Seamless remote roaming activation in LoRaWAN via an API-driven gateway bridge service

Project publication · Journal of Network and Computer Applications

Summary

The article introduces a gateway bridge service to activate remote roaming in LoRaWAN through an API, without requiring rigid prior agreements between networks.

Arquitectura del servicio de puente de gateways para roaming remoto LoRaWAN
Figure from the original article. Source: Journal of Network and Computer Applications/Elsevier, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.

Main contribution

The architecture decouples gateways from central infrastructure, adapts the gateway-network connection according to traffic conditions and enables packet forwarding through gateways not previously identified. Experimental and simulated tests show low latency and the ability to scale to mobile and stationary devices.

Resultados y alcance

El prototipo demuestra la activación remota de roaming mediante un servicio puente de pasarela y APIs, manteniendo compatibilidad con componentes LoRaWAN existentes. La solución simplifica la interconexión, pero su adopción a gran escala exige evaluar seguridad, latencia, disponibilidad y operación entre distintos proveedores.

Link with BoND1

The work is directly aligned with BoND1 because it addresses mobility, interoperability and flexible deployment in LoRaWAN, all necessary for non-cellular IoT networks to operate in heterogeneous and dynamic environments.

DOIUPCT Repository

Project publication · Journal of Network and Computer Applications

Summary

The article introduces a gateway bridging service to enable remote roaming in LoRaWAN via API, without requiring rigid prior agreements between networks.

Gateway Bridging Service Architecture for LoRaWAN Remote Roaming
Figure from the original article. Source: Journal of Network and Computer Applications/Elsevier, reproduced without modifications under CC BY 4.0.

Bibliometric indicators

JCR quartileQ1
Impact factor7.7
Google Scholar citations4
JCR area
Computer Science, Software Engineering
JCR year
2025
Scholar query
26 October 2026

Main contribution

The architecture decouples gateways and central infrastructure, adapts the gateway-network connection according to traffic conditions and allows packets to be forwarded through previously unidentified gateways. Experimental and simulated tests show low latencies and the ability to scale to mobile and stationary devices.

Results and scope

The prototype demonstrates remote roaming activation using a gateway bridging service and APIs, while maintaining compatibility with existing LoRaWAN components. The solution simplifies interconnection, but its large-scale adoption requires evaluating security, latency, availability and operation between different providers.

Link with BoND1

The work aligns directly with BoND1 because it addresses mobility, interoperability, and flexible deployment in LoRaWAN, pieces necessary for non-cellular IoT networks to operate in heterogeneous and dynamic environments.

DOIUPCT Repository

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