Selecting the correct installation height for your Border Gateway is a key part of planning your Silvanet site using the Planning Tool, as it determines the simulated LoRa coverage area and directly influences the placement of Mesh Gateways and sensors.
Understanding Gateway Installation Heights
Use the following guidelines when planning gateway installation heights:
| Environment | Recommended Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dense forest | 3 m | Mount above under-canopy vegetation to maintain clear signal paths. |
| Light forest or woodland | 3 m | Ensure line-of-sight through canopy gaps. |
| Open terrain or line-of-sight areas | 3 – 10 m | Higher heights can maximize coverage range. Examples: roads, powerlines, railway corridors. |
Important: Planned Border Gateway heights must be accurately implemented during field deployment. Deviating from the planned height can cause LoRa coverage to differ from the Planning Tool simulation, potentially preventing devices from connecting reliably.
Using the Planning Tool to Set Gateway Installation Heights
In the Silvanet Planning Tool, you can place your Border Gateway and adjust its planned installation height:
Forested or wooded areas: Always use the standard 3 m height.
Open line-of-sight areas: You may select a height above 3 m to maximize coverage (e.g., along roads, powerlines, or railway corridors).
The height adjustment feature lets you simulate coverage and optimize connectivity before deployment.
To adjust a gateway’s height:
Click the Border Gateway you wish to modify.
The device properties panel will open, showing the following fields:
Name
Installation Height
Network
Power Type
Geo-location
Click Installation Height and select the desired value: 3 m, 5 m, or 10 m.
The selected height will automatically be saved to your site plan.
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