Configuration and Commissioning
The symmedia Edge Devices are configured according to the default specifications at the time of delivery. They must be physically connected to existing networks for commissioning. Due to differences in network configurations, changes to the network settings may be necessary.
There are two ways to make these changes. One way is to use the visual setup interface, which is explained below. The other option is to set up the device using a USB stick. Please contact us if you would like more information about this method.
Security Information
The delivered configuration of the Edge Device is secure. Changes to the configuration should be made cautiously to avoid compromising your network's security.
The Edge Device requires connectivity to the internet, in order to establish a connection to symmedia Hub’s cloud platform.
Commissioning the symmedia Edge Device Hardware
Connect the Ethernet cables to the device.
To configure the device via the setup cockpit, connect the network cable to the LAN connection as indicated on the label.
To connect to the internet, connect the network cable to the WAN connection.
Optional: Connect the supplied WLAN antennas to the antenna sockets using WLAN antenna extension cables, if necessary.
Finally, connect the device to the power supply system via the DC connector.
If a network cable is plugged in or unplugged from the WAN interface of the symmedia Edge Device while it it operating, the device may not be able to connect to the network. If this happens, please
Disconnect the device from the power supply and plug it in again. The network will be detected after the restart.
To avoid this issue, please only plug or unplug the network connectors when the device is disconnected from the power supply.