FAQ – everything you need to know about IRIS
Operating modes
Yes, IRIS is designed to operate with LoRaWAN sensors (Adeunis or third-party) that comply with LoRaWAN standards. It is built to integrate into an existing or newly deployed LoRaWAN architecture, with no dependency on any specific sensor brand.
IRIS offers two modes: Packet Forwarder (to an external LNS) or embedded LoRaWAN server. You choose the mode based on your architecture (operated public network, private network, integration requirements). Both modes cater to different deployment scenarios.
It is the standard LoRaWAN gateway mode: IRIS receives radio frames and forwards them to an external LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS). This is the most common configuration when using an operated public network or a centralised private LNS.
This mode allows the gateway to operate with an embedded LoRaWAN server. It is ideal when the desired architecture requires more local processing while still maintaining integration with your downstream systems.
The choice mainly depends on your target architecture: operated/public network, private network, and integration and operational requirements. IRIS gives you this flexibility without imposing a single model.
Yes, it is compatible with public operated network servers (Actility, TTN, Loriot, etc.). This is a suitable option for rapid, large-scale deployments.
Yes. IRIS is designed to integrate into private architectures, allowing you to fully control your network server, data flows, and IoT governance.
Yes. Depending on the chosen LoRaWAN architecture, multiple gateways can be used to extend coverage or manage separate areas. This is a common approach in large buildings.
Connectivity & radio
IRIS can operate via Ethernet or 3G/4G cellular connectivity. This allows deployment to be adapted to site constraints, whether a local network is available or network autonomy is required.
Yes, thanks to its cellular connectivity. This allows the building to be connected without relying on a network port, which is useful for constrained sites or rapid deployment.
Security & IT integration
Yes, IRIS supports secure communications depending on the configuration (e.g., HTTPS and secure exchanges via the enabled protocols). This ensures safe integration into demanding IT environments.
Yes. IRIS communicates via Ethernet or cellular, and its network configuration can be adapted to existing infrastructure constraints. The web interface allows you to manage all essential network settings.
Supervision & operations
Yes. Firmware updates can be applied to improve performance or add new features, allowing IRIS to evolve without any hardware replacement.