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Gateway Commissioning & Start-up Guide
L Gateway Installation
Gateway Placement & Guidelines
• The Gateway is not rated for outdoor use and must be located indoors.
• The Gateway should initially be installed against a window facing the parking lot or area lights with the Controllers.
• The Gateway should have a clear line-of-sight with one or more of the Lighting Controllers.
• The Gateway should be near a power outlet (120VAC).
• The Gateway should be near an Ethernet jack – a physical Ethernet cable is required to connect to the Internet.
• The Gateway should be secured in an area that limits physical access from unauthorized users.
• Note that installation of the Gateway Installation in an enclosed area or cabinet will significantly degrade RF performance,
and the Gateway should never be installed within a metal enclosure.
Connecting Gateway to the Local Area Network (LAN)
A wired Local Area Network (LAN) connection is necessary for operation of the Gateway.
• The Gateway uses DHCP to obtain an IP Address from the local LAN.
• The Gateway communicates to the cloud using HTTPS and will need to be allowed in the firewall.
The Gateway uses HTTPS because this protocol is typically permitted through firewalls.
This connection is necessary to communicate with mobile devices with wireless connectivity to the same network (for system
commissioning and local control), and for connectivity to the Internet. The LAN should provide continuous Internet connectivity,
which is required to:
• Allow mobile devices with login credentials to be used for remote (off premises) connectivity
• Allow automatic updating of the Gateway software
• Allow the Gateway to coordinate software updates to networked devices
• Maintain accuracy in day and time settings for schedules
This step is typically accomplished by plugging the Gateway directly into the Wi-Fi router or access point, but the network
configuration at the site may provide for alternative options for LAN connectivity.
Note: It is strongly recommended that a local IT security professional be involved with the network configuration and set-up to
ensure the installation meets security needs. Follow best practices for connection to the corporate IT network via Ethernet, and to
ensure that only authorized users can connect to the Gateway.