How does the LoRa network work? Why don't you use Wi-Fi?

How does the LoRa network work? Why don't you use Wi-Fi?

Rescue uses LoRa (Long Range) radio as the primary network for emergency signals. LoRa operates on a dedicated radio band completely separate from your facility's Wi-Fi, which means emergency alerts are never affected by network congestion, Wi-Fi outages, or internet failures.

Wi-Fi is used for Repeater connectivity and device health monitoring, aka lower-priority data. This keeps the emergency signal path clean and always available. If Wi-Fi goes down, emergency signals still travel over LoRa, and the Alert Station automatically switches to cellular to reach the outside world.

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