# Gateway

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* Gateway Activity help to virtualize timeline of gateway package traffic over time.
* A google map that help to display geographic location of gateways&#x20;

#### Gateway List

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* **Name:** The user-assigned, descriptive name of each gateway (e.g., "Yedek\@Istanbul").
* MAC: A Unique identifier, used for LoRaWAN network
* IP Address: An IP address, shows last LoRaWAN network connection
* Last Keep Alive: A time that last connection made by gateway onto LoRaWAN network
* Total Data: Count of last receive data packages
* Last Data Send Time: Last data package receive time
* Edit/Delete Gateway: Helps to edit gateway details or remove from LoRaWAN network.

#### Add Gateway

Before connecting a LoRaWAN gateway to Skysens, ensure it supports LoRaWAN and set its LNS URL to Skysens' address, which enables data communication. Please refer to [support ](https://docs.skysens.io/support/custom-software-engineering-and-integration-support)page for more information.

Adding a new gateway  you need to fill information on menu.

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* Gateway Name: Write a decriptime name for your gateway
* MAC Address: The unique intentifier can be found on configuration file or a sticker on the gateway.
* Backhaul Connection: Select a type of connection that gateway connect with, such as "LAN", "GSM" etc..
* Band: Select the correct band for your region and gateway; Skysens LNS currently supports European(EU868) and US(US915) bands.

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* Map Types: Select a map type that track to your location of gateway. You can select a google map option or upload a floor plan and map the location of gateway.

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* Select Users or User Groups from list if you want a notification about gateway when it went offline.
* You can also add some note or images about installation of gateway.