WisDM is a RAKwireless cloud-based device management platform designed to help you optimize the ways of controlling your gateways. The WisDM device management software supports IoT networks of any scale built around commercial-grade LoRaWAN Edge gateways from RAKwireless. Also, the WisDM platform offers you remote configuration, OTAA updates, and scalable management.
WisDM v1.8.4: LoRaWAN Gateway Updates & NTP Server Configuration
New Features
| No. | Feature | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Configure NTP Servers for LoRaWAN Gateways | Users can easily configure NTP servers for LoRaWAN gateways to ensure accurate LoRaWAN gateway time synchronization, improving network stability.
 Figure 1: NTP server configuration |
| 2 | Assign Firmware Updates to Specific LoRaWAN Devices | Organizations can assign firmware to LoRaWAN devices, enabling secure OTA updates for LoRaWAN gateways with controlled management. |
| 3 | Monitor SD Card Health in WisDM | WisDM allows users to monitor the health of SD cards in LoRaWAN gateways, ensuring better device performance and preventing data loss.
 Figure 1: Monitor SD card health status |
| 4 | LoRaWAN Gateway List Status Filter | Organization members can filter the LoRaWAN gateway list by status, improving LoRaWAN gateway management and device tracking.
 Figure 1: Gateway list status based filter |
Feature Enhancements
| No. | Feature | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Synchronize NTP Server Settings | System settings can now be synchronized at both the organization and location levels, including NTP server settings, ensuring consistent LoRaWAN gateway time synchronization and preventing time drift. |
| 2 | Enhance the Last Reported Column | The Last Reported column is improved with enhanced clarity, visualizing its connection to CPU and Memory usage, helping users quickly assess LoRaWAN gateway performance. |
| 3 | Rename to Keep Me Logged In | The Inactivity Logout toggle is renamed to Keep Me Logged In, offering a clearer user understanding of session persistence settings and improving user experience. |
| 4 | Track Unassigned LoRaWAN Gateways | The Unassigned Gateway List includes an Unassigned Date, providing better tracking and management during the assignment process for greater operational efficiency. |
| 5 | Quick Access to FAQ | A link to the support platform (FAQ) is added in the footer, providing users with quicker access to helpful resources and troubleshooting assistance. |
| 6 | Improve Certificate & Key Validation | Validation rules for certificates and individual keys are updated to enhance security and consistency, ensuring better protection for LoRaWAN network communications. |
| 7 | Adjust Time Scale Direction | The time scale direction on graphs has been adjusted for a more intuitive display of data trends, improving how users interpret historical LoRaWAN gateway performance. |
| 8 | Revise New Tiers Page Text | Text updates on the New Tiers page are applied to improve clarity, helping users understand the updated tier system and its benefits. |
Bug Fixes
| No. | Feature | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Fix Unassign Banner Text | The Unassign Banner text has been clarified to improve readability, ensuring users can easily understand gateway assignment statuses. |
| 2 | Update Location Filter Permissions | Permissions for the Location Filter have been updated, ensuring proper access control for different organizational roles and locations. |
