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Add instructions for MTAC-LORA (ftdi) packet-forwarder.
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can use the **Using Auto-Flash During Reboot** steps. **Again, make sure to
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use the `mlinux-base*.jffs2` image!**
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### mLinux: Setting up the packet-forwarder (MTAC-LORA-H)
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### Setting up the LoRa Gateway Bridge
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1. Log in using SSH or use the USB to serial interface.
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2. Download the latest `lora-gateway-bridge` `.ipk` package from:
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[https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/](https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/).
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Example (assuming you want to install `lora-gateway-bridge_2.3.2-r1.0_arm926ejste.ipk`):
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```text
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admin@mtcdt:~# wget https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/lora-gateway-bridge_2.3.2-r1.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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```
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3. Now this `.ipk` package is stored on the Conduit, you can install it
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using the `opkg` package-manager utility. Example (assuming the same
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`.ipk` file):
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```text
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admin@mtcdt:~# opkg install lora-gateway-bridge_2.3.2-r1.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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```
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4. Update the MQTT connection details so that LoRa Gateway Bridge is able to
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connect to your MQTT broker. You will find the configuration file in the
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`/var/config/lora-gateway-bridge` directory.
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5. Start LoRa Gateway Bridge and ensure it will be started on boot.
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Example:
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```text
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admin@mtcdt:~# /etc/init.d/lora-gateway-bridge start
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admin@mtcdt:~# update-rc.d lora-gateway-bridge defaults
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```
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6. Be sure to add the gateway to the lora-app-server.
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See [Gateways](/lora-app-server/use/gateways/).
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### Setting up the packet-forwarder
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The packages installed with the commands below will by default choose the US
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or EU band configuration, based on the used hardware. Please refer to the
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[Multitech documentation](http://www.multitech.net/developer/software/lora/aep-lora-packet-forwarder/)
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for alternative configurations.
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#### mLinux with MTAC-LORA-H-915 or MTAC-LORA-H-868
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**Important:** Follow these steps only when you have a `MTAC-LORA-H` (v1.5)
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card which uses the SPI interface.
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1. Log in using SSH or use the USB to serial interface.
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The build recipe of the `.ipk` package can be found at:
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[https://github.com/brocaar/loraserver-yocto](https://github.com/brocaar/loraserver-yocto).
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### mLinux / AEP: Setting up the LoRa Gateway Bridge
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#### mLinux with MTAC-LORA-915 or MTAC-LORA-868
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**Important:** Follow these steps only when you have a `MTAC-LORA` (v1.0)
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card which uses the FTDI interface.
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1. Log in using SSH or use the USB to serial interface.
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2. Download the latest `lora-gateway-bridge` `.ipk` package from:
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[https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/](https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/).
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Example (assuming you want to install `lora-gateway-bridge_2.2.0-r2.0_arm926ejste.ipk`):
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2. Download the latest `lora-packet-forwarder-usb` `*.ipk` package
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from [https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/](https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/).
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Example:
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```text
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admin@mtcdt:~# wget https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/lora-gateway-bridge_2.2.0-r2.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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root@mtcdt:~# wget https://dl.loraserver.io/multitech/conduit/lora-packet-forwarder-usb_1.4.1-r2.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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```
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3. Now this `.ipk` package is stored on the Conduit, you can install it
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using the `opkg` package-manager utility. Example (assuming the same
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`.ipk` file):
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```text
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admin@mtcdt:~# opkg install lora-gateway-bridge_2.2.0-r2.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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root@mtcdt:~# opkg install lora-packet-forwarder-usb_1.4.1-r2.0_arm926ejste.ipk
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```
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4. Update the MQTT connection details so that LoRa Gateway Bridge is able to
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connect to your MQTT broker. You will find the configuration file in the
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`/var/config/lora-gateway-bridge` directory.
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5. Start LoRa Gateway Bridge and ensure it will be started on boot.
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4. Start the packet-forwarder and enable it to start on boot.
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Example:
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```text
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uadmin@mtcdt:~# /etc/init.d/lora-gateway-bridge start
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uadmin@mtcdt:~# update-rc.d lora-gateway-bridge defaults
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root@mtcdt:~# /etc/init.d/lora-packet-forwarder-usb start
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root@mtcdt:~# /update-rc.d lora-packet-forwarder-usb defaults
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```
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6. Be sure to add the gateway to the lora-app-server.
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See [Gateways](/lora-app-server/use/gateways/).
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**Note:** on the first start of the packet-forwarder it will detect for you
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the version of your `MTAC-LORA` cards (868 or 915). It will then automatically
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generate the correct configuration for you.
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Configuration is stored in `/var/config/lora-packet-forwarder-usb` directory
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and can be modified after the first start.
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The build recipe of the `.ipk` package can be found at:
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[https://github.com/brocaar/loraserver-yocto](https://github.com/brocaar/loraserver-yocto).
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### AEP: Setting up the packet-forwarder
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#### AEP: Setting up the packet-forwarder
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Use the web interface to set up the Conduit's packet forwarder. By default,
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the connection will not be “secure” over https because the device uses a self-

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