MultiTech Conduit - mPower (AEP) Base Station

This page describes the installation of the Senet Packet Forwarder on the MultiTech mPower class of Base Station.

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 (OS); as such if you do not see your model listed, it is highly likely these instructions are still applicable.

We have verified support for the MTAC-LORA-H-915, MTAC-LORA-H-868, and MTAC-LORA-915 Base Station 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, 275.

Model	OS Type	OS Version
MultiConnect Conduit	mPower (AEP)	5.3.1+, 6.0.x, 6.3.x
MultiConnect Conduit AP	mPower (AEP)	5.3.1+, 6.0.x, 6.3.x
MultiConnect Conduit IP67	mPower (AEP)	5.3.1+, 6.0.x, 6.3.x

Supported Senet Packet Forwarder Versions
02_24_XX - Release Notes
02_21_XX - Release Notes

Netmoregroup Packet Forwarder

Prerequisites

• Verify Version Compatibility

  Ensure your Base Station is running mPower Software version 5.0.1 or greater. If your Base Station is running an older version, please upgrade to the latest mPower Software version before installing Netmoregroup Base Station Software. MultiTech mPower Software upgrade instructions are available at: http://www.MultiTech.net/developer/downloads/

• Determine the MultiTech Conduit Serial Number

  The Serial Number is 8-Digits and found on the bottom of the Conduit Base Station labeled Serial #.

  Note

  The Serial Number can also be found in the Configuration Web interface under Home > Device > Serial Number.

• Determine the MultiTech Conduit Manufacturer EUI

  The Manufacturer EUI is 16-Digits and found on the bottom of the Conduit Base Station labeled LoRa Node.

  Note

  The Manufacturer EUI can also be found in the Configuration Web interface under Home > Lora > EUI.

• Disable Basic LoRa Network Client and Server

  In order for the Netmoregroup Base Station 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 for MultiTech Base Station models using the mPower OS.

  1. Navigate to the mPower Web Interface and select LoRaWAN > Network Settings.

  2. If enabled, Select Disabled check box under LoRa Mode.

  Note

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

• Network Time Configuration

  Ensure the Base Station system time is accurate by enabling the SNTP protocol.

  Navigate to Setup > Time Configuration and enable SNTP.

• Access Configuration

  Ensure SSH is enabled.

  Navigate to Administration > Access Configuration and enable SSH under SSH Settings.

• Security Check

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

• Device HQ Registration

  Register your Base Station with MultiTech DeviceHQ. For detailed information on MultiTech DeviceHQ visit: http://www.MultiTech.net

Installation

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