5 - Class B: Enabling Class B Mode |

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5 - Class B

This book explores in depth how to use Class B in end devices implementing LoRaWAN® 1.0.4. Class B mode enables the end device to receive downlinks at regular intervals. We teach you how to configure your end device to receive Class B downlinks using beacons and ping slots and best practices to follow to increase the chance of receiving downlinks while maintaining reasonable battery life.

Enabling Class B Mode

The following procedure explains how the end device must notify the network server that it is ready to commence Class B operations, and the steps to take to sync its clock with the network servers so that it can receive a high number of downlinks while consuming as little power as possible.