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Can I use the VE.Direct LoraWan dongle with a BMV connected to a CCGX?

So I have a BMW712 which has a ve.direct cable to my CGGX. The CGGX has a wifi dongle that updates my data to the VRM portal. . I just got a Lorawan module to update data when mobile. . Apparently you cant connect the Loranwan to the CGGX but only the BMV. Well thats fine, but then how do I connect the BMV to share the data to the CGGX ? it doesnt have any other ports, and doesnt have a USB port to allow use of a ve.direct to USB expansion. . is there another method for the lorawan to be connected in this victron ecosystem ? thanks

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Guy Stewart (Victron Community Manager) answered ·

Hi @anthem,

Unfortunately using the LoRaWan dongle and the CCGX at the same time with a BMV-712 is not supported.

Depending on your options and location, a GX GSM might be a more suitable accessory to provide a data connection to the GX device when on the move.

The LoRaWan dongle is intended for smaller systems that do not have a GX device, but still want some basic data connectivity.

There is some mention of this already in the FAQ in the manual, but I will update it now to make this limitation clearer.

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But this makes zero sense. One is a transmission method and the other is a system connectivity method. Otherwise what you are saying is that smaller systems have better connectivity options than larger systems. Because without a Cggx I can use gsm, lorawan. WiFi Ethernet. But WITH a cggx i am now limited and cannot use it.

The entire point of using a lorawan device is so you can use the IoT network without paying for costly cellular fees. If I wanted to pay for for cellular fees I would be better off just getting a cradlepoint or cellular router rather than just the Victron gsm device. So I don’t understand why you wouldn’t have a connectivity device be able to work with each other. Like the more Victron devices I use - the more penalized options I have. Just strange.

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