Data connector for indoor use. Connected to the Internet via
Data connector for indoor use
Gateway Mini
a network cable (included) or wireless network. In addition,
an HDMI display and a USB keyboard are required for
connecting to a wireless network. The device is used for
continuous transfer of measured data to the ioLiving cloud
service.
Protection: P20, no protection against water or dust
Temperature: 0 °C – +60 °C
LoRa frequency: 871.5 MHz
Gateway Mini ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
CONNECTING GATEWAY TO THE INTERNET ..................................................................................................................... 3
Establishing a connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Establishing a connection ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Verify the functionality of the wireless network ............................................................................................................ 7
Finally verify the server connection functionality. ......................................................................................................... 8
GATEWAY LED SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................... 10
LED symbol descriptions .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Possible wireless network configuration problems: .................................................................................................. 11
GATEWAY ACTIVATION IN IOLIVING SERVICE ............................................................................................................... 12
If a wired network (i.e. Ethernet, LAN) connection is
available, it can be used for Gateway’s data
transmission. Connect powered USB-C connector
and network cable to establish the wired connection
(see figure 1. and 2.)
Figure 1:
Gateway Mini and components for wired network
connection.
power cable
After installing the Gateway as described, it connects
automatically to the internet and ioLiving data server.
Ensure that the Gateway connects to the ioLiving
server by checking the signal LED’s status.
After connecting the
Gateway Mini as described
and powering it with USB
cable, the wireless network
configuration can be started.
Figure 3.
Select ”Configuration” and
”OK” with <arrow keys>
and press <Enter>.
Select “Configure wifi” and
“OK” with <arrow keys>
and press <Enter>.
A list of available wireless
networks.
Select the wanted network
with <arrow keys>. Pay
attention to network’s
encryption (third column),
which is usually ”WPA2”.
Enter the network setup with
<right arrow key>.
In the network setup, the
cursor can be moved with
<arrow keys>. Selections can
be made by pressing <Enter>
when the cursor is on wanted
setting. The selected setting
indicates ”X”.
Select “Automatically
connect to this network” to
ease the connection in the
future.
If the network requires encryption, select “Use encryption” and then press
<Enter> on the next line to open the selection. Usually the network
authentication requires a password and therefore the network encryption is
WPA 1/2 (Passphrase). Enter the password for the wireless network.
Save the settings by pressing <F10>. Note that the encryption of the wireless
network can be something else than “WPA 1/2 (Passphrase)”
After the successful
connection, network’s name
turns green on the list.
If the automatic connection doesn’t work for some reason, it is possible to
initiate the connection by pressing <shift> + <C> (there’s a couple seconds
delay in the software). The status of the connection appears at the bottom of
the window. While selecting the network, the first column shows the strength
of the signal in percentage (max signal strength is 100%). If the signal
strength is low, relocating the Gateway may improve the connection strength.
After verifying the server connection, the display and keyboard can be disconnected from the Gateway. Since
Data connector for indoor use
the automated network connection is selected and stored in the settings, it is also possible to power off the
Gateway. It will connect automatically to the server when the power is on again and the configured wireless
network is available.