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ChirpStack v4 – ABP

This page explains how to register HARDWARIO STICKER as a LoRaWAN end device in ChirpStack v4 using ABP (Activation by Personalization), including the recommended device-profile settings and how to add a payload decoder.

Useful HARDWARIO docs:

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Before registering your STICKER, make sure ChirpStack v4 is installed and running.

Installation instructions:
https://docs.hardwario.com/apps/chirpstack/chirpstack-installation

Prerequisites​

  • A working LoRaWAN gateway connected to ChirpStack v4 and configured for your region / frequency plan.
  • A ChirpStack v4 tenant with the gateway visible and online.
  • Your STICKER powered and within gateway coverage.

1) Collect the required LoRaWAN identifiers & keys​

The required LoRaWAN identifiers and keys are provided together with the STICKER (device provisioning).

You will need:

  • DevEUI
  • DevAddr
  • NwkSKey (Network Session Key)
  • AppSKey (Application Session Key)
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STICKER supports configuration via NFC.
A HARDWARIO provisioning and configuration application using NFC is currently under development.

In ChirpStack v4:
Tenant → Device Profiles → Add Device Profile Chirpstack create device profile

Next, configure the following parameters:

  • Name: Sticker - ABP (or your chosen identifier for the device)
  • MAC Version: LoRaWAN 1.0.4
  • Region: EU866 (or US915 if you are outside the EU)
  • Expected uplink interval: X (according to your STICKER firmware configuration) Chirpstack profile general

Go to the Join (OTAA / ABP) tab and verify that Device supports OTAA is toggled off. Chirpstack profile ABP

As the final step, add a codec to the device profile. Switch to the Codec tab, select JavaScript functions in the Payload codec dropdown, and paste the codec linked below into the input field:

Save the device profile by clicking Submit.

3) Create an Application in ChirpStack​

In ChirpStack, go to Applications → Add Application and fill in the fields:

  • Name: Sticker (or any name of your choice) Chirpstack add Application

Save by clicking Submit.

4) Register the STICKER end device​

In your application:
Application → End Devices → Add End Device

Fill:

  • Name (human-readable)
  • Device EUI (DevEUI)
  • Device Profile → select the STICKER profile you created

Chirpstack add end device

Save by clicking Submit.

Activate the device (ABP)​

After creating the device, open the Activation tab of the device.

Fill:

  • Device address (DevAddr)
  • Network session key (NwkSKey)
  • Application session key (AppSKey) Chirpstack add ABP keys

Then click (Re)activate device.

  • Go to Applications → (your application) → Events
  • Check Up events
  • You should see:
    • raw payload bytes
    • decoded JSON fields (if the codec is correct)