Advertisement
Quick Links
Getting Started Guide
Kerlink Helium Network Compatible Wirnet iFemtoCell
1.
What's in the box
Wirnet™ iFemtoCell/ iFemtoCell-Evolution include the following:
1.
Gateway
2.
LoRa antenna
3.
110V/220V Power Supply
Wirnet™ iStation include the following:
1.
Gateway
2.
Power over Ethernet Injector
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Kerlink Wirnet iFemtoCell
Summary of Contents for Kerlink Wirnet iFemtoCell
- Page 1 Getting Started Guide Kerlink Helium Network Compatible Wirnet iFemtoCell What's in the box Wirnet™ iFemtoCell/ iFemtoCell-Evolution include the following: Gateway LoRa antenna 110V/220V Power Supply Wirnet™ iStation include the following: Gateway Power over Ethernet Injector...
-
Page 2: Hardware Setup
When a gateway is installed at a site, three configurations are possible regarding WAN technology used: Ethernet connection (preferred and available on all Kerlink devices) The Ethernet cable is not provided with the Wirnet™ iFemtoCell. The maximum Ethernet cable length is 100m. - Page 3 Setting connections for iStation Connect Power of Ethernet cable the PoE injector. Two Ethernet cables are required (1) router to POE Injector and (2) POE Injector to iStation Connect with LoRa antenna (optional not included). iStation has an antenna because there is one internal It is recommend to install an external lightning protection (not provided) Attach the SIM card (if necessary) Installation Location...
- Page 4 LED 1: Power Red blinking during the kernel boot Green blinking during system boot Green when boot is finished LED 2: Backhaul Red during boot Red if Packet Forwarder is disconnected Green blinking during PacketForwarder connection Green fix if PacketForwarder is connected LED 3: LoRa traffic Red during boot PacketForwarder management...
- Page 5 If you do not have a WPS-compatible Wi-Fi Access Point. You have 2 options: Wired Ethernet: Connect the Kerlink device via ethernet cable and a computer to the same router (same subnet) . Over Wifi: Open wifi settings on your computer/phone and connect to Kerlink access point (look for a wifi network named “klink…”).
- Page 6 This sometimes can take up to a minute. Go to admin/network, wait for wifi list, select the Home WiFi network that you want the Kerlink device to connect to, enter Home Wifi password, and Save configuration. (See screenshot below). The Kerlink device will now connect to your Home Wifi network.
-
Page 7: Setup Information
4b. Cellular connectivity is ONLY available on iFemtoCell-Evolution and iStation. Setup information Insert SIM (per pictures shown below) If configuration does not work out of the box, you may need to configure APN of the SIM card on the web interface. The user has to input the MCC/MNC of their SIM card http://www.mcc-mnc.com Cellular 4G for iFemtoCell iStation... - Page 8 12 unique word passphrase and set a pin code. Kerlink support needs version 3.4.6 or later. As the Helium App says, it is crucial that you write all of the 12 words down in the correct order and store this in a safe location.
- Page 9 6. Configuring the device with Helium App Open Helium App. Click on Add hotspot Select Kerlink iFemto, iFemto evo or iStation...
- Page 10 Web onboarding To identify your gateway, you need to enter the serial number on the product label. You can provide the MAC address, Board ID, or Product ID from the product label.
- Page 11 One more device ID is needed to register the device. You can provide the MAC address, Board ID or Product ID from the product label. You will now see a message below showing device onboarding is complete. If on a mobile phone click on the QR code to complete the process...
- Page 12 You will be taken back to Helium app, where you need to set a location for the Hotspot. Once the location is set, your hotspot will go into registration. It can take unto 15 min here. Once this completes, your Hotspot is registered on the Blockchain. Congratulations!
- Page 13 Q: Is my previously purchased Kerlink gateway capable of Helium mining? Why do I get the Error “This gateway is not compatible with Helium Proof of Coverage. You can still install the Light Miner to earn HNT from packet forwarding.”...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Wirnet iFemtoCell and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers