Preparation guidelines

Review these guidelines before starting the deployment of gateways and sensors.

Overview

Before entering the forest ensure you are prepared to deploy the devices as per the day's tasks:

1. Ensure you have the required Silvanet devices carefully packed in a strong backpack or toolbox.

2. Bring the required tools, as described in Required deployment tools.

3. A fully charged Smartphone and a backup power supply.

4. Silvanet Deployment app installed on the Smartphone and logged in.

5. Silvanet deployment app ready to scan Device IDs

Warnings

Ensure you have allowed the Silvanet Deployment app to access the Smartphone's location and camera.

"Work in teams of two" When installing Silvanet devices in a forest, always work in teams of at least two people. When using the ladder, ensure it is securely leaned against the tree and is stable before climbing the ladder. If possible, have an assistant securely hold the ladder.

Guidelines

Guideline	Description
Bring into the forest the correct amount of devices for one day's deployment activities.	Before going to the forest, ensure you have the correct amount of devices, spacers, treenails and garden wire (if required) for deploying the amount of devices sufficient for a day's work. Use a waterproof box with a handle to keep the devices safe and dry while in the forest.
Ensure your Smartphones are fully-charged.	Smartphones need to be fully charged. Bring a backup charger.
Ensure the Silvanet Deployment app is installed on the Smartphone.	Before entering the forest, ensure you have installed the Silvanet Deployment app on your Smartphone and have the appropriate Packet displayed.
If you know wireless connectivity might be problematic in certain part of the forest, launch the Deployment app while you have a good wireless connection.	While you have a good wireless connection (mobile connectivity may become less reliable deep in a forest) ensure the appropriate Packet has been loaded in the app. This allows the app's local database to be updated with device information in the Packets.
Cache the Map page to the Deployment app.	While connected to the mobile network, load the Map page to cache the map to ensure you have access to the Map view should a mobile connection become unavailable (to allow for offline usage).