SETTING UP AND MANAGING ETHERNET GATEWAYS
Important network considerations
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indicates that the gateway is connected to the ethernet. The blue light indicates
that the gateway's Bluetooth is connected to the sensors.
The sequence that the lights display indicates the status of the gateway, as
described in the following table.
Figure 11
LED Sequence description
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SKF Axios Ethernet Gateway
3.3 Important network considerations
Note
: Communicate these requirements to your IT Department to get started.
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Power Over Ethernet (PoE) or TP link PoE150S injector or equivalent is
required to power the device
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Firewall rules:
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Allow connection to amazonaws.com and subdomains
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TCP Port:
8883
needs to be open
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DHCP or Static IP
3.4 Placing and installing an Ethernet Gateway
Unlike sensors, an Ethernet gateway doesn't need to be attached to the
machines that are being monitored. However, it does need an available Ethernet
network through which SKF Axios can connect to the AWS Cloud.
Where to place an Ethernet Gateway
You can install a gateway almost anywhere within your work area, depending on
its layout. (For additional guidance, please see
) Typically, gateways are mounted on walls, but you can mount
them on ceilings, pillars, or in almost any other location. A gateway must be
within 20 to 30 meters (65 to 98 feet) of the sensors it will support, and an
