2.4 Accessing the Gateway and Internet connection
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It is recommended to use a dedicated USB-C power supply which implements USB PD standard
and has enough power capability. Powering the Gateway from USB port of PC or similar is not
recommended because of limited current capabilities of those ports.
2.4
Accessing the Gateway and Internet connection
The Gateway needs internet connection in order to communicate with LoRaWAN server such as
MatchX Cloud Server. There are two primary ways to provide such connection: Ethernet cable
(preferred) or WiFi. For 3G/4G connection option please contact MatchX support or sales department.
2.4.1
Ethernet connection
Ethernet cable is a preferred way of connecting because it provides more reliable internet access and
the same cable can be used to deliver 24V DC power to the Gateway. The PoE injector power supply
is included together with Gateway so the user doesn’t need to spend time searching for compatible
model. The connection between Gateway, PoE injector and Internet router should look like the one
depicted on Figure 2.1.
After power up the Gateway should automatically get IP address assigned by the DHCP server
usually running in the network. To find out the assigned IP address user can login to the router and
see the list of assigned IP addresses or scan the entire local network using any available software
tool like AngryIP, the gateway will appear with its serial number as hostname. After obtaining the IP
address it can be used directly in the web browser like Chrome or Firefox to get access to Gateways
web configuration interface if needed. If gateways autoconfiguration process was successful and
internet access is available the LED should turn steady green.
2.4.2
WiFi connection
The WiFi interface of the Gateway works in Access Point mode by default. The SSID of the network
generated by the device has a general format of:
MatchX_MX190x_yyyy
, where:
yyyy
- 4 last bytes
of MAC address. The default password of the WiFi network is the serial number of the Gateway.
After connecting to the network IP address will be automatically assigned to the PC or mobile device.
The Web User Interface of the Gateway can be accessed by its IP address (192.168.0.1).
From the Web Interface it is possible to configure the Gateway to connect to other WiFi network
and use it for internet connection. In this case there is no need to connecting a Ethernet cable between
LAN port of the PoE injector and Internet router.
2.5
Mounting
This device must be professionally installed by qualified person. The Gateway is IP67 rated and
can be mounted outside in vertical position. Vertical position is crucial to ensure the environmental
resistance of the Gateway. Keep in mind that PoE power injector is not waterproof and has to be
additionally protected if it is to be placed outside.
2.5.1
Wall Mounting
The screws and screw anchors are included in the package, users can drill two 6mm hole on the wall
and apply screw anchors to them.
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Determine the place of mount, it should be an even surface.
