Deploy Mesh Gateways

Deploy Mesh Gateways to allow extensive deployments of Wildfire sensors using the Silvanet Mesh Network.

Mesh Gateway deployment steps

Locate the planned deployment location using the Silvanet Deployment app.
Scan the Mesh Gateway's QR Code to register the Mesh Gateway
Mount the Mesh Gateway on a tree or pole.
Run the Connectivity Test.

Deployment overview

Ensure correct range
- 2 km to 3 km to Border Gateway: Deploy at least one Mesh Gateway at least 2 km to 3 km from a Border Gateway, depending on environmental conditions including topology and type of forest.
- 2 km to 3 km to other Mesh Gateway(s): The range of a Mesh Gateway to other Mesh Gateways and Border Gateway is approximately 2 km to 3 km. The actual range may vary depending on environmental conditions.
- Line of sight: Ensure line of sight to at least one Mesh Gateway.
- Maximum 1 km radius from Wildfire Sensors: Place Mesh Gateways in locations that enable them to cover nearby sensors in a radius of approximately 1 km.
Mount Mesh Gateway correctly
- Maximum 60.3 mm pole: U-Clamps are provide to attach the Mesh Gateway a (maximum) 60.3 mm metal pole that is at least 3 m high above the forest floor. Use a 17 mm wrench to attach the provided M10-nuts to the U-Bolt Clamps. Additionally, the device does not interfere with a living tree over the lifetime of the Mesh Gateway.
- Above 3 m on pole or tree: To protect the Mesh Gateway from human or animal interference and to give a better line of sight to other Getaways within range, install the device at least 3 meters above the forest floor, or higher for better signal propagation.
- Healthy tree: Deploy the Silvanet Mesh Gateway to a healthy tree or to a stable self-standing poles that is unlikely to be moved.
- Towards sun (at noon): Mount the Mesh Gateway facing the sun at 12:0 noon (northern or southern hemisphere). To receive maximum sunlight, it is best installed on a pole.
- Hillsides: To increase communication, mount on hillsides.
- Free of obstructions: The Mesh Gateway has a large built-in solar panel to provide for the Mesh Gateway's increased power requirements. However, the solar panel needs an unobstructed area to obtain sufficient sunlight to charge the device.
- Clear small branches: If installed on a tree, it should not be obstructed by branches. You may need to clear some branches away from the solar panel. Do not cut large branches.