Installation Instructions

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Installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

This chapter provides instructions for configuring the SkyPilot Gateway Pro and

then performing the physical installation.

Install Devices

You can ensure optimum operation—and reduce administrative overhead—by

installing your network devices in this order:

 SkyPilot Network Management System

 SkyPilot Gateway Pro

 SkyPilot Extenders (optional)

 SkyPilot Connectors.

You install the SkyPilot Gateway Pro first because, as the base station of the

SkyPilot wireless network, it must be present in order for other devices to establish

network links. When provisioned and powered on, the SkyPilot Gateway Pro

immediately starts transmitting hello beacons that SkyPilot Extenders and Sky

Connectors use to form links.

After installing the SkyPilot Gateway Pro, you add SkyPilot Extenders (if required)

and then SkyPilot Connectors. Upon powering on, each device responds to the

base station’s hello beacon and starts forming links with the SkyPilot Gateway Pro.

Each device attempts to establish as many links as possible before choosing an

optimum path.

After establishing network links, SkyPilot Extenders on your network also begin

transmitting hello beacons, extending the range of beacons available to other

devices. (SkyPilot Connectors do not transmit hello beacons.)