This article describes how to prepare an ethernet cable for connecting to the gateway.
When ethernet is used to connect the gateway to the internet, it may be important to prepare the ethernet cable. When the gateway will be installed in a potential humid environment, we can deliver an accessoire to make the cable waterproof (IP67).
This manual describes the steps to prepare the ethernet cable.
Pre-requisites
- Ethernet cable to connect the gateway to your router/switch.
- Ethernet connector supplied by Growficient
Step 1: Prepare material
Open the plastic bag en lay-out the material as seen in the picture below. Only use the red circled part when the ethernet connector does not have the red circled part.
Step 2: Place the first ring
First place the ring on the left side over the ethernet cable.
Step 3: Place the other parts
Place the other parts over the cable. Please pay attention to the picture.
Step 4: Place the last part
Place the last part over the ethernet connector and screw both ends to each other. In most cases you should use the whole thread. Make sure that the grey inner part is not sticking out.
The end-result should look like the picture below. The ethernet connector should stick out a bit.
Step 5: Connect the cable to the gateway
Put the cable in the gateway and fix the top of the cable over the thread of the gateway connector.
Step 6: Check the internet connection
To check if the gateway is connected to the internet, follow these steps:
- Connect the ethernet cable to the router/switch so it is connected to the internet
- Turn on the gateway and wait 30 seconds for the gateway to boot up
- If both lights on the gateway are green, the gateway is booted correctly and is connected to the internet.
If the light "online" keeps blinking red, the gateway is not connected to the internet. Please check the following:
- Make sure the ethernet cable is properly placed in the gateway. Please contact us (support@growficient.com) if in doubt.
- Make sure that the gateway is allowed to use the internal network. In some cases, ports need to be opened on the router/switch.