WiFi gateway setup

Find gateway placement

The gateway should be in the same room as the sensors (range of 50m) and should be placed at least 1.5m off the ground.

Gateway setup

Attach the microUSB cable into the gateway, with the wall wart to power it.

microUSB connected to the gateway

Join the setup network

Before connecting to a WiFi network, the lights on the gateway will remain off - this is normal and expected behaviour

QR code scanning

On smartphones, scanning the QR code will automatically connect you to the gateway. The prompt will look like:

Android connect to network prompt

Apple connect to network prompt

Connect to the setup network manually

The gateway broadcasts a wifi network with the gateway ID, the last characters of which are printed on the label.

ES00003ce90eaa2388

The password is hardcoded to Soralink.io

Android Network scanning

Apple network scanning

Access the setup page

Continue with the prompt to “Sign in to Wi-Fi network”. On Apple this should open automatically once Safari is launched.

Android captive portal notification

If the prompt does not show up, you can access the configuration page at 192.168.4.1

Establish cloud connection

Hit Scan Networks to discover your Wi-Fi network

Enter your password and hit the Connect To Network button to connect your Wi-Fi gateway

!!! warning Only WPA Personal WiFi networks are supported. WPA Enterprise WiFi networks that require an username and password to connect are not currently supported.

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WiFi Configuration

Configure your ESP32 network connection

Select Network
Choose a WiFi network...
Scan Networks
Network Password
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Connect To Network

Validate gateway status

A blinking red light Blinking red status light indicates that the gateway is booting

Once the red light becomes solid Solid red status light that means the gateway has successfully connected and is sending data.

Mounting the gateway

Once you have ensured that the gateway is connected, remove the adhesive backing and mount the gateway at least 1.5m off the ground, adhering the gateway to the surface for 10 seconds.