Glossary

LoRa: Proprietary radio modulation technology for LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network) used by LoRaWAN.

LoRaWAN: Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) specification. LoRaWAN defines the communication protocol and system architecture for the network.

End-device: LoRaWAN end devices are nodes that connect via wireless link to a LoRaWAN network.

AppEUI: is a global application ID that addresses space and uniquely identifies the application provider (owner) of the end-device.

AppKey: an AES-128 application key specific for the end-device that is assigned by the application owner. The AppKey is used to derive the session keys NwkSKey and AppSKey specific for that end-device to encrypt and verify network communication and application data.

AppSKey: is used by both the network server and the end-device to encrypt and decrypt the payload field of application-specific data messages

WMC: Kerlink Wanesy Management Center

Wi-Fi: family of wireless network protocols, based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards.

FTP: File Transfer Protocol

SSID: Service Set Identifier, a name which identifies the particular network.

Lock out (From Wi-Fi network): Number used in combination with an MCC to uniquely identify a mobile subscribers network.

BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy (formerly marketed as Bluetooth Smart).

iBeacon: iBeacon is a protocol based on Bluetooth low energy, transmitting data that can be used to identify a iBeacon compatible device and determine its physical location, and more.

AT commands: Specific command language. The command set consists of a series of short text strings which can be combined to produce commands for operations such as dialing and changing the parameters of the connection.

Opt-out: methods by which individuals can avoid receiving unsolicited product or service information.