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6. Connecting Gateways

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This article will show you how to install and connect the gateways to your network.

There are two network connection options - ethernet (PoE) or wifi.

Ethernet (PoE):

  1. Plug and play! The gateways are pre-configured to connect via ethernet.
  2. All you need to do is plug the ethernet cable in and press the power button located on the side of the Gateway.
  3. If you are switching back to ethernet connection after using wifi, please follow below steps:
    1. Plug in the micro-usb cable to power the Gateway.
    2. Press the power button located on the side of the Gateway to turn on.
    3. You will see the gateway bootup with lights on top.
    4. Once the Gateway is ready to configure your wifi it will show a solid blue ring.
    5. Open your device and look for a network SSID iottag-#####, the hashes will match the mac address of your gateway (printed on the underside)
    6. Tap to connect and enter the wifi password 'Password'
    7. Once you have connected to the wifi, open a browser and navigate to the config IP address - 192.168.99.1
    8. Once this page has opened, enter the password 'iottag'
    9. Now you are ready to complete the gateway config - go to the 'Network' tab (along the top)
    10. Select Ethernet, and 'dhcp' or 'static' Mode as required
    11. Click Apply
    12. The Gateway will now reboot and attempt to connect to the chosen network.

Note: If you do not have PoE available, simply plug in micro USB alongside the ethernet cable to power the Gateway.

To connect to wifi you will need a device (laptop / mobile phone) to connect to the gateway and provide your wifi details.

Wifi:

  1. Plug in the micro-usb cable to power the Gateway.
  2. Press the power button located on the side of the Gateway to turn on.
  3. You will see the gateway bootup with lights on top.
  4. Once the Gateway is ready to configure your wifi it will show a solid blue ring.
  5. Open your device and look for a network SSID iottag-#####, the hashes will match the mac address of your gateway (printed on the underside)
  6. Tap to connect and enter the wifi password 'Password'
  7. Once you have connected to the wifi, open a browser and navigate to the config IP address - 192.168.99.1
  8. Once this page has opened, enter the password 'iottag'
  9. Now you are ready to complete the gateway config - go to the 'Network' tab (along the top)
  10. Select Wifi, a list of nearby networks will appear. Choose your desired network
  11. Enter the password and press 'connect'.
  12. The gateway will now reboot and attempt to connect to the chosen network.

Note: If you need to connect the Gateway to a new network, please complete a factory reset (hold reset button for 5 seconds)

What do the lights mean?

  • Bootup - Solid white ring (approx. 20 seconds)
  • Connecting - Rotating blue ring.
  • Connected - Slow flash solid blue ring (shown for 1 minute, then lights go dark).
  • Not Connected - Solid white ring.

We recommend placing Gateways as high as possible to collect the most signal. However, for testing purposes during the demo placing on a desk will also work.

 

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