Currently, Silvanet sensors are designed to operate only within the Silvanet ecosystem and require Silvanet gateways to function. Using the sensors on third-party or public LoRaWAN networks is not supported at this time.
Current Network Requirements
Although Silvanet sensors are built on LoRaWAN technology, they are part of an end-to-end Silvanet system designed to work exclusively with Dryad infrastructure. This means the sensors rely on:
- Silvanet gateways for network connectivity
- Silvanet network services for device authentication and data routing
- Silvanet cloud services for data processing, alerts, and visualization
Without Silvanet gateways, the sensors are unable to join a network, transmit data, or appear in the Silvanet platform.
Compatibility With Other LoRaWAN Networks
Dryad sensors cannot be connected to:
- Public LoRaWAN networks (such as community or telecom-operated networks)
- Private third-party LoRaWAN networks
- Customer-owned LoRaWAN gateways or network servers
The devices are not interoperable with generic LoRaWAN network servers, even if the radio technology itself is LoRaWAN-based.
Why This Is the Current Design
The current architecture ensures:
Secure device onboarding and communication
Reliable performance in remote and harsh environments
Consistent firmware management and updates
End-to-end system monitoring and support
These requirements are tightly integrated with Silvanet gateways and services.
Future Considerations
Dryad continuously evaluates ways to improve flexibility and interoperability. Support for additional network configurations or third-party LoRaWAN environments may be considered in the future, but no such capability is available at this time.
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