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PathSpot Gateway Network Specifications

PathSpot Gateway

 

The PathSpot Gateway is designed to be fully compliant with WiFi as its backhaul. The gateway comes with a wall plug, and can be powered over USB-C on 900mA, making the gateway suitable for applications that require dynamic coverage. 

WHAT’S NEEDED TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION:

  • Availability of a 2.4GHz Wifi Network. Our gateways does not support 5GHz wifi networks. 
    • Please contact PathSpot Support for alternative gateway options if your location doesn't have Wifi or only has 5GHz networks available.
  • WiFi Network Name and Password (if applicable)
    • Networks with a captive portal / wifi landing page require allow listing through mac address.
    • Networks with Username and password are not supported at this time. Please contact PathSpot Support for alternative gateway options.
  • Support of the authentication method below:
    • Our gateways only support DHCP Authentication - This means the server must manage IP assignments and renewals. Our gateway doesn’t have any IP expiration or renewal protocols.

Network Links and ports that might need allow listing:

  • 80 (TCP): Web
  • 80/443 (TCP) : OTA Server
  • 53 (UDP): NTP

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Note: TTN gateways do not permit inbound connections. Depending on the model it will either use UDP packet forwarder protocol, which sends uplink and downlink packets via outbound UDP traffic to the LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS). Additionally, gateways that support Basic Station use outbound TLS-encrypted connections for communication with the LNS and the Configuration and Update Server (CUPS). All communication, including uplinks, downlinks, and configuration updates, flows through these outbound connections. The gateway does not expose any open ports or require a public IP address, making it compatible with firewalls, NAT, and standard enterprise security policies.

Key Considerations:

  1. No re-authentication – TTN gateways don’t require or initiate re-authentication at the network layer like WPA2-Enterprise clients might. 

  2. MAC whitelisting – If the gateway’s MAC is whitelisted on the Wi-Fi SSID, it should be allowed persistent access, assuming the network doesn't impose lease/reauth policies.

  3. No DHCP control – The TTN gateway acts as a client and simply accepts whatever IP configuration it receives. It doesn't influence DHCP lease times or renewals.

  4. Possible causes for disconnects - RADIUS authentication, dynamic IPs, or lease expirations are possible for enterprise Wi-Fi setups.

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