How do I relocate Deployed Border Gateways on my site?

Relocating a Border Gateway (BG) is sometimes necessary to improve coverage, optimize connectivity, or adapt to changes in your site layout. This process involves both physical relocation in the field and updating its position in the Silvanet Site Management system.

Considerations Before Relocating

Before moving a Border Gateway, check:

• Coverage impact: Will the new location still provide optimal coverage for connected Mesh Gateways and Sensors?

• Power availability: Ensure that solar panels will have unobstructed exposure at the new site.

• Mounting suitability: Confirm that a suitable mounting point (e.g., pole, tower, tree) is available and stable.

• Connectivity requirements: If the BG uses LTE-M / NB-IoT, ensure mobile network coverage is sufficient at the new location or connection with Ethernet cable.

Steps to Relocate a Border Gateway

Step 1: Power Down the Device

• If possible, disconnect the BG from its power source before relocation to avoid potential hardware damage.

• For solar-powered units, detach solar cables carefully.

Step 2: Dismount the Gateway and Solar Panel

• Safely remove the BG from its current mount.

• Remove the solar panel and cables without causing strain on connectors.

Step 3: Mount at the New Location

• Secure the BG vertically on the mounting structure.

• Position the solar panel facing true south (in the Northern Hemisphere) or true north (in the Southern Hemisphere) with minimal shading.

• Ensure all cables are reconnected securely.

Important:
If you relocate the Border Gateway to a new Site or location, ensure that a planned Border Gateway exists in the Deployment App before scanning the device.
This allows you to correctly assign and register the relocated BG to the new Site during deployment.
If there is no planned BG yet, create one first in the Planning Tool before continuing.

Step 4: Update Location in Silvanet

When any Silvanet device (Sensor, Mesh Gateway, or Border Gateway) is moved, update its GPS coordinates in the system.

Option A – Site Management app

1. Open the Site Management app and select the Site.

2. In Device overview, expand the device and select Device info.

3. Go to the Location tab.

4. Enter the new Latitude and Longitude and select Submit.

Option B – Deployment app

1. Open the Deployment app and select the Site.

2. Select the deployed device.

3. 

4. Tap the Edit (pencil) icon next to the coordinates.

5. Either:

   • Enter the new Latitude/Longitude manually, or

• Use Adjust Pin Location on Map to drag the location to the correct spot.

• Tap Confirm.

Option C – Deployment app

1. Open the Dryad Deployment App 

2. Select the Border Gateway from your device list.

3. Click the “Show Device Details”

4. Restart the Connectivity Test icon
5. There you can select to Reset Device to Current Location 

Step 5: Verify Connectivity

• Check that the BG appears online in the Site Management App.

• Confirm that downstream devices (Mesh Gateways, Sensors) remain connected or adjust their positions if needed.

• If coverage drops, you may need to re-plan the site in the Planning Tool.

Summary

Relocating a Border Gateway is straightforward but should be planned to avoid coverage gaps. Always update the device’s location in the management system so the network map remains accurate and operational health can be tracked effectively.