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Relay FAQ
Relay FAQ
LoRaWAN relay was developed to create a battery-operated network extender for devices at the extreme edge
of deployments.
On Monday, October 3, 2022, we hosted a webinar on the relay specification and it generated a lot of
questions. As we wait for the open-source implementation to become available, the FAQ below should help
answer some of your questions.
1. Are any LoRaWAN relay devices commercially available?
Not at this time, but since the specification is now publicly available, device makers could start developing their
products and the LoRa Alliance will integrate Relay protocol extension into its certification process.
2. Does LoRaWAN relay create a new class of device?
No, LoRaWAN relay is an add-on to Class A.
3. Is LoRaWAN relay visible to network servers?
Yes, provided the network server is enabled with the relay.
4. If a relay device looks like an end-device, how will the network server know the difference
between relayed and not relayed messages?
The network server is capable to discriminate between messages that are and are not relayed, because the
relayed messages will be sent to a dedicated Fport.
