MultiTech Conduit - mPower (AEP) Base Station

This page describes the installation of the Netmore Base Station Agent on the MultiTech mPower class of Base Station.

Note

mPower (AEP) versions of Multitech firmware do not support configuration or packet forwarder software installation via Command Line Interface (CLI). Configuration changes can be made via the Base Station's Configuration Web interface and installation of the Netmore Base Station Agent is supported through MultiTech DeviceHQ Graphical User Interface (GUI) only.

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.

Warning

The USB variant of the MCAT-LORA-1.0 accessory cards, which has been deprecated, is no longer maintained or supported.

Current supported base models include, but not limited to, 210, 220, 246, 247, 256, 266, 267, 275.

Model	OS Type	OS Version
Conduit (SPI)	mPower (AEP)	6.0.x, 6.3.x
Conduit AP	mPower (AEP)	6.0.x, 6.3.x
Conduit AP 300	mPower (AEP)	6.3.x
Conduit IP67	mPower (AEP)	6.0.x, 6.3.x
Conduit IP67 200	mPower (AEP)	6.0.x, 6.3.x

Note

Instructions for converting a Conduit Base Station OS from mLinux to mPower are available: Convert Conduit from mLinux to mPower (AEP)

Netmore Base Station Agent Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Verify Version Compatibility

Ensure your Base Station is running mPower Software version 6.0.1 or greater. If your Base Station is running an older version, please upgrade to the appropriate mPower Software version before installing Netmore Base Station Agent. 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 Netmore 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

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

Register Base Station on the Netmore Network

If you have not done so already you will need to register your Base Station through your Developer or RAN Provider account.

Users with a free Developer Account can find supplemental information using the following link: Generic Developer Base Station Registration
Users registered as RAN Providers can find supplemental information using the following link: Generic RAN Provider Base Station Registration

1. Enter the 8-Digit Serial Number.
2. Enter the 16-Digit Manufacturer (Lora Node) EUI.
3. Complete the registration process by filling in the remaining fields.

Note

The Base Station supports a maximum of 8 channels at any given time. During registration you will have a chance to select which sub-band of 8 RX Channels the Base Station should operate on to start.

Tip: After registration is complete, you can use the Netmore Portal to reconfigure the RX Channel sub-band without the need to login to the Configuration web interface.

Adding Netmore Base Station Agent to Device HQ account

Follow these steps to add the Netmore Base Station Agent to your Device HQ account.

Download Netmore Base Station Agent for MultiTech mPower to your local pc from:
- Download Netmore Base Station Agent (mPower)
Select Developer tab: https://www.devicehq.com/developer#/
Select '+ Upload App', then 'Choose File' and select the downloaded Netmore Base Station Agent tar.gz file. Then select 'Upload App'.
You will now have the NetmoreAgent available in your list of apps under your account. You can then install it on any of your supported Base Station.
Additionally, you can apply RAN configuration to the Netmore Base Station Agent to configure the Base Station to operate in RAN Provider mode for increased security.
- Download the RAN configuration file to your local machine:
- curl -o /tmp/agentMode.json https://docs.netmoregroup.com/downloads/Support/MT/agentMode.json
- Add RAN configuration to the Configurations tab for the application NetmoreAgent under the developer tab. Click on the NetmoreAgent, then select Configurations and '+ Upload Configuration'. https://www.devicehq.com/developer#
Provide a description for the configuration such as "RAN configuration" and selet 'OK'.

Schedule Netmore Base Station Agent Installation

Schedule the Netmore Base Station Agent installation using the MultiTech DeviceHQ devices tab: https://devicehq.com/devices#/
Select the Base Station you want to install the Netmore Base Station Agent on, then select 'Schedule' and select the NetmoreAgent application.
If you have not already, you can apply RAN configuration to the Netmore Base Station Agent to configure the Base Station to operate in RAN Provider mode for increased security. You can select the configuration you created in the previous step under 'App Config' when scheduling the app. NOTE: This can be applied later as well if you want to first verify installation of the Netmore Base Station Agent before applying RAN configuration.

Device HQ Checkin

Wait for the next scheduled Device HQ check-in, or force immediate check-in using the Configuration Web interface on the Base Station via: Administration > Remote Management > Check-In To DeviceHQ

Netmore Base Station Agent Status

The status of Netmore Base Station Agent installation and operation is visible under Active Apps section of the device screen. https://devicehq.com

Screenshot

Once registration and Base Station Agent installation are complete the Base Station will be displayed in the Netmore Portal Dashboard with the current registration status (this may require a refresh of the browser).

For more information controlling the Netmore Base Station Software, please refer to our Base Station FAQ.