Deploy Mesh Gateways

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

Mesh Gateway deployment steps

• Register the Mesh Gateway.

• Mount the Mesh Gateway.

• Run 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.