How To Upgrade LPWAN Node Firmware

It is always best for your RAK LPWAN Node to upgrade to its latest firmware to have the optimum performance.

Requirements

Download or install the requisites listed below:

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Process

Connect your LPWAN to your Windows machine as instructed in the Quick Start Guide of your chosen LPWAN Node.

Open the RAK Serial Port Tool you have just installed and let your RAK LPWAN Node work in boot mode by setting an AT command through the serial port as follows:

at+set_config=device:boot

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Close RAK serial port tool and open the RAK firmware upgrade tool on your PC. Make sure to choose the correct COM Port.

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Click the “Choose File” button to choose the correct upgrade file:

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Click “Start” to upgrade, this may take a minute:

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You should see something like the image below if everything went well.

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CLOSE the Firmware Upgrade Tool and OPEN the RAK Serial Port Tool again.

Choose the correct COM port and set the baud rate to 115200. Then open the serial port and enter the AT command is shown below to restart.

at+set_config=device:restart

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This information means that you have uploaded the firmware successfully.

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