, and remote management over fPort 85. Regions EU868, US915, AU915 and AS923 (AS923-1). The data rate is either managed by ADR or, with ADR off, fixed with lrw-datarate (dr0 to dr7). Answers that do not fit one frame are split into pages that the device sends by itself, and get_radio_state reports the link state and radio diagnostics.
- ChirpStack v4 Integration: Setup guide for self-hosted ChirpStack LNS deployments.
- The Things Stack Integration: Setup guide for TTS Cloud and Community Edition.
- Downlink Commands: Reference guide for remote parameter configuration over fPort 85.
LoRa P2P (Peer-to-Peer)
Second radio mode, available since firmware v2.0.0, for sites without a LoRaWAN network. STICKER pairs with a ProXimos Hub through a HARDWARIO FIBER modem and talks the HARDWARIO TOWER radio protocol, with gateway acknowledgements, downlinks, network time and link supervision. Telemetry, alarms, commands and history work as over LoRaWAN.
- LoRa P2P Guide: Architecture, radio parameters, and configuration.