# Helium Documentation

> Documentation for the Helium Network — covering IoT (LoRaWAN), Mobile (5G/WiFi), tokens (HNT, DC, SOL), wallets, and network data.

This file contains links to documentation sections following the llmstxt.org standard.

## Table of Contents

- [Home](https://docs.helium.com/docs/home/home.md): Overview of the Helium Network, covering its LoRaWAN IoT and Wi-Fi mobile networks, Hotspot coverage model, and HNT token incentives.
- [Helium API Providers](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/api-providers.md): Lists available Helium network data APIs, including the official Entity API and third-party providers.
- [Entity API Documentation](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/entity-api.md): REST API reference for querying Hotspot metadata, wallet Hotspot lists, and OUI organization info.
- [Legacy Blockchain Data](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/legacy-blockchain-data.md): How to access archived Helium L1 blockchain data via AWS S3 or torrent downloads.
- [Helium Network Data](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/network-data.md): Introduction to Helium's data architecture spanning Solana on-chain data, Oracles, APIs, and legacy L1 data.
- [Helium Oracle Data](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/oracle-data.md): How to access and decode Helium Oracle PoC and reward data files stored in AWS S3, with protobuf schemas and code examples.
- [Compression NFTs](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/solana/compression-nfts.md): How Helium uses Solana Compression NFTs and concurrent Merkle trees to represent Hotspots cost-efficiently on-chain.
- [Helium Program Library](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/solana/helium-program-library.md): Overview of the Helium Program Library (HPL), the suite of Solana programs and SDKs for building on the Helium Network.
- [Rewardable Entities](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/solana/rewardable-entities.md): How Hotspots are represented as Solana NFTs, including fetching by wallet, ECC key lookup, onboarding, and claiming rewards.
- [Helium Data on Solana](https://docs.helium.com/network-data/solana-data.md): Developer guide to reading and writing Helium data on Solana, covering accounts, PDAs, tokens, Anchor SDKs, and program IDs.
- [Gateway Fleet Onboarding](https://docs.helium.com/iot/gateway-fleet-onboarding.md): Aggregate multiple LoRaWAN gateways behind a single multi-gateway server that manages keypairs and routes packets through the Helium network.
- [Multi-Gateway Setup Guide](https://docs.helium.com/iot/gateway-fleet-onboarding/setup.md): Step-by-step guide to install, configure, and run the Helium multi-gateway aggregator server for LoRaWAN gateways.
- [Data-Only Hotspot with balena + Raspberry Pi + RAK Concentrator RAK2287](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only/balena-data-only-hotspot.md): Guide to building a Helium data-only Hotspot using a Raspberry Pi, RAK2287 concentrator, and balenaCloud.
- [Dragino LPS80/DLOS8 Data-Only Tutorial](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only/dragino-data-only-hotspot.md): How to configure a Dragino LPS8 or DLOS8 gateway as a Helium IoT data-only Hotspot.
- [Kerlink Data-Only Hotspot Tutorial](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only/kerlink-data-only-hotspot.md): Links to community guides for running Kerlink gateways as Helium data-only Hotspots.
- [RAK Concentrator + Raspberry Pi Data-Only Tutorial](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only/rak-concentrators.md): Guide for setting up a RAKwireless concentrator with a Raspberry Pi as a Helium data-only Hotspot.
- [Data-Only Hotspots](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only-hotspots.md): Overview of data-only Hotspots on Helium, including architecture, gateway-rs, supported hardware, and onboarding fees.
- [Data-Only Hotspot Onboarding](https://docs.helium.com/iot/data-only-hotspots-onboarding.md): Step-by-step guide for onboarding a data-only Hotspot using gateway-rs and the Helium CLI Wallet.
- [Build A LoRaWAN Device](https://docs.helium.com/network-iot/learn/build-a-device.md): Tutorial for building and testing a custom LoRaWAN device on the Helium Network using a Heltec CubeCell board.
- [Understanding LoRaWAN](https://docs.helium.com/network-iot/learn/understanding-lorawan.md): Primer on LoRaWAN fundamentals covering data flow, device keys (DevEUI, JoinEUI, AppKey), and how Helium Hotspots act as gateways.
- [Find A LoRaWAN Network Server Provider](https://docs.helium.com/iot/find-a-lns-provider.md): Directory of third-party LoRaWAN Network Server hosting providers in the Helium OpenLNS ecosystem.
- [LoRaWAN Network Servers](https://docs.helium.com/iot/lorawan-network-servers.md): Introduction to LoRaWAN Network Servers on Helium, with options for managed LNS providers or self-hosting.
- [LoRaWAN On Helium](https://docs.helium.com/iot/lorawan-on-helium.md): Technical overview of Helium's decentralized LoRaWAN architecture, including OUIs, the Packet Router, DevAddr slabs, and frame routing.
- [LoRaWAN Roaming on Helium](https://docs.helium.com/iot/lorawan-roaming.md): Guide for configuring LoRaWAN roaming on Helium using the Config Service CLI to create routes and add EUI pairs.
- [Add Device to ChirpStack via gRPC](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/chirpstack-add-device-grpc.md): Programmatically adding devices to ChirpStack using the gRPC API and JavaScript SDK.
- [Add Device to ChirpStack via Console](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/chirpstack-add-device.md): Step-by-step walkthrough for adding a LoRaWAN device to ChirpStack via the web console.
- [Advanced Configuration](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/advanced-configuration.md): Advanced LNS topics including Session Key Filters, max copies, EUI wildcards, delegate keys, and NGINX setup.
- [Buy An Organizationally Unique Identifier](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/buy-an-oui.md): How to purchase a Helium OUI and DevAddr slab, including pricing, key generation, and DevAddr multiplexing.
- [Common Issues](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/common-issues.md): Troubleshooting common Helium LNS problems like stopped data transfer, missing join requests, and routing errors.
- [Configure ChirpStack](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/configure-chirpstack.md): Overview of ChirpStack LNS configuration for Helium, with links to Docker Compose and Kubernetes setup guides.
- [Configure Routing Rules](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/configure-routing-rules.md): Using the Helium Config Service CLI to create routes, add device EUIs and DevAddrs, and register with the Packet Router.
- [Custom MultiBuy Service](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/custom-multibuy.md): Run your own MultiBuy service to make per-Hotspot and per-region packet delivery decisions on your routes.
- [ChirpStack on Docker Compose](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/docker-compose.md): Deploy ChirpStack on Docker Compose for non-production use, including configuration for Helium IoT.
- [Fund An OUI Using HNT](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/fund-an-oui-using-hnt.md): How to convert HNT to Data Credits and delegate them to an OUI using the CLI Wallet or Helium Wallet App.
- [Fund An Organizationally Unique Identifier](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/fund-an-oui.md): Overview of OUI funding options, DC pricing per uplink, minimum balance requirements, and escrow balance tracking.
- [ChirpStack on Kubernetes](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns/kubernetes.md): Deploy ChirpStack in a production-grade configuration on AWS EKS using Terraform and Helm charts.
- [Run a LoRaWAN Network Server](https://docs.helium.com/iot/run-an-lns.md): Overview of the steps to self-host a LoRaWAN Network Server on Helium using OpenLNS and ChirpStack.
- [The Mobile Network](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/5g-on-helium.md): Overview of the Helium Mobile Network, including decentralized Wi-Fi Hotspots and converted Passpoint networks for carrier offload.
- [Cisco Catalyst 5520 Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-Cisco-WLC-5520.md): Configure a Cisco Catalyst 5520 (AireOS) controller with Passpoint, RadSecProxy, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [Cisco Catalyst 9800 Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-Cisco-WLC-9800.md): Configure a Cisco Catalyst 9800 (IOS XE) controller with RADIUS, Passpoint, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [Aruba Central Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-aruba-central.md): Configure Aruba Central WLANs with native RadSec and Passpoint for Helium Mobile carrier offload.
- [Aruba Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-aruba.md): Configure an Aruba Mobility Controller with RadSecProxy, Passpoint, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [Cambium cnMaestro Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-cambium-cnmaestro.md): Configure Cambium cnMaestro with RadSecProxy, WPA3 Enterprise, and Passpoint for Helium Mobile.
- [Extreme ExtremeCloud IQ Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-extreme.md): Configure ExtremeCloud IQ with RadSecProxy, Passpoint, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [Fortinet Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-fortinet.md): Configure a Fortinet FortiGate with RadSecProxy, NAI realms, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [General Network Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-generic.md): Brand-agnostic guide for configuring Hotspot 2.0 (Passpoint), RadSec, SSID, and VLAN settings to join Helium Mobile.
- [Juniper Mist Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-juniper-mist.md): Configure Juniper Mist APs with Passpoint, RadSec, and NAI realms for Helium Mobile carrier offload.
- [Cisco Meraki Native RadSec Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-meraki-plus.md): Helium Network Conversion Documentation
- [Cisco Meraki RadSecProxy Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-meraki.md): Configure Cisco Meraki with RadSecProxy, Passpoint SSID, and Hotspot 2.0 for Helium Mobile.
- [MikroTik Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-mikrotik.md): Configure MikroTik RouterOS v7 with CAPsMAN 2, RadSecProxy, and Passpoint for Helium Mobile.
- [Onboard Converted Networks](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/wifi-conversion-onboarding.md): Self-serve onboarding of a converted Wi-Fi network, including token fees, key generation, and RADIUS certificate setup.
- [RadSecProxy for Converted Networks](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-radsecproxy.md): RadSecProxy hardware requirements and deployment options (local and cloud/VPN) for proxying RADIUS to Helium Mobile.
- [Ruckus Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-ruckus.md): Configure a Ruckus SmartZone controller with RadSec, Hotspot 2.0, and Passpoint for Helium Mobile.
- [Ubiquiti Conversion Guide](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-ubiquiti.md): Configure Ubiquiti UniFi with RadSec certificates, Passpoint RADIUS profile, and Helium SSID for carrier offload.
- [Convert WiFi Networks for Carrier Offload](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-mobile.md): How to convert existing Passpoint-enabled Wi-Fi networks to join Helium Mobile for carrier offload using RadSec.
- [WiFi Conversion Security FAQ](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/helium-plus-security-faq.md): Security considerations and best practices for converted WiFi networks on Helium
- [Ban Check](https://docs.helium.com/mobile/bancheck.md): Tool to check whether a Helium Mobile Hotspot serial number has been banned for data falsification.
- [Data Credit](https://docs.helium.com/tokens/data-credit.md): Data Credits (DC) explained — fixed USD value, HNT burn mechanism, and cost structure for IoT and Mobile data transfer.
- [The Helium Network Token](https://docs.helium.com/tokens/hnt-token.md): The HNT token — max supply cap, halving schedule, burn-and-mint economics, and net emissions mechanism.
- [The Solana Token](https://docs.helium.com/tokens/sol-token.md): Why Helium users need SOL for Solana transaction fees, how rent works, and how to swap HNT for SOL.
- [CLI Wallet](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/cli-wallet.md): Helium CLI wallet reference — installation, account creation, multi-wallet management, and L1-to-Solana migration.
- [Helium Wallet App](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/helium-wallet-app.md): Helium Wallet mobile app — account setup, supported tokens, sending/receiving, address book, and security settings.
- [L1 Migration Tool](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/l1-migrate.md): Tool for migrating a Helium L1 wallet address to Solana by seeding it with a small SOL balance.
- [Ledger](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/ledger-wallet.md): Using a Ledger hardware wallet with Helium tokens via the Solana app, including setup and migration steps.
- [Third-Party Wallets](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/third-party-wallets.md): How to use any Solana-compatible wallet (like Phantom) with Helium by exporting your private key.
- [Wallet Seed Phrase](https://docs.helium.com/wallets/wallet-seed-phrase.md): What a wallet seed phrase is, 12-word vs 24-word security differences, and best practices for safe storage.
- [Wallets](https://docs.helium.com/docs/wallets/wallets.md): Introduction to Helium's Solana-based wallets, covering public/private keys, seed phrases, and wallet security basics.