Border Gateway (Gen 3) Installation Guide – Help Center

Silvanet Border Gateways provide the central connection between your Silvanet network and the Silvanet Cloud. They connect forest devices to the cloud using LTE-M/NB-IoT or LAN, enabling reliable communication across your deployment.

Proper installation is essential to ensure stable network performance and reliable data transmission. This guide walks you through the complete installation process for a Silvanet Border Gateway, from mounting and power-up to completing the Connectivity test.

Important: Before entering the deployment area, please review the following articles in the Deployment Preparation section of the Silvanet Help Center:

Understanding Border Gateway Power and Connectivity Options – Review the available power, connectivity, and redundancy configurations for your deployment.

Tools and equipment needed for Silvanet site deployment – Ensure you have all required tools and equipment.

How Do I Prepare for a Safe Silvanet Deployment? – Review the recommended safety precautions before entering the deployment area.

In-Office Hardware Testing Guide – Complete the recommended hardware checks before taking the equipment into the field.

Deploying the Silvanet Border Gateway

Deploy the Border Gateway to make a connection with the Silvanet Cloud Platform.

Note: Before heading into the deployment area, find a location with good mobile connectivity, launch the Deployment app on the Smartphone, then select the Site so you could then use it offline.

Border Gateway Mounting Examples

Tree Mounting

*Example Border Gateway installation on a tree using the included wooden tree nails and Gateway mounting bracket.*

Pole Mounting

*Example Border Gateway installation on a pole using U-clamps and the Gateway mounting bracket.*

	1. Select the Border Gateway in the Deployment app In the Deployment app, tap the Site generated by the Planning tool. From the list of devices, tap a Border Gateway. The Install Device screen appears. Your location is shown by a blue dot on the map. Using the Deployment app, move towards the deployment location.
	2. Mount the Border Gateway Once at the location, tap Install Device, then go ahead and mount the Border Gateway. Find a healthy tree or stable pole. Determine the mounting location of the solar panels (towards the sun at noon) and height on the tree or pole of the Border Gateway (3 m) and solar panels (above or below Gateway). Mount the (3) brackets for the Border Gateway and solar panels on a tree (using tree nails) or pole (using the U-Clamps). Attach the Border Gateway and solar panels to the brackets. To secure them against theft, use locks in the holes provided. Connect the cables from the solar panels to the Border Gateway (as well as PoE, if used). Note: Do not mount the solar panels behind the Gateway.
	3. Start registration Warning: Ensure the Border Gateway is mounted correctly before starting the registration. Tap Confirm and Register Device to begin activating the Border Gateway. Bring the Smartphone running the Deployment app near the NFC logo on the front of the Border Gateway and hold it there for a few seconds.
	4. Connectivity test in progress Wait about three to five minutes for the Border Gateway to attempt to connect with the Silvanet Cloud. Check Results Tap the NFC tag again to check the results of the Connectivity test. If unsuccessful, follow the troubleshooting information provided in the app, then restart the Connectivity Test. If successful, tap Show Device Details.
	5. Check Results Tap the NFC tag again to check the results of the Connectivity test. If unsuccessful, follow the troubleshooting information provided in the app, then restart the Connectivity Test. If successful, tap Show Device Details.

Deploying the Silvanet Border Gateway

Border Gateway Mounting Examples

Tree Mounting

Pole Mounting

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