Seeed SenseCAP M2 User manual

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Quick Start for SenseCAP M2 Multi
Platform Gateway & SenseCAP Sensors
This tutorial will guide you to use the SenseCAP M2 Multi Platform gateway
connect to SenseCAP LoRaWAN® sensors.

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1.Gateway Network Configuration .............................................................................................................1
1.1 Connect to Ethernet Cable............................................................................................................1
1.2 Connect to WIFI via Luci................................................................................................................2
1.3 POE connection....................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Checking the Gateway Connection Status................................................................... 8
2. Bind the gateway..............................................................................................................................................9
3. Connect the SenseCAP Sensors...........................................................................................................11
4. SenseCAP Portal and Mate APP .........................................................................................................13
4.1 Gateway Info..........................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Sensor data........................................................................................................................................... 14

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1.Gateway Network Configuration
Connect the antenna and power adaptor to the gateway.
The power LED will show in red, and in about 15s, the indicator on the top
will flash green, indicating that the gateway is booting.
There are two ways to connect to the Internet. Choose the one that works
for you.
1.1 Connect to Ethernet Cable
Connect the Ethernet cable to the device, and the indicator on the top
will show solid green if the gateway is successfully connected to the
internet.

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1.2 Connect to WIFI via Luci
There are two ways for users to login Luci configuration page.
1.2.1 Access via router
Step 1: Connect your device to a Ethernet cable, and connect your PC to
the same router.
Note: Your PC and device should be connected to the same
router/network.
Step 2: Get IP Address of your device
Check the IP Address of your device on your router admin page.
Step 3: Get your device Username and Password
You can find the Username and Password on your device label.

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Step 4: Login Luci
Input the IP Address of your device in a browser to enter the Luci page.
Then input your device username and password to login.
1.2.2 Access via device AP hotspot
Step 1: Turn on the device AP hotspot.
Press the button for 5s until the blue indicator flashes slowly to
enter the configuration mode.
Step 2: Connect to the AP hotspot.
AP hotspot name is SenseCAP_XXXXXX (6-figure MAC address),default
password is 12345678; connect your computer to this AP hotspot.

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Step 3:Get your device Username and Password
You can find the Username and Password on your device label.
Step 4: Log in to the Local Console
Input the IP Address (192.168.168.1) in your browser to enter the Local
Console. Then input your device username and password, and click
the Login button.

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Step 5: Connect to a WIFI
Click on Network - Wireless
Click on the Scan button to scan the WIFI.
Select your WI-FI to join the network.

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Submit the Wi-Fi password, and then click “Submit” and “Save”.
The indicator on the top will show solid green if the gateway is
successfully connected to the WIFI.

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1.3 POE connection
SenseCAP M2 supports PoE (Power on Ethernet) and is compatible
with IEEE 802.3 af standard.
Note:
You will need to have an extra PoE switch that provides 40V-57V DC power as
a PSE (Power Sourcing Equipment) if your modem/router does not support
PoE.

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1.4 Checking the Gateway Connection Status
After powering on the gateway, there are two ways for you to
check the gateway working status::
1) LED Indicator
Mode
Description
Green
Solid
Gateway is healthy and the internet is well connected.
Slow blinking
Gateway is booting, please wait.
Blue
Solid
The gateway is ready for internet connection.
Further configuration is needed.
Slow blinking
Configuration mode, and will auto exit after 5 mins if no activity.
Fast blinking
Press the button for 3 0 s until the indicator show fast flash will
trigger the factory reset.
Orange
Slow blinking
Firmware is updating, and please do not power off the
gateway or disconnect the internet.
White
Solid
Gateway is only with a factory firmware, and will be updated
to the latest firmware automatically when it is connected to
the internet.
Red
Solid
Hardware issue or internet connection failure.
Slow blinking
Gateway not connected to the LNS.
2) SenseCAP Mate APP
In the SenseCAP Mate App, “Online status” indicates “Online” when
the gateway is connected to the network and can receive and transfer
sensor data.
Please refer to the next chapter for obtaining the SenseCAP App.

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2. Bind the gateway
SenseCAP Mate APP supports device configuration and remote
management.
Step 1: Download the SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Mate APP for iOS on App Store
SenseCAP Mate APP for Android on the Google Play Store
You can also download App from App Center
Step 2: Login the APP
If it is your first time to use the SenseCAP platform, please register an
account first.
Note: Please select Global of Server Location.

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Step 3: Add device
Click the +in the upper right corner and select Add device
Then scan the QR code on your gateway label.
Set up your device name and location. Then confirm your settings.
After successful binding, you will see your gateway in the Device directory.

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3. Connect the SenseCAP Sensors
Step 1: Add device
Click the +in the upper right corner and select Add device
Then scan the QR code on your gateway label.

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Step 2: Select the frequency plan
Click on "Settings", set the platform and frequency, the frequency should
match your gateway frequency.
eg: If your gateway is US915 version , then you need to set your sensor to
US915 frequency.
Note : SenseCAP M2 Multi-Platform Gateway can’t connect to Helium
network.
For more configurations about SenseCAP sensors, please refer to:
SenseCAP Sensors

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4. SenseCAP Portal and Mate APP
SenseCAP Mate APP and SenseCAP Portal can be used to check your
device status and device management.
SenseCAP Mate APP for iOS on App Store
SenseCAP Mate APP for Android on the Google Play Store
SenseCAP Portal
4.1 Gateway Info
Check the gateway info on the SenseCAP Portal and SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Portal SenseCAP Mate APP

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4.2 Sensor data
Check the sensor data on the SenseCAP Portal and SenseCAP Mate APP
SenseCAP Portal SenseCAP Mate APP