A Cost-Effective LoRa Gateway for Low-Density IoT Applications

LoRaWAN gateways, typically costly and employing high-overhead protocols, pose challenges for low-density IoT deployments. Smart city applications and environmental monitoring demand extensive gateway coverage, particularly in rural areas. Additionally, building reliable LoRaWAN repeaters is intricate, necessitating more distributed gateways. This study introduces a novel LoRa-based device to alleviate these concerns, lowering gateway expenses, and improving reliability. The proposed solution substantially reduces costs compared to conventional LoRaWAN gateways, offering a promising alternative for IoT deployments.