Academy for LoRaWAN®

To get started, take a few minutes to watch this video.

(Time: 6:48 minutes)

The RP002-1.0.x document describes the LoRaWAN regional parameters for different regulatory regions worldwide. It is a companion document to the various versions of the TS001 LoRaWAN MAC Layer Protocol (L2) Specification. The regional parameters are separated from the L2 protocol specification to support the addition of new regions, or changes to existing regions, without impacting the TS001 L2 document.

The RP002-1.0.x document defines the regional parameters for all versions of the LoRaWAN L2 protocol specifications. The differences between LoRaWAN L2 versions are highlighted for each occurrence. Prior to the creation of the RP002-1.0.x version of the L2 specification, each Regional Parameters specification was created for a specific LoRaWAN L2 release. 

It is important to understand that the Regional Parameters document published by the LoRa Alliance is not an authoritative source of regional governmental regulatory requirements. All devices on LoRaWAN networks must adhere to the specific laws and regulations of the country or region in which they are deployed or operated.

The Regional Parameters specification covers the following:

Country Cross-Reference Table
This cross-reference table is provided so that LoRaWAN network operators can identify the LoRaWAN channel plan to be used in a given country. It provides a quick reference of unlicensed frequency bands and suggested channel plans available for each of the approximately 250 countries around the world.

Regional Parameter Channel Plan Common Names:
This shows the identification of LoRaWAN channel plans referenced by other specification documents. It also provides a quick reference of common channel plans listed for each formal plan name.

Regional Parameters Summary Table:
Provided as a quick reference to the various parameters that define and describe channel plans by region, this table identifies whether a channel plan is dynamic or fixed, as set by the regulatory authorities.

Regional Parameter Revision Names:
This list shows the Regional Parameter Specification versions for the different versions of the LoRaWAN Specifications.

Default Settings:
A list of the recommended default settings for each region.

LoRaWAN Parameters for Each Region
This section makes up the bulk of the document. It includes sections for each region, detailing the following information for the regions specified:

• Preamble Format
• Band Channel Frequencies
• Data Rate and End-device Output Power encoding
• Join-Accept CFList
• LinkAdrReq command usage
• Maximum payload size
• Receive windows
• Class B beacon and default downlink channel
• Default Settings

 

Repeaters:
Repeaters have not yet been specified by the LoRa Alliance; however, the Regional Parameters specification does include references to repeaters as well as the best practices to follow given the  constraints on the  end-devices.

Physical layer:
The LoRaWAN standard uses a physical layer to communicate with other devices. Three physical layers are currently supported: LoRa®, LR-FHSS, and FSK modulations.

LoRa® is a long-range spread spectrum modulation technique derived from chirp spread spectrum (CSS) technology.

LR-FHSS refers to the long-range frequency-hopping spread spectrum for long-range and large-scale communication scenarios, such as satellite IoT, and offers higher network capacity with the same radio link budget as LoRa.

Frequency-shift keying (FSK) is a frequency modulation scheme in which discrete frequency changes of the carrier signal for the transmission of digital information occur. It provides higher data rates but has less range than LoRa signals

Revisions for each version of the Specification

This section shows the changes between the different revisions of the document.