User Manual

Gateway - QSG

MeshPlus

networks are used for remote monitoring and control of commercial, industrial, and

municipal equipment such as utility infrastructure, municipal lighting, and traffic management.

Hundreds of thousands of devices are currently being monitored and controlled by MeshPlus

networks. The MeshPlus

Gateway 3 – LAN Version (Gateway) is the central component of any

MeshPlus

wide-area telemetry network. Each Gateway manages a mesh network and connects

it to a local area network. By following the instructions in this quick start guide, you can get your

Gateway up and running quickly and easily.

Your Gateway product kit includes:

• Gateway

• Mounting hardware

• Lightning arrestor

• System Manager software on CD or DVD

Installation also requires (available as options):

• USB A-B cable

• GPS active antenna

• 902-928MHz antenna

• Coaxial antenna cable with N-type connectors

• Grounding cable for lightning arrestor

• Ethernet cable (for Ethernet deployments)

• 3mm allen key

• 10mm nut driver

• 5/16” nut driver

Recommended:

• USB SMiRF with MeshPlus

Tablet or notebook computer

OR SMiRF

PDA

Please make sure you have all of the tools and components required before getting started.

The Gateway works in conjunction with other MeshPlus

products that allow you to remotely

configure and manage your Gateway. In particular, the MeshMaster Server software

communicates with the Gateway to send it configuration and to collect the mesh data received

and stored by the Gateway. The MeshMaster client software provides graphical tools to

configure your Gateway and monitor its operation. The following products should be installed

before you setup your Gateway.

• MeshMaster Server software

• MeshMaster Client software

Please refer to the user's guide for each product to for details on their operation. This guide

provides basic installation and configuration guidance for the Gateway-specific aspects of these

software products.

This manual will help you get your Gateway installed, configured, and connected to the

MeshMaster Server software.