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Your FarmRoad Gateway can connect to the internet in one of two ways:
  • Ethernet/LAN cable connected to your router or internet access point
  • Wi-Fi
An Ethernet connection is recommended, as Wi-Fi can be affected by structural barriers such as walls or buildings and may be less stable. By using WiFi you may experience an intermittent connection.

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Connect your gateway to Wi-Fi

Before setting up Wi-Fi, connect the gateway to your local network using an Ethernet cable.
  1. Feed the supplied Ethernet/LAN cable through the cable gland hole and into the gateway.
  2. Plug the other end into your router or internet access point.
  3. Check that the lights next to the Ethernet connector are blinking to confirm the gateway is connected.
Once the gateway is connected by Ethernet:
  1. Make a note of the gateway’s 7-digit serial number shown on the sticker on the box lid.
  2. On your PC or mobile device, open a new browser window.
  3. Enter the following address in the address bar:http://[gatewayserialno].local:3333
    Example: http://qcil1234567.local:3333
  4. The gateway configuration page will open.
  5. Enter your Wi-Fi SSID and password, then click Connect.
  6. The text WiFi Status: Disconnected should change to WiFi Status: Connected. You can now disconnect the Ethernet cable and move the gateway to any location with Wi-Fi coverage.

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Firewall settings

If your operation uses a firewall, make sure the following are allowed: Whitelisted domains
  • *.farmroad.io
  • *.amazonaws.com
Outbound ports
  • 443
  • 8883
  • 8443

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