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2.10 Initializing a GE-MB5000-01-WR Hub

A GE-MB5000-01-WR (or hub) scans for Bluetooth smart beacon emissions. The hub filters based on its scanning configuration

for known devices and forwards scan results to its defined administration (posting) server.

The hub ships with a default software load, but without its configuration. When the hub is initialized for the first time it

conducts an internal scan diagnostic but is unable to properly provision itself.

Consequently, the hub needs to be provisioned with both an initial configuration and a scanning configuration before it can

filter beacons and forward relevant scanning information.

To provide the hub its initial and scanning configurations:

1. Initialize the GE-MB5000-01-WR hub.

The hub scans for its initial configuration and displays a Wifi error stating the hub has not been configured.

The hub has a fixed SSID of mpact_init and a preset password of mpact123.

When unable to provision itself the hub connects to 192.168.100.1 (a fixed location) and downloads its initial configuration

file (badge_config.json).

The hub obtains its badge_config.json file and self-configures its initial configuration. Once completed, the hub connects

to its popsting server to obtain its scanning configuration.

The scanning configuration is required to define the hub’s scan interval and beacon profile determining how beacon data

is forwarded, based on the beacon’s UUID and Major values, and posted to the server for administration.

2. If you encounter issues with the setup of the hub, there’s several file restoration options available.

NOTE: The 192.168.100.1 location must be reachable from the hub’s connected Access

Point mpact_init SSID to receive its required badge_config.json file.