2.2. Setting up a Cascade Gateway¶
The first time you bring your gateway online, it will check for and apply any updates to its software that may have been made available between the time Rigado shipped your gateways and when you begin using them. When the gateway boots for the first time, it will perform a “update” sequence with Rigado Edge Direct. This sequence requires an Internet connection.
2.2.1. Connecting to Ethernet¶
The easiest way to get started with Cascade Edge-as-a-Service is to use Ethernet to connect your gateway device.
Plug an Ethernet cable into the RJ45 port on the gateway to get started. If this cable also provides Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), you can skip the next step about plugging in a separate power cord.
Note
If you want to connect the gateway to a Wi-Fi network, you can follow our instructions to do so in Configure Wireless. However, we recommend that you boot the gateway first with Ethernet.
2.2.2. Powering On¶
Plug the gateway into power with the provided cord if not powered by PoE.
2.2.3. First Boot Sequence¶
During first boot, the gateway performs the following update sequence:
- Updates all installed software to their latest versions, if applicable.
- Sends status information to Rigado Edge Direct, and the IP address(es) of the gateway.
The first boot process should take about 5 minutes.
Gateway Boot Status¶
The gateway boot status is displayed by the on-board LED.
| LED color | LED activity | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Yellow/Amber |
Solid | Gateway is booting |
| Yellow/Amber |
Slow-blink (1 blink every 2 seconds) | Gateway is initializing a connection to Edge Direct |
| Yellow/Amber |
Fast-blink (2 blinks per second) | Connection established, gateway is authenticating |
 Green |
Solid | Gateway is connected to and authenticated with Rigado Edge Direct |
Whenever the gateway reboots, the LED will pass through the above states.
If the connection to Rigado Edge Direct is lost, the LED will quickly flash amber.