Milesight FT101 – Portable LoRaWAN® Field Tester for Professional Network Diagnostics

The Milesight FT101 is a rugged and compact field tester designed for validating and optimizing LoRaWAN® network coverage. Featuring an 8-core processor, Android 12 system, and built-in SX1262 module, it allows users to simulate end-devices, measure signal quality, and perform real-time diagnostics across all major LoRaWAN® frequency bands worldwide – including CN470, EU868, and US915.

Key Features

• Powerful 2 GHz octa-core CPU, Android 12 OS, 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage, and microSD support (up to 256 GB)
• Integrated SX1262 radio module with SMA antenna; supports all global LoRaWAN® bands
• Receiver sensitivity: –137 dBm @125 kHz, SF12; Transmit power up to 22 dBm
• Ping-Pong mode and virtual device simulation for rapid testing without physical sensors
• Real-time monitoring of RSSI, SNR, packet loss, and network interference
• Compatible with all LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers (OTAA, Class A)
• Built-in GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo) for geo-tagged test data
• Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, NFC, and USB-C OTG connectivity
• 5.72″ touchscreen LCD (1440 × 720 px) for intuitive interface and app control
• IP65-rated enclosure, 4300 mAh battery for up to 8 hours of field work

Technical Overview

• Display: 5.72″ LCD touchscreen (1440 × 720 px)
• Processor: 8-core MTK6762, 2 GHz
• Memory: 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM + microSD (up to 256 GB)
• Operating System: Android 12
• Radio Band Support: CN470, IN865, EU868, RU864, US915, AU915, KR920, AS923-1/2/3/4
• LoRaWAN® Protocol: v1.0.3, OTAA, Class A
• GNSS Support: GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 BLE, NFC, USB-C OTG
• Battery: 4300 mAh Li-ion; runtime ~8 hours; standby >300 h
• Protection: IP65; Operating temp: –10 °C to +50 °C
• Dimensions: 178 × 83 × 17 mm; Weight: 242 g

Business Value

• The FT101 empowers network engineers, IoT integrators, and deployment teams to:
• Verify LoRaWAN® coverage prior to device installation
• Optimize gateway placement with real-world interference data
• Quickly simulate and test devices in the field
• Save geo-tagged test results and upload them via Wi-Fi or USB
• Improve field efficiency with an all-in-one, battery-powered tool

Applications

Ideal for smart city deployments, utility infrastructure, building automation, industrial IoT rollouts, and any scenario where LoRaWAN® reliability needs to be field-tested before sensor installation.