Multitech – Quick Start

Objective

This document describes the procedure for connecting to the MULTITECH web server with EWATTCH firmware in order to configure it and add it as a device in the EWATTCH Cloud.

Prerequisites

Required for startup
  • Installation location with Ethernet or 4G coverage
  • Internet access from the Ethernet network
  • Power outlet near the Multitech
  • Multitech in factory configuration
  • Ewattch CLOUD account and structure

Startup Procedure

Step 1 - Direct Ethernet connection from PC to MULTITECH

  • Connect the power supply to the MULTITECH
  • Configure the computer Ethernet connection with a fixed IP address: 192.168.1.100
  • Check that the MULTITECH is fully started (Status LED cycle: 2 flashes in 1 second, LED off for 1 second…)
  • Connect the Ethernet cable, open a web browser (Google Chrome is used in this documentation), and enter the following IP address in the navigation bar: http://192.168.1.197
  • Enter the login: admin and password: password. We strongly recommend changing these credentials upon first login. You now have access to the MULTITECH configuration.

Step 1 - Ethernet connection via the network

  • Connect the power supply to the MULTITECH
  • Verify that the MULTITECH has fully started (Status LED cycle: 2 flashes in 1 second, LED off for 1 second…)
  • Connect the Ethernet cable, open a web browser (Google Chrome is used in this documentation), and enter the following hostname in the address bar: mtcdt-ewattch-<last 3 parts of the MAC address in lowercase>.local
  • Enter the login: admin and password: password. We strongly recommend changing these credentials upon first login. You now have access to the MULTITECH configuration.

Step 2 - Adding the MULTITECH device in Ewattch Cloud

  • While still connected to the MULTITECH, log in to Ewattch Cloud https://ewattch.cloud and go to the desired structure. Click + Add a device in the devices section.
  • Enter the device name, the MAC address and the API key (these two pieces of information are available in the Home tab of the MULTITECH web server). Click save.

Step 3 - Choosing the communication channel (Ethernet or GPRS)

By default, the communication channel is set to Ethernet. Below is the procedure to switch to GPRS:

  • Log in to the MULTITECH, click the Configuration tab then PLATFORM, and in the interface section select GPRS.

Step 4 - Provisioning sensors via Ewattch Cloud

The MULTITECH must communicate with Ewattch Cloud. Otherwise provisioning will not be applied to the MULTITECH.

  • Log in to Ewattch Cloud https://ewattch.cloud, go to the desired structure, and access the device to which sensors must be added.
  • Click Product list then PROVISION.
  • Select the sensor type (here EWATTCH sensor) then select the model.
  • Enter the desired name, then complete the fields DevEUI, AppEUI and AppKey, and click save.
  • To view the sensor, click Product list on the gateway. Once the sensor is provisioned on the MULTITECH, its status will change to Provisioned.