Before you begin the installation process of the Blackbird LoRaWAN gateway, please ensure that you have the following tools, materials, and equipment ready. Some of these items may not be included in the package and need to be purchased separately.
This is the simplest deployment solution where the antennas are mounted directly onto the gateway. This deployment type is suitable for areas with minimal obstructions where the gateway can easily communicate with the LPWAN devices and has no risk of lightning strikes ie (Balconies).
Importance of Antenna Placement for Coverage Signal and Crypto Rewards
When it comes to optimizing the coverage signal and maximizing your crypto rewards as a network keeper, the placement of your miner's antenna takes center stage. The impact of proper antenna placement cannot be underestimated; it directly influences the reach of your network coverage and the rewards you reap from your mining efforts.
A gateway, in the context of network coverage, stands as a robust telecom-grade outdoor equipment. Designed to weather various conditions, it's meant to extend comprehensive coverage to your vicinity, entire neighborhoods and cities. However, this coverage potential hinges significantly on how well you position your gateway's antenna.
IMPORTANT! Do not power on the gateway until the antennas are attached to avoid damaging the concentrators.
To assemble the gateway, attach the antennas to the gateway, ensuring that the antenna frequency matches the gateway frequency. As gateway are high-quality, expensive equipment, it is highly recommended to protect them from lightning and static. It is strongly suggested to install type N lightning arresters (male to female) (not included) between the antennas and the gateway and ground the lightning arresters and the gateway.
Step One (Connect to the gateway's WiFi access point)
After properly mounting your gateway, take your smartphone and open the "WiFi Connections". If the gateway is powered on, you will see a WiFi access point named "Chirp-XXXXXX" (XXXXXX represents gateway-specific numbers). Connect your phone to this access point. Password is the same as the access point name Chirp-XXXXXX.
It is strongly recommended to stay close to the gateway (around 5 meters) during the registration process to ensure a stable connection.
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After signing in, you will be prompted to name your gateway for your convenience. This allows you to differentiate between multiple gateway, such as Berlin Gateway, Washington Gateway, etc.
Once your Chirp gateway is installed, the next step is to pay the enrollment fee of 4000 data credits ($40). This fee covers your data credits. These data credits will be transferred to your account and can be used for connectivity services.
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Once your Chirp gateway is installed, the next step is to pay the enrollment fee of 4000 data credits ($40). This fee covers your data credits. These data credits will be transferred to your account and can be used for connectivity services. Please, see here for additional info.
Note: Payment can be made through PayPal at Billing -> Data credits page.
With your miner, we've included a door sensor - just one of many LoRaWAN devices compatible with our network. Unlike WiFi devices, these have impressive range, working hundreds of meters away from the gateways, potentially benefiting your neighbors as Chirp clients without the need for additional gateways. Understanding the network's functions is vital for success, and our goal lies in registered devices, not just gateways. So register this device, test it out and understand the capabilities of the network. Keepers play a crucial role in spreading the word about the network's plug-and-play capabilities, benefiting everyone involved.
The door sensor is the Dragino LDS02.
To add it to the network, go to the Dashboard and select the "Add a Device" option located at the top right corner of the page.
There are three ways to reset the Blackbird LoRaWAN gateway: a simple reboot, a WiFi password reset, and a full factory reset. These can be performed using the hardware reset button or through the gateway Web UI.
Recommendations for Improving Gateway Availability
To ensure maximum gateway availability, it is necessary to follow a series of recommendations covering various aspects of its operation. These recommendations include requirements for connectivity, software updates, physical location of the device, and operating conditions.
How to burn your Skyward Soarer NFT and Order a Blackbird miner on Chirp Platform?
For the best experience with the Skyward Soarer NFT burn process and the subsequent Blackbird miner order, it is highly recommended to use Suiet wallet or Sui wallet created using the classic method with a seed phrase. If your Skyward Soarer NFT is stored in a Sui wallet that was set up through Google or Twitch authorization, you will not be able to complete this process. In such a case, please contact our support team for assistance.
Congratulations! The redeem and order process is complete. The shipment process starts immediately after the mainnet launch, and you will receive your Blackbird miners shortly thereafter.
