Deploy Mesh Gateways (Gen 2/3)
Deploy Mesh Gateways to allow extensive deployments of Wildfire Sensors using the Silvanet Mesh Network.
Mesh Gateway deployment steps
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 provided 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.
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