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Mesh Gateway (Gen 3) Installation Guide

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Silvanet Mesh Gateways extend the coverage of your Silvanet network by connecting to a Silvanet Border Gateway and allowing additional Silvanet Wildfire Sensors to communicate with the network. They use LoRa communication to relay sensor data through the mesh network, enabling sensor deployments in areas where direct connection to a Border Gateway is not possible.

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

Important: Before entering the forest, ensure you have all required tools and equipment for the deployment. For a complete list of required items, see our article: Tools and equipment needed for Silvanet site deployment 

 

Deploying the Silvanet Mesh Gateway

Deploy the Mesh Gateways to build up a Silvanet Mesh Network.

Tip: Pre-charge the Mesh Gateways for 24 hours before bringing the devices to the deployment locations.

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.

 
1. Select a Mesh Gateway in the Deployment app
  1. From the list of devices in the Site, tap a Mesh Gateway.
  2. The Install Device screen appears. Your location is shown by a blue dot on the map.
  3. Using the Deployment app, move towards the deployment location.

2. Mount the Mesh Gateway

  1. Once at the location, tap Install Device, then go ahead and mount the Border Gateway.
  2. Find a healthy tree or stable pole.
  3. Find the location on the tree or pole that is at a minimum of 3 m above ground level and is oriented towards the sun (at 12:00 noon).
  4. Mount the bracket on a tree (using tree nails) or on a pole (using U-Clamps).
  5. Attach the Mesh Gateway to the mounting bracket and lock the Gateway to the bracket.

 

3. Start registration

Warning: Ensure the Mesh Gateway is mounted

correctly before starting the registration.

  1. Tap Confirm to begin activating the Mesh Gateway.
  2. Bring the Smartphone running the Deployment app near the NFC logo on the front of the Mesh

Gateway and hold it there for a few seconds.

4. Connectivity test in progress

Wait about three to five minutes for the Mesh Gateway to attempt to connect with the Silvanet Mesh Network (Border or Mesh Gateways).

5. Check Results

  1. Tap the NFC tag again to see the Connectivity results
  2. If unsuccessful, follow the troubleshooting information provided in the app, then restart the Connectivity Test.
  3. If successful, tap Show Device Details.

Note: For more information, see Deploy Border Gateways in the Help Center:
https://help-center.dryad.net/

6. Installation Completed

 

Next Mesh Gateways

Use the same procedure to deploy the remaining Mesh Gateways.

We recommend each Mesh Gateway should have connectivity to at least two Mesh Gateways to ensure a reliable Silvanet Mesh Network.

 

Border Gateway Mounting Examples

Tree Mounting

 

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

 

Pole Mounting

 

Example Mesh Gateway installation on a pole using the included wooden tree nails and Gateway mounting bracket.

 

 

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