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Register Wildfire Sensor Device IDs

Before attaching the sensor, register the sensor Device ID to update the device's location in the Silvanet Cloud.

Scan a device's QR Code

  1. In the Silvanet Deployment app, select the Site, then open the Packet that includes the sensor.

  2. Tap the Magnifying Glass icon next to the sensor.

    Select a Mesh Gateway on Packet list

    Select a Mesh Gateway on Packet list

  3. The map of the Site appears with the selected Mesh Gateway highlighted. Your location is indicated by a blue dot. Tap Install to begin registering the Device ID.

    Tap Install

    Tap Install

  4. Use the Smartphone to scan the device's QR Code. The Silvanet Deployment app automatically fills in the Mesh Gateway's latitude and longitude using the Smartphone's GPS location.

    Scan QR Code

    Scan QR Code

    Entering Device ID manually

    If the QR Code can not be scanned, tap Enter manually to enter the Device ID into the Serial Number field. Additional information can be added in the Notes field.

    • You are required to add a photo of the Border Gateway Device ID if you are entering information manually.

    • Tap Save to register the Border Gateway with the Silvanet Cloud.

  5. On the Install screen, add additional information in the Notes field, such as observations about the location of the Border Gateway (where it is located or additional details). (Optional) Select the Camera icon to take a photo of the Sensor ID.

    Notes added to field

    Notes added to field

  6. Tap Save to register the Device ID with the Silvanet Cloud

  7. Continue by installing the sensor.