Multitech Conduit - mLinux

This page describes the installation of the Senet Packet Forwarder on the MultiTech mLinux class of Gateway.

System Requirements

Multitech provides a wide variety of models for the Conduit platform. Most of these models are variations based on network connectivity and operating system; as such if you do not see your model listed, it is highly likely it will still work.

We have verified support for the MTAC-LORA-H-915, MTAC-LORA-H-868, and MTAC-LORA-915 Gateway accessory cards;
Note: The -H variants provide faster connectivity between the processor and the LoRa Concentrator.

Current supported base models include, but not limited to, 210, 220, 246, 247, 256, 266, 267, and 275.

Model	OS Version
MultiConnect Conduit	mLinux 3.1.x, 4.x.x, 5.x.x
MultiConnect Conduit AP	mLinux 3.3.x, 4.x.x, 5.x.x
MultiConnect Conduit IP67 Base Station	mLinux 3.3.x, 4.x.x, 5.x.x
MultiConnect Conduit IP67 16 Channel	mLinux 4.x.x

Prerequisites

1. Verify Version Compatibility

   Verify the Mutitech conduit is running an mLinux version listed in the supported table above. MultiTech Software and complete upgrade instructions are available at: http://www.multitech.net/developer/downloads/

2. Determine the MultiTech Conduit Serial Number

   The Serial Number is 8-Digits and found on the bottom of the Conduit Gateway.

   Note

   Multitech provides instructions for configuring the backhaul network interfaces, including WiFi and cellular, on their website at http://www.multitech.net.

3. Disable Basic LoRa Network Server

   In order for the Netmoregroup Gateway Software to operate correctly the basic LoRa Network Server that comes pre-installed on the Multitech MUST be disabled. Below you will find the instructions on how to disable this setting on two different Multitech models.

   • mLinux Conduit

     1. On the mLinux console, run the following command:

        /etc/init.d/lora-network-server stop
        

     2. Edit /etc/default/lora-network-server and set ENABLED to "no":

        ENABLED="no"
        

     3. Ensure there are no additional packet forwarders running. Run ps -eadf | grep -i pkt from the terminal. You should expect to see the following output:

        root     29429 29422  0 08:58 ttyGS0   00:00:00 grep -i pkt
        

     4. If any addition processes remain, ensure that you stop and disable them from running at startup before installing the Senet Packet Forwarder

     Note

     Additional information on the MultiTech mLinux interface is available at: http://www.multitech.net

4. Security Check

   As a basic security precaution we ask that you change the default password of the Gateway to ensure basic security protection. For more information please refer to the documentation that came with your Gateway

Netmoregroup Packet Forwarder for Developers

Installation

For information on connecting an this platform to the Netmoregroup Network please contact customer support at support@senetco.com.