LORAWAN SIGNAL TESTING REPORT
Introduction
This report presents the results of a LoRaWAN signal testing conducted between two different floors,
specifically between Level 40 (AHU Room) and Level 36 (AHU Room). The LoRaWAN gateway was
positioned at the Mechanical Floor (Level 38). The objective of this test was to assess the signal
strength and data transmission reliability between the mentioned levels.
Test Setup
- *Location 1*: Level 40 (AHU Room)
- *Location 2*: Level 36 (AHU Room)
- *Gateway Location*: Mechanical Floor, Level 38
Methodology
The LoRaWAN signal testing was performed by sending data packets from a LoRaWAN node located
at Level 40 and Level 36 to the LoRaWAN gateway at Level 38 and then forwarding it to cloud. The
following parameters were evaluated:
- Signal Strength
- Data Packet Loss
Results
The results of the LoRaWAN signal testing are as follows:
Signal Strength
- *Level 40 (AHU Room)*: The signal strength at Level 40 was consistently strong and stable
throughout the testing period, indicating no issue with the connection to the LoRaWAN gateway.
- *Level 36 (AHU Room)*: The signal strength at Level 36 was generally strong; however, occasional
signal fluctuations were observed. This variation did not significantly impact the overall signal quality
but may have contributed to data transmit and receive rate.
Data Packet Loss
- *Level 40 (AHU Room)*: No data packet loss was observed during the testing period at Level 40. All
transmitted data packets were successfully received.
- *Level 36 (AHU Room)*: At Level 36, there were a few instances of data packet loss. Approximately
5% of the transmitted packets were lost during the testing. This loss is likely due to the occasional
signal fluctuations mentioned earlier.
Overall Assessment
In summary, the LoRaWAN signal testing between Level 40 (AHU Room) and Level 36 (AHU Room)
with the gateway located at the Mechanical Floor (Level 38) yielded positive results:
- *Level 40*: The signal quality was excellent, with no data packet loss.
- *Level 36*: While the signal strength was generally good, it take around 10 minute for the there
were some instances of data packet loss, accounting for approximately 5% of the transmitted data.
Summary
Overall, the LoRaWAN connectivity between the specified levels is considered acceptable, with Level
40 performing exceptionally well and Level 36 experiencing only minor data packet loss. Further
optimization may be considered at Level 36 for improved reliability.