Mount Mesh Gateway (Gen 2)
The Mesh Gateway can be mounted to a metal/wooden pole or to healthy tree.
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The Mesh Gateway can be mounted to a metal/wooden pole or to healthy tree.
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After a successful Device Registration, the Mesh Gateway can be permanently mounted to the tree or pole. The Deployment app provided guidelines for mounting the Mesh Gateway.
Loosely attach the U-Clamps to the Mesh Gateway, then slide the Mesh Gateway onto the pole from the top, if possible.
Ensure the Gateway is oriented properly (facing the sun at 12:00 noon) with the antenna connector facing upwards. You may need assistance holding the Mesh Gateway.
Hand-tighten the nuts on the U-clamps, then use the 17 mm wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use excessive force to prevent damage to the Border Gateway. Ensure the Mesh Gateway is securely connected to the pole and cannot move.
Attach the LoRaWAN antenna to the Mesh Gateway.
If the Mesh Gateway is to be attached to a tree, ensure the tree is stable and unlikely to be cut.
Once a tree has been selected, use a safety strap to hold the ladder to the tree. Then with an assistant stabilizing the ladder at the bottom, locate a position on the tree that is approximately 3 m above forest floor and facing the sun (at 12:00 noon).
Remove any branches that might interfere with maximum sunlight irradiation.
If required, carefully remove a small portion of the bark with an axe where the holes for the treenails will be drilled. This allows the Mesh Gateway to hang vertically on the tree.
Drill the top holes using the 10mm drill bit approximately 6–7 cm into the tree. The distance between the holes must be 70 mm.
Hammer the treenails through the top loops of the Mesh Gateway into the drilled holes. Be careful not to damage the device while doing so. You may need an assistant to support the Mesh Gateway while hammering the treenails into the tree.
With the Mesh Gateway attached to the tree at the top, drill through the bottom loops of the device approximately 6-7 cm into the tree. Do not damage the Mesh Gateway while drilling through the loops.
Carefully hammer the treenails through the bottom loops into the holes. Do not damage the device.
Attach the LoRaWAN antenna to the Mesh Gateway.
Check to ensure the Mesh Gateway is securely connected to the tree and does not move.
After mounting the Mesh Gateway and allowing it to fully charge, run the Connectivity Test to ensure the Mesh Gateway connects with either the Border Gateway or another Mesh Gateway.