Tested with ThingSIM
Dragino routers and gateways, tested with ThingSIM.
Dragino's LoRaWAN gateways are a low-cost way to cover a farm, a building or a site, and the 4G versions need no wired line. A ThingSIM gives the gateway its uplink.
Setting up a ThingSIM in the Dragino gateway web interface
The APN goes in Network → Cellular (LPS8N: System → Cellular). Copy it from the SIM's page in the ThingSIM portal; there is no username or password.
- Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, insert it (a micro SIM on the LPS8v2) and power-cycle so it is detected.
- Check the label shows the 4G modem is fitted (EC25).
- Go to Network → Cellular, or System → Cellular on the LPS8N.
- Tick Enable and enter the APN from the portal. Leave the PIN code, username and password blank.
- Save & Apply.
- On the home page a green tick on the cell icon means the gateway is online over 4G.
Two SIMs for failover
Dragino gateways take one SIM. 4G can be the main uplink or a backup used only while Ethernet or Wi-Fi is down.
Checking it works
The cell icon on the home page is green when online over 4G, yellow when 4G is up but standing by as backup, and red with no connection.
More help
APN settings, signal but no data and setting up a 4G router.
Dragino models that work with ThingSIM
Every model below is compatible and tested with ThingSIM. Older models no longer sold are marked; plenty are still in service and work the same way.
LoRaWAN gateways
Tested with ThingSIM
Tested with ThingSIM
LPS8N
4G LTE Cat 4 · 1 × size unconfirmed Indoor 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway for buildings and labs.
Tested with ThingSIM
DLOS8N
4G LTE Cat 4 / 3G · 1 × size unconfirmed Outdoor 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway with cellular failover.
Tested with ThingSIM
LG308N
4G LTE Cat 4 · 1 × size unconfirmed Indoor 8-channel LoRaWAN gateway.
Tested with ThingSIM
No longer sold
DLOS8
4G LTE Cat 4 · 1 × size unconfirmed Outdoor LoRaWAN gateway (superseded by DLOS8N).
Tested with ThingSIM
No longer sold
LG308
4G LTE Cat 4 · 1 × size unconfirmed Indoor LoRaWAN gateway (superseded by LG308N).IoT gateways
Tested with ThingSIM
LG01v2
4G LTE · 1 × size unconfirmed Single-channel LoRa (peer-to-peer) gateway for private LoRa links.
Tested with ThingSIM
MS48-LR
4G LTE · 1 × size unconfirmed LoRaWAN-to-Modbus gateway for industrial integration.
Tested with ThingSIM
No longer sold
LG02
4G LTE · 1 × size unconfirmed Dual-channel LoRa gateway.Questions people ask
Does a ThingSIM work in a Dragino DLOS8?
Yes, in the 4G version. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal in the cellular settings and the gateway connects.
How much data does a Dragino gateway use?
Most fit in 250 MB a month, £1.20 on UK 4-network. Check the first month's usage in the portal.
A good place to start
UK 4-network, 250 MB a month
Roams across all four UK networks and uses whichever is strongest where the device is.
Compare every plan250 MB
UK 4-network
£1.20a month per active SIM, ex VAT
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